I am generally insecure when it comes to friends. I am frightened that if I don't cooperate or meet their requirements they will dump me. This was true during my college days—and now I'm married with ...

Dear Carolyn: A close friend of mine is a huge people pleaser. I can tell she feels insecure about her friendships, even ours, and is constantly trying to “not be a burden.” I’ve tried to jokingly ...