The Singles Scene
by Sarah Smart
Q. I was out the other night with a new date and ran into a couple of ex- girlfriends who are flirtatious and unscrupulous . Both of them gushed over my date like he was a movie star. I saw one of them slip him a business card, which he quickly put in his pocket and never mentioned. I thought the act was very disrespectful. I’m furious. But I don’t want to come across like I’m paranoid and jealous, so I’m afraid to say anything to him. But I’m so angry I must do something. What would you do?
A. Absolutely nothing. I wouldn’t want anyone to know I was bothered by the action. Remember, she’s an ex-girlfriend. Why take a chance on him becoming an ex by commenting on something that could be interpreted as a display of jealousy.
Q. Recently, I overheard my girlfriend telling a friend on the phone about the problems in our relationship. Some of the things she mentioned were very personal and private to me, and I resented her for it. I broke up with her because I felt betrayed, but all my friends say that I’ve overreacting to a common occurrence. What do you think?
A. I say, I don’t blame you. It may well be a common occurrence, but not one that we wish to witness. I think that what goes on in a relationship should be kept sacred, and anyone who violates that rule should be flogged and dismissed, especially if they’re caught. Good for you!
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