Fed-Up Fellow

DEAR FELLOW,

I’m not sure if you truly speak for your entire group of friends, but for purposes of this article, I’m going to assume you are.

You’re correct in saying that it seems harsh to ghost your bestie because he’s taken an interest in religion. That said, people grow and change, and often that means growing apart as friends.

Have one-on-one conversations with him, avoiding an intimidating group confrontation. Each of you talk to him calmly about individual concerns or annoyances with his recent behavior.

When friends talk to him about why they need him to “cool it with the Jesus talk,” he may get the message and taper his conversations. He may also decide to move on with new friends who share his interests. Give him the option to make that decision for himself instead of making it for him.