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AskEMME: CORNER OFFICE FRIEND

Q: I’ve shared a 10-year friendship with a woman who is very competitive. Even though she can be a lot of fun, she still seems obsessed with one-upping me. For example, she recently called to tell me about the wonderful view from her corner office and the assistant who brings her coffee. Then she asked me what kind of office I have and do I have an assistant? I dread her calls, and I’m thinking it would be easier if we parted ways. Should I attempt to discuss my feelings with her or just end our friendship?

A: If you decide to call it quits, simply stop returning her calls and hopefully she’ll get the hint. On the other hand, if you don’t open up to her about how you’re feeling, you might come to regret it later (you’ve been friends for 10 years, after all). I suggest telling her straight out that you want a deeper, less superficial relationship, where you’re not feeling like you have to compete with each other. Admitting your jealousy wouldn’t hurt either. If she resists and misses this opportunity to change or to laugh at the situation with you, you can let her be and know you’ve done all you can. Life is short, find new friends who don’t need to flaunt their “riches” and are happy with or without needing to push what they have in people’s faces.

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* AskEMME previously published in MODE Magazine