pyro91

I have a friend who is a girl, and she's going out with this guy. He doesn't want to spend time with her and when he does he jokes with her, all the time and it gets kind of mean. It isn't abusive, but it doesn't seem healthy or that he treats her with respect.

She's decided she's in love with him and everyone else is wrong. What can I say to her to convince her she deserves better?

faithinthesummer

I think it's easy for teens to get blindsided by relationships; sometimes it's just easier to have someone. Relationships should be positive though, if there isn't respect or equality it really isn't worth the time.

Being in a relationship should make you feel positive, if being with the guy she's with makes your friend not feel good about herself or about the relationship she should really reconsider.

As far as what to say, I suggest be honest and be there for her; she's your friend and she probably cares about your opinion even if she doesn't always listen right away and I'm guessing she really needs someone to talk to.

Thanks.

I have told her all those things but she still will not listen. I guess I will be there for her when it does not work out.