Dear Queenie,
I have a friend who is always criticising other people, what they do, how they look, whatever. She never seems to have anything good to say.
Queenie, I get so sick of listening to her. How do I tell her that and still stay her friend?—Fed-up friend
Dear Friend,
Some people turn into chronic complainers as they get older. Sometimes there are medical reasons and sometimes it is just an attitude that comes with aging.
Mention to your friend how unhappy she seems to be these days, ask her how she has been feeling, and suggest she see her doctor for a thorough check-up. And try to be patient with her.
