Annie Lane

Dear Annie: I have a friend who is moving out of state in six weeks, and she has a family member who is giving her a hard time. The family member is giving her the, “What about me?” song and dance after my friend did everything in her power to make sure the family member is taken care of.

I know it’s none of my business, but my friend is like a sister to me, and I hate to see her like this. Other than lending an ear to listen, what else can I do? — Concerned Friend

Dear Concerned Friend: Your initial instinct that it is none of your business is a correct one. Try to remind her that the guilt the family member is putting on her (“What about me?”) is really covering up the fact that they love her and will miss her. In the end, it all comes down to love. Continue what you are doing, and be there for her.

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