Timeline for How to inform a friend who has anxiety that you don't dislike them
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| Mar 17, 2018 at 1:35 | comment | added | zibadawa timmy | As an overanalyzing, anxious person, I'd note that the phrase "I don't dislike you" from the OP title does not imply "I like you", and is liable to be viewed by the anxious person (or by me, at least) as saying "I'm at best willing to commit to the statement that I'm kind of neutral about you. You're not bad enough to actively avoid, but not so great either." This can easily make things worse: now you're officially sitting on the fence, and any little thing might tip you over. | |
| Mar 16, 2018 at 18:36 | comment | added | Froopy | As someone who has a similar issue as OP's friend, this approach is perfect. Everyone needs reassurance every once in a while. With anxiety, you need it a bit more above normal levels. | |
| S Mar 15, 2018 at 16:59 | history | suggested | Kevin | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Mar 15, 2018 at 10:41 | history | edited | Robin | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Mar 15, 2018 at 9:28 | vote | accept | Twyxz | ||
| Mar 15, 2018 at 9:26 | history | answered | Robin | CC BY-SA 3.0 |