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writes: My best friend has been acting very weird lately. She has just gotten back from being overseas through volunteer work and she seems very moody. She'll have these random outbursts. For example, tonight I was downloading something on her computer and she went to go check on it because it stopped. I said I didn't know what happened and she snapped at me. When I didn't say anything, she said, "What? You think I'm a jerk- go ahead, say it!" I was too stunned to say anything because first everything was okay and then she had that sudden outburst. I know she's going through a lot and adjusting to living back at home with her family, but I don't like this attitude of hers. She admits she is bitter and cynical. She says she doesn't have any money, but yet she wants to get another tattoo and spends money on liquor. She also doesn't think before she acts and winds up in situations where she freaks out because she might be pregnant after a one night stand. I try and help her, but part of me thinks that she needs to start taking responsibility for herself- she's almost 30 for pete's sake! I love her with all of my heart, but I can't always be there at her beck and call. I don't know what to do anymore.
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reader, Emilysanswers  +, writes (23 November 2009):
Have you asked her straight out "What is up with you?"
It sounds like something happened while she was away, and she probably needs you more than ever right now.
You may be sick of dealing with the symptoms of all this but if you can get to the actual CAUSE then it'll sort itself out.
Sit her down and just be straight with her. Tell her you love her to bits and hate knowing she's so upset so you need to know what it is. She'll probably yell and rant to try and get out of it so just stay calm and keep talking to her.
Good Luck!! xx
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