Don't cause wife pain over casual friend, ex at gathering
Posted: Aug 31, 2008 07:10:12
Dear Carolyn: Bad history is interfering with a friendship. A
casual female friend whom I miss invites my new wife and me to her
parties.
The problem is that she may still be good friends a person with
whom I had a relationship (before marriage) that ended with
extremely ill feelings. I have avoided this person ever since and
don't speak to her when I run into her.
I don't want to attend my friend's party if this person might be
present, but I hesitate to be candid.
My wife also acts somewhat hostile to my friend because of that
person. Should I be candid, should I speak with my wife, and how do
I stay friends? Am I doomed?
