The Singles Scene
by Sarah Smart
Q. At my birthday party last month, my best friend’s boyfriend slipped me a birthday card with two hundred dollars cash, and a note in the card asking me to call him because he needed to talk to me. I want to return the money because I think the gift was too extravagant and I feel his motive is suspect. I don’t want to call him, yet I don’t wish to offend him by giving the money back. What do you think? I believe he’s interested in me on the sly.
A. I would call him to see what he wanted and be prepared to set him straight if he gets out of line. But I wouldn’t return the money unless there’s some favor attached to it or you feel very uncomfortable with accepting it
Q. I accidentally overheard my best friend telling another one of her girlfriends about how dumb I was in relationships, and how I gave my boyfriend a Christmas gift after he hadn’t given me one. I had confided in her, and I was very hurt by her betrayal. The problem is that I’m scheduled to be a bridesmaid for her in October, and I’m no longer interested in her friendship or being in her wedding. But I feel guilty about leaving her high and dry. What would you do?
A. I hardly see her having one less bridesmaid as leaving her high and dry. I agree with your decision. Why should you feel guilty about disappointing someone who betrayed your friendship? Tell her and be free
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