What would you say?

BTW, I know I am not one who should throw stones about grammar but its been over 30 years since I’ve been in a classroom. I do what I can when I remember.

Say something like, “I understand his feelings, but I wish he were better at communicating them.” Or “it’s too bad he doesn’t write well enough, he has some good ideas but can’t express them well.”

Unless you think this person is mentally unstable and might hurt you depending on your opinion, I don’t see what the big deal is…...Say whatever you want.

Is the person who sent you the story the person who wrote it ?
In either case, give an honest opinion, they asked. If it’s the author maybe a little more gently.
“Good story, needs work to get it across well” etc.

Truth. Sugar coat it or don’t. My philosophy has always been; “If you want sugar coating, buy a doughnut.” Stand-by with editing suggestions and specifics.

@Blackberry I hate to say this but I think she’s on her cycle. She tends to get all crappy and emotional. I just want to avoid the drama that will follow.

Say the truth, tell what you think. Remain polite. Be constructive if you’re called up for it.

@Pandora It seems pretty unfair that you even have to deal with her. If I have to walk on eggshells that much just to interact with someone, I would limit my contact as much as possible.

@Blackberry has a very good point. ANd if you already know what will happen, then it sounds like a pre-fab script this person has with various people. You have to take your part in the script. The minute you change the script, another one is waiting with starring as the hurt and offended person while you placate and apologize.
You might be better off ditching her entirely and getting Netflix. That way you can just watch the drama instead of being part of it.

Can you link us the article? I’m insanely curious now.

It kind of depends your relationship. Ideally, you would be able to tell the truth. But if they don’t want the truth and it is a relationship where you need to keep things good, then you have to lie. Tell them you thought it was good. You liked it. A lot. Whatever you have to say.

This is about the relationship, not the work.

The person is a lovely person when its not that time of the month. Not a bond I could break that wouldn’t break my heart. Three weeks out of the month I can rely on a very sane person. Usually I just avoid her other wise.
@Haleth I didn’t include the article because I felt I may get biased based responses. It is a topic that many here would think me cold hearted for not seeing its sensitive nature. I did see the sensitive nature of it but I’m afraid that its so common place in our society that I find it hard to boo hoo over every sad story that is told.
I fear I have just become jaded to it as I have about most things. So when all was said and done, it was the grammar that most effected me. It saddens me more when someone cannot express their feelings properly.