Ms Jean Chen, senior counsellor at Relationship Matters, suggests that when a friend is making a questionable decision, it may be due to underlying issues they are struggling with. For example, someone entering an affair might be a coping mechanism for loneliness. Rather than focusing on the relationship choice itself, Chen recommends addressing the underlying issue by showing concern and offering alternative solutions.
https://channelnewsasia.com/today/adulting/advice-friends-making-mistakes-4833106A woman's friends are struggling to cope with her increasingly negative behavior, which is affecting their own well-being. Despite efforts to support her, she has become overly dependent on one close friend who shares similarities with her happy home life. As a result, some of her other friends have begun to distance themselves from the situation, suggesting that it may be beneficial for them to limit their involvement in order to protect their own mental health.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14048491/My-bitter-friend-taking-divorce-husband-left-woman-shes-losing-friends.htmlJeff Guenther, a couples' therapist from Portland, Oregon, shared his advice on how to deal with an "incredibly negative" partner in a relationship. He suggested that one way to address the issue is to communicate how their negativity affects you, which can help them become more aware of its impact.
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