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Know-it-all always has answers even when wrong
Casey keeps offering answers and making assumptions about the writer’s family, prompting a request for advice on how to respond.
- A writer is struggling with a high school friend, Casey, who consistently asks intrusive questions and makes inaccurate assumptions about family members despite never having met them.
- After reconnecting a few years ago, the relationship soured as Casey began offering unwarranted advice and speculating about family dynamics, leaving the writer frustrated by the unsolicited commentary.
- Casey's behavior escalated to making hurtful comments directed at the writer's daughter, son-in-law, and husband, causing significant tension and leaving the writer unsure why the attacks occurred.
- The writer suspects Casey may be suffering from dementia, which complicates the situation as the friend continues sending conflicting messages and ignoring requests to stop the invasive inquiries.
- Faced with a breakdown in communication, the writer is weighing whether to terminate the friendship entirely or simply limit contact to preserve their family's peace of mind.
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Asking Eric: I’m not sure why I’m hanging onto a friendship with a know-it-all
Dear Eric: I had a casual friend, Casey, in high school but didn’t reconnect until a few years ago. She is driving me crazy with her relentless, impossible to answer questions, as well as her predicting and assuming what my family members will do or say in any given circumstance, despite never meeting them.At one point, when I had surgery, she had so many comments and directions and even questioned what my doctor told me. I finally said, “Do you…
·Harrisburg, United States
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Know-it-all always has answers even when wrong
Dear Eric: I had a casual friend, Casey, in high school but didn't reconnect until a few years ago. She is driving me crazy with her relentless, impossible-to answer questions, as well as her predicting and assuming what my family…
·Cherokee County, United States
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