(How) does one approach an adult friend who has developed an eating disorder?

If you think you can have a productive conversation with her partner, certainly feel him out. An eating disorder has some features in common with addiction; a group intervention with a plan for treatment (either in-patient or out) is a path to consider (if the partner supports it). However, she would have to be in a place where she’s willing to get the help. So, that’s kind of a last resort. Clearly you care about her a great deal, but she needs to be the one to realize it’s a problem and be willing to take the steps to get better.

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Agreed!

Have you considered asking on industry approved websites for mental health support? That’s what I would do.

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