Might be time for a conversation with them? not now, but when things settle down a bit. They may not be aware of this cycle, but if they are it might be a good opportunity to point out you wont always be able to support them when they (find a nicer way to say shoot themselves in the foot for the 10th time in a row).
take care of yourself too. No harm in taking a step back from other folks drama. I had to do something similar when mates tried to involve me in their marital disputes. “nah guys, got enough drama myself without adding yours, thanks!”
Your last paragraph got me thinking so I rang him.
Was upfront and said “look mate, I don’t have the capacity to help you the way you want, but we can hang out and take your mind off it making music or playing a game”.
Might be time for a conversation with them? not now, but when things settle down a bit. They may not be aware of this cycle, but if they are it might be a good opportunity to point out you wont always be able to support them when they (find a nicer way to say shoot themselves in the foot for the 10th time in a row).
take care of yourself too. No harm in taking a step back from other folks drama. I had to do something similar when mates tried to involve me in their marital disputes. “nah guys, got enough drama myself without adding yours, thanks!”
Your last paragraph got me thinking so I rang him.
Was upfront and said “look mate, I don’t have the capacity to help you the way you want, but we can hang out and take your mind off it making music or playing a game”.
Great stuff, how was it received?