Emotion: anxiety
Problem: problems with friends
Situation: My set of friends with include 6 close women are falling apart because of not communicating often and not being physically close to one another. It is really weird how being apart from one another can really change strong relationships. I am still close with everyone but I can not say the same about everyone else. We have all known each other for 25 years and it makes me sad and anxious that when we come out corona it won't
be the same. Specifically, two of my besties are arguing with each other over a piece of sensitive gossip that was shared outside our group. Someone feels betrayed and I want to help them both without taking sides.

user: Hello! How are you today?

assistant: Hello, what seems to be on your mind?

user: Friends and our relationships amongst one another. Two are arguing and I want to help both. We only can facetime each other because of Corona and it is taking a toll among our group.

assistant: I see. How long have your two friends been arguing?

user: It has been around 4 months now. It started slowly and now has ramped up to where it's exploding and causing discourse among us all. One of my friends told a secret to another acquaintance outside of our group. My friend is raging over this which she should. trust was broken.

assistant: It sounds like tempers are all running pretty hot for everyone right now, is that correct?

user: I believe in forgiveness, and the friend that told is very remorseful How do I help them?

assistant: Well, it sounds like you are in a tough spot since both your friends are so mad at each other. Why do you think your one friends shared a secret they were supposed to keep?

user: The acquaintance knew something of the secret because she had experienced this before. I think my friend was more-so trying to help my other friend, not betray her. She went outside the group but not for spitrful reasons i think.

assistant: I think I understand. Sometimes we accidentally hurt the people we love when we are trying to help.

user: I want one friend to know that the other was trying to hel and nothurt, but did not think clearly when deciding where to get help from. How do I make her understand this?

assistant: I think it is great that you want to actively help, it says a lot about you.

user: Thanks! What should I say to her?

assistant: Sometimes the best way to help someone understand is to give them a little time and space. Trying to force someone to understand doesn't always work. Sometimes the best way to help someone understand is to give them a little time and space. Trying to force someone to understand doesn't always work.

user: I think this can be good because she IS a little hot headed. Goos advice! I think I will tell everyonr in our circle to fall back and let her come to us when she is ready.

assistant: You could also try talking to your hurt friend like this and ask her if she thinks the other friend truly meant to hurt her. I bet she knows that wasn't the case. I bet you guys will all be friends again in no time.

user: She knws this but nonetheless feels violated. I think your first piece of advice is great though. I will use this and Thanks! Have a good one.