"If you think your friend could benefit from moral support simply by knowing that you are aware of something that happened, discreetly inform her that someone showed you the article. Assure her that you are not fishing for details, but you want her to know that you will do whatever she needs you to do to support her. That could be talking, helping her find an attorney or doing nothing at all."
"DEAR HARRIETTE: A close friend has expressed romantic interest in me. We've been in the same friend group for about eight years now. I had suspected there was a bit of chemistry between us, but I always denied it to myself and to my girlfriends when they would ask about it. Recently, this friend admitted his feelings and proposed a weekend getaway as our first date."
One situation involves learning from a third-party source that a friend's partner had been arrested while continuing to socialize normally without mentioning the event. Suggested actions include acknowledging the information discreetly, stating explicitly that no details are being sought, and offering concrete forms of support such as listening, helping find legal counsel, or simply being present. Another situation involves a long-term friend revealing romantic interest and proposing a first date after years in the same friend group. Suggested actions include honestly assessing personal feelings, weighing the risk to the friendship, communicating boundaries and expectations clearly, and proceeding only with mutual understanding.
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