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Monday, March 06, 2006

Thinking About Drop Kicking a Friend

Dear Shelia,

I confided something to one of my girlfriends about my husband and now it's gotten back to him and he's livid. Should I dissolve the friendship or just give her a piece of my mind?

Signed
Thinking about drop kicking a friend


Dear Thinking About Drop Kicking a Friend,

First deal with your husband and figure out how you can make amends with him. Then I would suggest talking to the friend and find out why she felt the need to tell your business to others; especially if you told her something in confidence. As far as ending the friendship, only you can be the judge of that. Is this the first time she's done something like this or is this something she does all of the time? Is she quick to tell you other folks business? Why I ask? Because most folks who are quick to gossip about others are more than likely gossipping about you too.

Grant it your friend was wrong and I mean really wrong, but you have to take responsibility and own up to it with your husband. Hopefully, you two can work past this and reassure him that this won't happen again. When going through something it helps to talk to others, but look at this as a lesson learned. In the future, you should re-think who you confide in. Everybody can't be trusted especially when it comes to information about what goes on in your household.

Peace and Love,


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| Shelia wrote @ 9:17 AM



2 Comments:

Blogger Nya Nicks wrote...
This is absolutely true. People tend to confide in people {human nature} but some of us either because of lack of self knowledge or 'paying' attention don't choose the right people to confide in.

Really pay attention your friend's conversations. Listen to her morals & values. See how she treats loved ones and romantic partners. If she'll lie to her boyfriend & tell you about it then even though it seems innocent those are character traits of her general human behavior & she may not even be aware of it.

If she'll do it to a man or a friend / family member she claims to love then its in her to do it to you. Actually its in all of us to sin only our upbringing, morals & values or beliefs separate what sins we actually do.

I'd say talk with both. Try to mend things with your husband and then tell your friend how you feel about what she did & that you trusted her. See how she reacts to what you're saying. You may not get an apology or a sincere apology especially if she doesn't feel she was in the wrong based on her beliefs.

And you should know her well enough to know if this is a 'repetitive' thing she does. If so do you love yourself and respect your husband enough to know when to 'let go' of something that isn't respecting you or him? Which is more important?

Great job Shelia!
7:39 AM 
Blogger Shelia wrote...
Also good advice Kandie.
10:58 AM 

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