Real Life - Real Answers: Willing to Ask the Tough Questions

You notice that for the last several weeks your friend has been constantly texting when you
see her. You also know her husband rarely texts because he prefers to call her. One weekend
afternoon you are out shopping with your friend and notice how often she is texting and
smiling while at it. You finally ask her who she has been constantly texting during your time
together. She gets embarrassed right away and shrugs it off as no one important, but your
sense is that she is not giving you the whole truth. After pressing her on the issue further,
you find out she is texting a male co-worker she is friends with. Certainly being friends with
a co-worker isn’t wrong, but you decide to ask the tough questions.

*What sort of heart-probing questions could you ask to help your friend determine if
she is developing an emotional attachment to this co-worker?

*What are the dangers of developing a “close friendship” relationship with a co-worker
(especially if you are married)?

*What might you encourage your friend to do in her marriage with her husband to
strengthen her relationship with him?