The Overachieving Friend
Everyone has one—a type A pal who expects the very best from themselves and others. This is the friend who runs marathons, volunteers at the food bank, bakes a perfect chocolate chip cookie, and (oh, yeah) still manages to work 40-plus hours a week and make a hefty salary.
These dear friends can be dangerously difficult to cope with sometimes. Without meaning to, they can make you feel completely stressed out and inadequate. Here’s how to relax, deal, and—in your own way—measure up.
