Dear Annie: My too-needy friend is trying to make me feel responsible for her happiness
Dear Annie: Spending time with one of my closest friends has become exhausting. She constantly talks about how unhappy and lonely she is and then pressures me to make future plans -- even while we’re already together. She doesn’t take steps to improve her life, has no hobbies or interests, and our conversations often feel dull.
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane weighs in on a spouse who is tired of covering for her husband's absences.
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