I need some advice, Please help

@tosha33 (265)
United States
July 6, 2009 12:09am CST
ok I need some advice, I have a friend that Is on a limited income that has a boyfriend. They were involved in a wreck last year and it affected his memory, he says that he does not need help and refuses to apply for social security, he only has enough money in the bank to last a few more months and after that they are going to be living in a camper trying to pay rent and insurance for 3 vehicles, she has a friend that has offered to help them out by letting them move in and pay half of the rent, they would have their own room and could have free range of the house but he refuses to. Should she just give up since the man wants to be stubborn and move into her friends house and just do her thing? or should she risk not knowing where she is going to lay her head at night, since they are supposed to be so in love? I think and have told her that it seems to me like he don't care about her and that she should move on, but I also do not want to break them up either.
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@candy2306 (576)
• India
6 Jul 09
In my opinion, I think you should ask her to speak to him and tell him what she really feels about the situation and together the relationship. It's not easy to live a life when you already predicted the future! Therefore, take a solid decision and this has to be discussed with each other. I'm sure, he will listen to her if he really loves her. You're a very good friend, and I really wish I had many friend like you around me. Take care sweets!
@tosha33 (265)
• United States
6 Jul 09
She has tried talking to him, but he is just a stubborn as a mule, she is so lost and my heart breaks for her. She has done everything to remedy the situation, but she has been told that if she don't want to live the type of lifestyle that he is used to then she should leave.
• India
6 Jul 09
Since she already spoke to him and very unhappy with the current situation, tell her it will be even worst when she have to handle the same charactered person when she's broke! If she's willing then, you don't have to worry about her. Tell her to sit and think about it and take a good decision! She got to decide before others could offer her help(that's including you). Don't help her to make decision, it must be absolutely her solutions for this awkward situation.
@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
6 Jul 09
As a friend, I think you should let them decide what they want with each other. I guess let your friend decide on her own although you can give her the you own piece of opinion but imposing your opinion to her would definitely not good. Always respect her decision for it is her life and choice.
@tosha33 (265)
• United States
6 Jul 09
Thank you for your honesty, she was the one that came to me with the problem so I just wanted to be able to give her some advice. I have enough on my plate as it is, but I am always willing to give advice when someone ask for it.
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@rsa101 (37968)
• Philippines
6 Jul 09
As a friend, you just have done the right thing. Advice her on what you think she should do, but, never force her to do what you think is right for her. let her think about it and decide on it.
@nicholejade (2430)
• Canada
6 Jul 09
As a friend I think you should let them sort it out on their own. With you saying that she should just igve up since the man wants to be stubborn and move into her friends house and just do her own thing is really harsh. If you have never been in an accident and found that you can't do the things that you have done before it is hard on the person that is suffering. I know how he is feeling. I have had a back injury for over the last 3 years and alot of things I can't do. Little things like walking up and down the stairs to do my laundry was very hard on my body and I didn't want to ask for help. However now I will ask for help once in awhile but not often I know I have to get that out of my system but I don't want to be a burden on my family and friends and that is how this guy is feeling. Don't just go and say that he is being stubborn because he doesn't want to ask for help. With your friend they need to work it out on their own. Tell her to talk to him and discuss it with him. If she is in love with him and he in love with her they will work it out and come to some sort of conclusion. But if she is going to leave him because he doesn't want to ask for help thats pretty low. But that is her choice.
@Tallygirl09 (1380)
• United States
6 Jul 09
That is a really tough situation. Are either of them working? If he's not working then he needs to either find a job or if not able to then he needs to apply for disability if he can't work right now. Do either of them have family that might be able to help talk to them about the situation? She has a good friend in you that you are concerned about what is going to happen in a few months. Even if he applies for disability, it takes several months to process it all and it may include doctors visits and even a lawyer if denied. It sounds like they are burying their heads in the sand so to speak and hoping that things will get better. But they need to take action now. The way I look at it, if someone is driving along and about to go off a cliff, then I need to tell them that at least once. If they ignore me that is their choice. So I'd try to talk to her at least once about the reality of these tough times and see if she has any ideas of what can be done. Maybe he's suffering from depression and simply can't help himself right now but something needs to change. I wish them the best and you for your good heart
• China
7 Jul 09
About this emotional matters, I think the only one who can help her is herself. What is more important in her heart?? If she loves him so much, I think she will be sad even though having a rich life after leaving him. The best way is that she can help the man to calm down and think about all these that happened, find a job and have a ordinary life.
• China
7 Jul 09
this depend on your friend, she make her decision, and be responsible for the decision. maybe she think the man worth her doing like this. if not ,she should leave him.
6 Jul 09
yeah let her decide bc then if you tell her that she should do her own thing and she doesnt do it...it could make you upset and not want to tell her anything else again bc she'll do the opposite. Been down that road before. Let her do her own thing and just be there when she needs to talk. Yet I've also cut off some communication bc she was callin me too much about what she should do and the answer was common sense. That became a little annoying. So yeah all in all keep to yourself. But if she asks you, then you tell her the truth.