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Should I confront my friend about his poor choices?

I'll start by saying I love this guy a lot, and that we have been friends for quite some time. Unfortunately, he keeps making incredibly irresponsible decisions, and it hurts me so much to see him (and his family) suffer as a result that I almost just don't want to see him again. Every time, he complains about how hard things are, but all of that hardship is a result of his own actions

The big things"

-Spent about four months on a drug/alcohol binge. During that time, became so broke that he couldn't afford condoms (but could afford MDMDA, weed, alcohol, coke, etc). He and his girlfriend are now raising a 9-month-old boy.

-Broke, on welfare, used the last of his savings to buy a very expensive engagement ring for his girlfriend, who he knows cheats on him and who refuses to try to find work.

-So broke now that they are basically starving (he's lost about 35 pounds in 4 months), he decided to borrow money from a "friend" (dealer) to buy a $7000 car.

So again, I really care about him (and his family), but every time I see him I spend three hours listening to how hard his life is. That's all we do anymore, is talk about how things suck. But because he's creating these situations himself, it really just makes me angry. Its hard to see somebody I care about hurt so bad. Is it worth talking to him? How?

Update:

Something I've considered, Scooter. But he really needs a friend... and I'm it right now. Everybody else bailed.

Update 2:

Thanks Rhea. We dated briefly a long time ago and are both totally happier as friends. Since we're both in committed, long-term relationships (and he has a child!) the romantic aspect is a non-issue.

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  • 9 years ago
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    RUN!

  • 9 years ago

    I think you need to evaluate your reasons for wanting to be around this person. Do you want to be platonic friends or become romantically involved?

    If you want to be platonic friends, it's okay for you to remain friends with this person. However there needs to be boundaries.

    1) Don't loan money to this person. You'll sadly probably never see it again.

    2) Know your limits. Don't let this person drag you down with them.

    3) Don't drink with the person. You don't want to encourage their drinking problem.

    4) If they reach your limit cut off contact with the person. You need to be your priority.

    If you want a romantic relationship and are waiting to be the other woman or for him to come to his senses about his girlfriend, this is not okay. He is with this other girl and you need to respect that whether or not you think it is a good idea. And you deserve to be with someone who will care about you and want to be with you and only you. If he will cheat on her, don't worry, the time will come where someone better than you will come around and he will cheat on you.

    Take care of yourself.

    Source(s): I've dated more than my share of losers. I've wait around for guys that were dating other girls--it never works. And I've been the other woman. Don't worry, he cheated on me too. It's a tough boat, but you can get through it.
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