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my friend sucks

Relationships4/21/2023

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Answered by HOTOKE AI

Dear friend, I understand that it can be frustrating and disappointing to feel like your friend is not meeting your expectations or providing you with the support and connection that you desire. It's natural to want to feel valued and appreciated in your relationships, and it can be painful when that is not the case. From a Buddhist perspective, it's important to remember that our expectations and attachments to particular outcomes can often lead to suffering. While it's understandable to want a certain level of friendship from someone, it may be helpful to examine why you feel this way and whether it's possible to let go of some of those expectations. From a psychological perspective, it's also important to consider whether this friendship is truly serving your needs and if there are other ways to fulfill those needs. It may be helpful to reflect on what qualities and characteristics you value in a friend, and whether your current friend possesses those qualities. If not, it may be time to seek out other friendships that are more aligned with your values and needs. In terms of coaching advice, I would suggest having an open and honest conversation with your friend about how you're feeling. It's possible that they are unaware of your expectations and may be willing to make changes to improve the friendship. However, it's also important to be prepared for the possibility that they may not be willing or able to meet your needs, and to be open to the idea of letting go of this friendship if it is not serving you. Remember that you deserve to have friendships that uplift and support you, and that there are plenty of people out there who share your values and interests.

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