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For questions about interactions with friends, people with whom you share personal details of your lives and enjoy shared activities.

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Letting people know they don't owe me directly

While it is OK to buy a coffee for them sometimes expecting nothing in return, you should not make it a habit. Yes, telling them to shut up, or "Just say thanks" is OK in that case. But On the long r …
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How to ask a friend why they unfriended me on Facebook, and not make them feel cornered?

In your case I would think of: I see that we are no longer friends on FB. Do you know anything about it? Or maybe their software just made a mistake? …
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Asking friend to wait before ordering meal

If she orders just something to drink before the meal, then it is OK. She needs something to do before everyone is ready. If it is about food, then try the following: Tell her that you noticed this …
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Explain to group of friends that I will not show empathy to other friend

Explain your friends WHY you do that. They might even change their minds and be on your side. … Now you have the new experience, to show "another" empathy to your friends, who do not understand WHY your attitude changed. You need to understand their point of view, and talk to them from there. …
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How do I introduce my new name to my friends?

or (to closer friends): It's [Max], remember? or [OldName] is not here. But [Max] is available :) And examples can go on. Just be yourself and say it. … Feel free to play around with how you "train" your friends about your new name. If they don't react good with one line, just use another. …
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How to tell daughter in law not to bring her friend to Easter dinner?

For some reason, I seem to be unable to make new friends, so I spend most of the time alone (except some interactions at job, or other minor interaction in private life). …
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How to express sympathy to a very great friend whose father is dying very soon?

"The bad" I was in a similar situation 10+ years ago. The situation was actually worse - after a successful pregnancy, the child of a colleague was born dead. I wanted to say something nice / helpful …
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Reassuring my wife being jealous of my close female friend

In the past, she had many male friends, and they had good times together. … and After me and Alice started making out, I continued being friends with Diana and behaving this way. …
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