So, if someone you care about a lot is, in your opinion, doing something incredibly stupid, do you
a) Support them in their decision because they are your friend.
b) Wash your hands of it because you tried telling them what a fool they are being and they wont listen.
Answers on a postcard. Please.
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4 comments:
you know me and my history of writing people off. if this was like the fifth time that they were doing this, then, well, i'd pick B. and i'm not proud of it, but in life you have to do things for YOURSELF sometimes and can't worry for everyone else all the time. it took me until i was *your age* (GASP!) to figure this out, but i think i'm happier this way.
Difficult one, Lala
We should be able to rely on our friends to tell us the truth.
Keep telling them how stupid you think they're being and do your best to keep the lines of communication open.
Good luck! and Happy Christmas!
Support, mentioning that you are supporting not because you approve, but because you trust them/support them.
Definitely the latter, for me, but I don't 'wash my hands' of the matter as such - continue to look out for the person as you'll need to be there for him/her when things go wrong!
And I know it's frustrating to have to help pick up the pieces when it probably would not have happened had they followed your advice in the first place, but this is what friends do, after all...
It's your duty, soldier!
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