Q: A friend of mine is in a long-distance relationship with this guy whom she’s had a crush on forever. I want her to be happy, but the relationship is toxic and she deserves better. I’m one of the few friends she vents to about it. Also, she knows I’m not completely supportive, and it’s slowly driving a wedge between us. I’m afraid to be completely honest with her and possibly lose her as a friend. How do I navigate the thin line of being supportive and honest without pushing her away? Should I just keep my mouth shut?
Introspective Twentysomething,
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