My friends just not having my back and just not pulling their weight when it comes to paying for stuff. For example, they expect me to pay for everything when we go out to dinner or even go to the bar. Any type of activity they will be
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Hello how are you?
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I am good, how are you?
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I am doing well just dealing with some problems with my friends
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I'm sorry, what type of problems are you having?
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Friends not being there for me when I need emotional support. They also do not pay for their stuff when we go out to eat or go to the bar as well.
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So just to make sure I understand, you are having issues with your friends not being there for you emotionally and you are worried about them taking advantage of you when you go out.
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Yes that is exactly it. Just sucks not having that emotional support
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I completely understand what you are feeling. Have you tried to talk to your friends about your concerns? It helps to clear the air and make sure everyone understands everyone elses perspective
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I have and it seems that they just tell me what I would like to hear! It sucks when I am always there for them when they need me but they cannot do the same.
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I have had the same problems in the past with some friends not being there for me when I need it, so I completely understand where you're coming from.
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It's good to know that I am not the only one going through this. What is your advice from experience with this?
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Do you have anyone else to talk to about what you're going through? It also helps a lot of the time to talk to an objective 3rd part to help give you some advice on what they think you should do.
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My grandma mostly who is an experienced family therapist but she is going through her own stuff as well.
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Another thing that might help is focusing on some of your hobbies, I often find it helpful to use my hobbies to get my mind off of things that are bothering me.
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That is definitely helpful. I will look into being more productive and also doing more hobbies around the house to help clear my mind. Any hobbies that you do now that really help?
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I enjoy building model cars in my free time, it really does a good job of keeping me occupied. I also find that reading helps a lot too!
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Sounds good to me. I will take up building something...maybe turn it into a business as well. Thank you for the advice.
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Not a problem! I am glad I was able to talk to you tonight!
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