When we were alone later, I asked my wife why she broke her promise of secrecy.
Please help me settle a disagreement with my wife. One day, a friend of ours, “Ed,” shared something very sensitive and embarrassing with us and asked for advice. He also asked us not to tell anyone, and, of course, we both swore to secrecy.
When I asked her if we should go back and ask Ed if it was OK to share his predicament with her BFFs, she got angry and said there was no reason to upset him. I then thanked her for validating my point. What say you?Far be it from me to wade into the murky waters of settling marital disputes, but this is cut and dried. So, I’m strapping on my Crocs and jumping in.
Your wife took Ed’s predicament and turned it into gossip. Even if nothing bad comes of the BFFs knowing, she betrayed the trust he put in her. She seems secure in her choice, alas, so I don’t have advice for her.Asking Eric: My born-again brother won’t let me in the house because I’m an atheist My neighbors have been complaining about my lawn, and I can get no help maintaining it, from the lawn care company that I automatically pay each month. I contacted the HOA president, who referred me to the property manager, who has not rectified the problem with the lawn care company.
This may also be an opportunity for a kind neighbor to volunteer to just mow it themselves. I’m not sure that would be part of my journey, but some people really love to mow lawns.
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