A 25-year friendship is put to the test as one woman realizes her best friend is in a toxic relationship. Celia, who has been financially supporting her partner Vince and his child for years, has become increasingly dependent on her friend for help.
The situation takes a turn for the worse when Celia’s friend discovers that she was using money meant to buy food for their meals to pay for movie tickets instead. This revelation left her feeling used and exploited. She can no longer continue to subsidize Vince’s lifestyle and now wants to set boundaries.
However, Celia’s friend is worried about how to approach the situation, fearing it may damage their friendship. A reader advises that Celia needs help seeing herself as a victim of an abusive relationship. With her partner unable to support himself or his child, she should not consider having another child with him. The reader suggests that Celia’s friend should be firm but compassionate in communicating her concerns and setting boundaries to protect both their friendship and Celia’s well-being.
Source: https://www.uexpress.com/life/dearabby/2024/12/26