Dear Abby: Proposition reveals secret side of woman’s best friend.
Dear Abby:
For the past 12 years, my best friend Kate and I have laughed, cried, consulted on everything we struggle with and shared our joys. Kate has a great marriage. I’m struggling with the decision to remain in mine.
Recently, Kate, her husband and I were on an outing when they mentioned a ménage à trois. It was obvious to me that they have done this before. Kate has been my closest friend for years, but I realize now there’s a side to her I never knew.
My resistance to their suggestion seems to have had no effect on her, yet I’m wrestling with my feelings. I’m trying to ignore it and maintain the friendship, but it is difficult. I wish I had never known. Now that I do, I need help sorting it out. Missing My Best Friend Dear Missing:
How do you feel about the concept of open marriage? When Kate invited you into her marriage — which is what she and her husband did — the dynamic of your friendship was changed. If you still felt the same about her, you wouldn’t be writing to me.
You can still be friends, but on some level your relationship will never be as it was before she crossed that boundary.
Dear Abby:
I recently moved in with “Tim,” a man I have been dating for more than a year. We’re very much in love and plan to be married one day. My problem is he keeps getting phone calls from old girlfriends. This morning someone called, but hung up when I picked up the phone.
Until now, I have trusted Tim completely. Now I’m afraid perhaps we acted too soon in moving in together.
Tim has always remained friends with all of his girlfriends after their relationships ended. He says they are nothing more than friends now. I think he should have finalized his previous romances before I moved in. I believe he should take the initiative in contacting these women and ask them to respect our relationship by not calling. Upset in Seattle Dear Upset:
If, after one hang-up, you are questioning Tim’s commitment to you, you’re being unfair. It’s possible the hang-up was a wrong number, and nothing more.
Ask yourself what it is about a phone call that has made you feel so vulnerable. You knew after you had dated Tim for a while that he’s the type of person who maintains friendships after the romance fizzles. Relax! And remember the person he invited to share the nest and build a future with was you.
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