How do I help my friend be more mature and less selfish?

My best friend has a host of medical complaints (cystitis, a recent herniated disc, upcoming spinal surgery) and I don't know how to help her.What did you need from your friends? Was there a book or movie that helped you feel less alone/less afraid?...

So i got home early yesterday from *School High School* and i called my Girl Friend around 3:03 - i called her house phone and her cell phone she answered her cell phone 2 times and didnt say anything she was Studying her School Work and i kept Calling...

Hi. My best friend and I met in middle school and used to hang out a lot at his place, which was conveniently around the corner of where I lived. Throughout middle school we grew really close and learned a lot about each other. However once high school...

My best female friend is very emotionally sensitive-- to the point where we can't mention a specific ex-boyfriend from three years ago in her presence. I and her other close friends are starting to think she can't control her responses about this, and...

Basically my friend was on top and now has hit what she believes to be rock bottom. During her last semester of undergrad, this guy showed interest in her and even though she had doubts and didn't really like him, she gave him a try anyways. He must...

Alright, my friend's family is absolutely horrible to her. Her sister are very mean to her, and her mother is absolutely GOD AWFUL. She puts my friend down all the time, and actually said things like "After the first two kids, I just gave up. I...

I'm sure that my friend (who lives cross-country) is dealing with un-diagnosed untreated mental illness. I'm 99% sure it's bipolar disorder, based on lots of information and evidence. I don't want this thread to be about diagnosing, but rather about...

First off, I am Absolutely crazy about this girl. I love everything about her, the way she smiles, the way she laughs, the way she walks, and even the little weird quirks about her. I would do anything just to make her happy, she drives me crazy. Anyways...

First off, I am Absolutely crazy about this girl. I love everything about her, the way she smiles, the way she laughs, the way she walks, and even the little weird quirks about her. I would do anything just to make her happy, she drives me crazy. Anyways...