So, how do we react when a friend shares something that makes us uncomfortable or surprises us? Here are some tips:

As she brought the toffee to her lips, Liam leaned in, his gaze fixed on her. "You know," he said softly, his voice dropping an octave. "I’ve been wanting to tell you something all night."

Use the situation as an opportunity to reaffirm the nature of the friendship and mutually agree on how to navigate similar scenarios in the future.