Hi guys, my name is Lauren Curtis. I've been on social media since 2011 and since then I've

grown a following of over 7 million people across my platforms and I have learned a lot along the way.

The Mental Makeover podcast shares real, very honest advice on all things happiness, body image,

self-love, relationships, spirituality and reaching your goals.

Today's episode of the podcast is a question and answer format.

I wanted to interact with you guys a bit more and answer any questions that you might have for me,

and I'm no guru, but if I can share my two cents and someone's asked for it,

then I may as well give it a

shot. I received so many questions about friendships, so that is what this episode will be

focused on. Also, I won't be sharing the person who asked the question's name just out of respect

for their privacy. Someone asked,

Hi Lauren, how do I deal with a friend who can be very draining and negative?

I've tried to help them with the problems they've been having for years,

but it can get very exhausting trying to help someone who never really tries to help themselves.

Ah, yes, I feel like we have all known this kind of person before. You might love

them to death, you might love so many of their traits, there might be awesome people, but you can't

help but notice that every time you're around them, they drain your energy, or they're winging,

or they're complaining, or they're doing this and doing that and you just feel

flat after spending time with them, which really sucks because you love them and they're your

friend, but how do you work around that? It's the same thing when a friend goes through a breakup.

In the immediate, like most raw phase, you will try to help them as much

as you possibly can. You will rock up at their doorstep. You'll bring chocolate. You'll bring

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