Dear Diana,
My girlfriend cries at the drop of a hat. She gets upset and makes an issue of even the most insignificant stuff. When she gets emotional, I avoid her and just let her be. This causes even more problems as she then goes on an emotional overdrive. At times, she goes berserk and threatens to harm herself. Often, I am scared and wonder if she will take resort to drastic measures which could prove to be a threat to her life. I have sat down and had a talk with her, but she pays no heed. Her parents say that she has always been sensitive and emotional. Even during her younger days, she would get upset easily. Given her state of mind, I wonder if I can stick around with her for long. My pals tease me about her and say that she is a cry baby. What should I do? How do I explain to her to not fret over small matters?
– Ranjeet

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