Dear Amy: I am a married woman in my mid-60s, now-retired.
I’d love to hear your take.“Girls’ trips” and “guys’ trips” are not articles of faith that a person needs to “believe in.” These sojourns, which range from simple afternoon hikes or rounds of golf to overseas excursions can be emotional ports of call for people, providing a way to reconnect with family members or friends without the pressure of performing for – or entertaining – spouses, partners, or children.
I would say that he is correct in this one regard: Yes, this will lead to you taking other trips without him — in your case, into the office of a counselor and/or a lawyer. True to his word, I have managed to avoid him for the better part of 12 years, until the past few months when he has begun to accept invitations from a mutual friend with whom I’ve held a close relationship throughout this time.Due to embarrassment for allowing myself to have been treated so poorly, I’ve told almost no one the details.
In terms of your mutual friend, you should make it clear that you will not be in the same room with your ex. Ask to be told if he is included in an invitation.I was extremely disappointed in your answer to “Leech BFF,” who mentioned sharing her streaming password with her “mooching” friend.Scores of readers objected to the fact that I neglected to label this as theft.
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