How Do You Cope With A Clingy Friend?
If you have a friend who sticks to you like glue, there are some things you can do to give yourself some breathing room without using a crowbar. Follow these steps. Decide if this relationship is one you are willing to keep. If you have a clingy friend, she is probably insecure and will be high maintenance. You need to decide how much you value this friendship and if it’s worth the effort you will need to put in. Talk to your friend. Tell her the issues you are having with her clinging and how it’s affecting you. Be tactful. Start the conversation off with encouragement and tell her why you value her friendship. Then, explain that you need just a little bit of space and what the two of you can do to attain that. Encourage your friend to embark on adventures or pursue interests of her own. Not every pair of friends share the same interest. Pick something she is interested in that you are not and encourage her to go after it. Encourage her other friendships. Pursue your own interests as
