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#406701 - 12/13/10 11:31 PM
male friend getting married
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jilly
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One of my last close friends, who is a guy, will probably be getting married soon. How do i try to remain a part of his life without getting his wife irked? We like to go hiking, backpacking and paddling together and I would be broken hearted to lose that large part of our friendship.
Jilly
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#406725 - 12/14/10 02:38 PM
Re: male friend getting married
[Re: PDM]
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PDM
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I've continued to think about this and would like to add that I do not mind my husband being friendly with women, or being out in a group with women, but I would not be at all happy if he went for long country walks alone with another woman, or paddling on the beach with her. These ventures seem to be the stuff of romance and I would, actually, be very upset. If hiking and paddling are to remain on the menu, then I think that others will have to be involved ~ preferably his wife and your hudband ~ and a few other couples, perhaps. 
Last edited by PDM; 12/14/10 02:40 PM.
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#406726 - 12/14/10 04:15 PM
Re: male friend getting married
[Re: PDM]
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jilly
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My husband doesn't enjoy these activities.
I am starting to have a bad feeling about this. It really isn't fair. I have been doing these things with my friend for a decade now. His girlfriend has only been in the picture 6 months.
Jilly
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#406884 - 12/20/10 03:56 AM
Re: male friend getting married
[Re: PDM]
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jilly
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I guess what I should have done is find a mate that likes to do the things I like to do. Too late now.
Maybe I will be lucky and my friend will be able to still have adventures together.
Jilly
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