Story of my life Sisabel! Best I can suggest is that you focus on fun hobbies or tasks with your friend. See a movie. Check out an art exhibit or a play. Paint pubs are popular these days. Something where you two share a nice eve but there's no real opportunity for confiding and advice-giving etc.

Someone suggested to me that my issue is the friends I choose. They are needy...seeking help. Maybe you need to step back and see if you can go about choosing strong friends. People who don't need help. People who enjoy life and want to share fun with you.

Maybe that would help??