Ladies - Should You Help Your Guy Friend in a Bad Relationship?

Most of the time, it's none of our business who our friends choose as their romantic partners. However... If you have a friend who is stuck in an unhappy relationship, you're not doing him or her a favor by keeping quiet. A healthy friendship can survive an honest discussion about his or her partner. If you have a male friend whose relationship is making him unhappy, or there is emotional (or even physical) abuse going on, you should definitely speak-up. Sometimes, you may even have to put the friendship on the line, letting him know that you can't support his relationships (but you promise to be there after he leaves the unhealthy relationship). I speak from experience: I was in an unhealthy relationship in the past, and I needed all the support I could get. Now I counsel men who find themselves stuck in similar situations. They all have different stories, but there are similar themes. Most say that they want nothing more than to leave, but they feel like they can't, often because of a misguided sense of responsibility...or simply because they know she'll "freak-out." Unfortunately, most men aren't used to seeking advice on these matters. Instead of finding someone who brings joy to their lives, they just carry on being miserable. Women, on the other hand, usually don't hesitate to seek help. Sometimes they get stuck too, but they often get smart and find help before long. Ladies, if you have a male friend who is stuck in an unhappy or unhealthy relationship, and you're sick of watching him suffer, do something about it! Provide whatever support you can, and show him that there is a way out. Michael Freeman, M.A., helps women and men get FREEDOM from unhappy relationships. Break Up Help for Women Break Up Help for Men