If You Are Friends With Two People, And One Friend Tells You That Your Other Friend Is Bipolar, Which Is Not True, Would You Correct The Person?

[sage2021]

In other words would you stick up for your friend who you know is not bipolar, and correct your other friend by telling them that the person is not bipolar, or let them keep believing that it's true because you didn't correct them? 🤔

[Surely]

Probably would just say that I have never personally noticed. That he/she is perfectly normal around me.

[Surely]

Appreciate the MHO!

[theskyrider]

A Good friend should Correct

[sage2021]

@theskyrider

Exactly! 💯%. That's a great friend that will stand up for their friends. If your friends don't have your back, then maybe you shouldn't be friends with them anymore.

[theskyrider]

@sage2021 Thank you for agreeing with me

[theskyrider]

Thank you for selecting my opinion

[Taurus_Woman]

If you know it’s not true and someone is spreading a false claim about your friend (like saying they are “bipolar” when they are not), staying silent can allow a harmful misunderstanding or stigma to continue. A simple, calm correction is usually the best approach.

[TrueConfection]

I would ask questions to clarify if they are talking figuratively or clinically, what they actually know about it, and where they got their information… such as;

What do you mean by bipolar?

What is bipolar?

What makes you think she is bipolar?

When did you first notice the symptoms?

How/where did you learn about it?

Do you know anyone else who is bipolar? If so, what are some similarities/differences?

[MrChinaski]

Pretty much every psychological term that has penetrated casual conversation has become nonsense. Gaslighting, narcissism, boundaries... it's all meaningless babble... in many cases it is used to mean the exact opposite of the psychological meaning. Let your friend babble if babbling is what they wish to do.

[Zack-Bann]

I would ask for proof.
Something I clearly didn’t see.
Which is unlikely.


I’m willing to let logic sort it out


End of the day, being bipolar isn’t an insult or shameful, it’s a medical condition like any other

[ohsheeT]

Yes I dont like when people talk about other people if they are not around

But if a friend said something like that to me I would . Yes we are to ... especially you LOL.

[ArrowheadSW]

I would correct them because I wouldn't want them to spread misinformation.

[Xawyx-2]

I would tell them honestly that it's not true.

[midnightmoon05]

Had two friends with drama (not the situation you shared) back in HS
I am no longer their friend.

[NathanDavis]

well... now, I would not be sure which of those three friends is telling me other is the bipolar one...

[Kelly6]

@sage2021 i will correct her/him