Caring for My Best Friend

Doggie is a treasure.
He’s loyal, creative, and brimming with snack-based insight.

He also once declared a cheese stick a moral turning point in his life.

If you, too, have a wonderfully dramatic friend, you may have found yourself wondering:

“Is this a crisis… or just a crunchy moment?”

I’m here to help.

1. Validate the Vibe (Even If It’s Loud)

Dramatic friends feel big feelings. That’s part of their charm.

Start with:

• “That sounds intense.”

• “You’re not wrong to feel that way.”

• “Let’s breathe first, and snack second.”
  
  

You’re not dismissing. You’re anchoring.

2. Translate the Chaos

What Doggie says:

“My soul is in crumbs.”

What he means:

“I dropped my cookie, and I’m sad.”

Offer gentle interpretation services as needed. Bonus points for visual aids or charts.

3. Introduce Stillness with Snacks

Calm isn’t always found in silence. Sometimes it’s found in warm cocoa and a soft blanket.

Invite them to:

• Sit

• Sip

• Vent while holding something plush and grounding (Mini Blue is excellent for this)
  
  

4. Set Boundaries with Grace

It’s okay to say:

• “I love you, and I also need a nap.”

• “Let’s revisit this once we’ve both had string cheese.”

• “Not every squeak is an emergency.”
  
  

Boundaries are cozy, not cold.

5. Celebrate the Joyful Drama Too

Remember, dramatic friends don’t only spiral—they soar.

Doggie has composed operas about pancakes.
He once threw a welcome party for a toaster.

When the drama turns delightful, be there for that too.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to match their volume.
You just have to show up with kindness, snacks, and the occasional spreadsheet.

They’ll thank you in a sonnet. Or interpretive dance. Or cookie sculpture.

And really, isn’t that the best kind of friendship?

With calm affection,
Pandy 🐼🍵