Prevention
Bystander intervention
Practical, low-drama ways to step in when something looks wrong, including when the person involved is your friend.
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You have more options than confrontation
Intervening doesn't have to mean a scene. You can speak up directly, create a distraction, bring in someone else, or check on the person afterward.
The right choice depends on the situation and your safety. Doing something small is almost always better than doing nothing.
Scenario
Your friend keeps approaching someone at a party after she has repeatedly moved away and shown that she isn't interested.