Task: Text Completion
Input (English): [header] How to deal with a needy friend [title] Talk in private when you are both free. [step] Pull your friend to the side to have a conversation with them. Do this during a time when you're both not busy and when they're not stressed. <sep> (A) Avoid having this conversation on special days like birthdays or anniversaries. [substeps] Say something like, " angela, do you have some time to talk today after work? " you can have this conversation over the phone, but in person is best. (B) Talk about the divorce together, whatever the situation may be, and ask them what they think. You may find that discussing your concerns or sharing your problems together strengthens your relationship. (C) Also, do this during a time that is calm in turn to make the conversation more efficient and less stress-intensive. [substeps] You could say, " i really need to talk to you about something important right now, but i need some space right now. (D) [substeps] Avoid making this a private session for privacy reasons. It may hurt them, and the estrangement may add to the situation.
Output (English): A