My best friend started dating someone who I think is genuinely harmful to them, but every time I try to bring it up they get defensive and we end up fighting. I'm watching them change in ways that scare me and I don't know if I'm being a good friend by backing off or if I'm abandoning them.
More people experience this than they realize.
Love for your friend conflicts with your growing sense that speaking truth may push them away when they most need support.
“Where Are You with Communication in love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.