It’s unfortunate but a lot of people that I know are having problems with their relationship; whether it is a relationship with their spouse, significant other, relative, or friend.
I’m not sure if it is the recession, the economy, or the hire rate of mental illness these days (no offense, but its true) And well, the higher statistics could also mean just higher reporting, not necessarily a higher frequency as before (as it was often unreported).
I don’t know how to help my friends. Do I just listen? Do I offer advice? What if it is unsolicited advice? What if it is not what they want to hear? I want to be supportive; I don’t mind listening at all, ever. That is what a good friend is for. But I would like to be the best friend that I can be.
What if the situation has turned violent? Or the depression was so great that it is now suicidal?
How do you handle these types of situations? Do you try to avoid them? Is there a happy medium? Do you listen until asked for advice or a comment? How much info is too much info?
I haven’t looked lately into the rate/frequency of divorce, but I would assume with the economy in such a state as it is in, there would actually be less divorces. Who could afford one these days?
And what if there are children involved? All of this can be so awkward, but can you imagine it from their end? So confusing…the unknown. I guess there are probably unknowns on everyone’s part.
In the end all we can do is what our friends as us to do, and sometimes unfortunately not even that (depending on what they ask us to do) No matter what my friend needs; I will be there for them!
This isn’t so much of an “answer all of my questions”, but more as a venting. Feel free to comment though, especially if you have any experience. One post may help another in need.
