Okay, my best friend was dating a guy for about six months before he went across the country for college. They continued to date long distance. He cheated on her while he was there, but she instantly forgave him and now she is also attending college there. Her self esteem since they have been dating has seemed to plummet. She is a very tiny person anyway, but she is constantly concerned with losing weight and exercising. She usually only tells me good things about their relationship, and makes excuses for plenty of rude, inconsiderate, and not very loving things he has done. She can't really afford to go to college where he is, her parents are going broke, and she is blinded by this jerk of a boyfriend. My question is whether or not I should tell her how I feel, I know she values my opinion very highly, and I do try to straighten her out about her weight issues, but I'm just not sure how far I should go.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? Evikins answered Thursday May 5 2005, 1:09 pm: Yes, you SHOULD tell her how you feel. Since you say she's blinded by the boyfriend, let her know. Plus, he might be cheatin' on her right now as it is. About the weight issue, she doesn't need to worry about that, there're other guys out there that wouldn't mind. Since she values your opinion, it shouldn't be any different this time. BUT, if it is, make her understand that you just want her to see reason. Ask her who relly matters - a boyfriend that is cheatin' or the parents that's payin' for her college.
I hope it helps.
Nicole [ Evikins's advice column | Ask Evikins A Question ]
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