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A friend is emotionally dependent on your attention. Do you set a hard boundary?
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Why this dilemma matters
Relationship dilemmas weigh affection, honesty, and personal cost in close ties. Choosing “Yes. Kindness without boundaries becomes harm” prioritises short-term comfort for them; choosing “No. A hard boundary could abandon them” gives more weight to long-term respect from them.
Worth asking yourself
- Would you want the other person to make the same call?
- Are you protecting them or yourself?
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