FIRST TRY – BE A GOOD FRIEND (Day 3 of 7)
(Need to start at the beginning? Day 1)
Watch how you interact with others today.
The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 NIV
Take the time to look at how your friends impact you and how you impact your friends. I’m certainly not asking you to toss any friends. I’m just asking you to be wise and aware.
Which relationships are important to you? How can you make those relationships better and healthier? What do you need to do? What do you need to stop doing?
In your marriage, what would make you a better friend to your husband? Are there enjoyable things you used to do together? Perhaps it’s time for a nostalgic date. 🙂
Take the day to be a good friend and invite your friends into healthier and more enjoyable relationships.
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I have a friend who I am struggling with. I am feeling like we are not compatible. I don’t enjoy spending time with her. However, she has very few friends. I’m the only woman she spends time with. I am not an unkind person, but I really would like to walk away from this relationship. I’m struggling with a lot of mental health issues and she adds to my stress. Any suggestions for how to extricate myself graciously without completely crushing this person? Thank you.
Hi, Tabitha,
I would begin to pull away a bit. Say yes sometimes and say no at other times. See if there is a level of interaction you can live with. You are in her life and encouraging her, but she doesn’t have a major part in your life. If you can invite her places where she can meet others, that would be great. You would be giving her the opportunity to expand her friend circle.
Thank you.