A close friend is getting caught up in hopes and wishes -- and missing out on how the world is changing. It may be time to step in and give this person a reality check. Find out what your mutual friends think about the situation, and together you can all decide what the right approach will be (and who needs to make it). You need to encourage your friend to stay positive and hopeful, but you also need to prepare him or her for what is likely to go down.
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