I am not comfortable with my husband's bestfriend(girl)!!

United States
March 30, 2008 8:22am CST
They are friends longer that me and my husband! They have that closeness that really irritates me.She is married with 2 kids but because her husband is working far, she usually hang out in our house. Am i just paranoid? pls help!!!
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@chrysz (1602)
• Philippines
30 Mar 08
I am sure you are not jealous or insecure with your husband's friend but I know the feeling when other people are hanging out in your house frequently because no matter how at home they are, you are still uncomfortable. Also I know you don't trust her anymore because she had lied about being a bank manager when in fact, she is only a high school graduate. IF you are not comfortable with her frequent hanging out in your house, talk to your husband first since they are close and i am sure, your husband knows how to tell her about it without sounding offensive.
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• United States
31 Mar 08
yea, I have the feeling like in everything she was sharing which is real and which is just a fantasy!Most of her visit is always a surprise, no phone call ahead that she is coming or what! well...
• United States
31 Mar 08
Thanks you understand my side chrysz...I will be trying that strategy..Have a great day!
@chrysz (1602)
• Philippines
31 Mar 08
Why don't you deny entry once in a while? like pretending that you are about to go and nobody will be left home to be with her...try to make up excuses too and make her feel that she can't just barge in into your home.
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
30 Mar 08
Unless your husband has given you some reason not to trust him, then you shouldn't worry about it. Just because his best friend is female doesn't mean they're something fishy going on, and being married shouldn't mean he has to give up being close to his friends. If you trust him not to do something inappropriate, then it shouldn't matter if you trust or like her. If, on the other hand, you have some kind of trust issue with your husband, that's something you should talk about and resolve.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
30 Mar 08
yea I agree wholeheartedly Lecanis....
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
31 Mar 08
I'm glad you found my response helpful. Jealousy can be a strange thing, and hard to control, but as long as you don't feel a lack of trust for your partner, you should focus on that as a positive.
• United States
30 Mar 08
great words lecanis..thank you! So far we dont have that problem..I do trust him, maybe Im just being paranoid entertaining bad thoughts due to jealousy i guess..i will not forget your words..have a great day..thanks for helping..This means a LOT...
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@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
6 Jun 08
I don't think I could stand for Hubby to have a close friend who is a girl. It just wouldn't work for me. If you have reasons for feeling uncomfortable, then you need to have a talk with your husband. I'm not saying he should give up his friend but he should take your feelings into consideration and try to involve you more so it is more of a threesome friendship instead of seeming like a couple. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~
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• United States
6 Jun 08
Hello twoey, Thanks for dropping. I am very happy really after gathering advices here, I was able to talk to my husband about it and we are very great now.Plus, I agree with one member who responded here that maybe she was just looking for someone to appreciate and give attention to her since her husband is working far and at least now, she will be visited regularly by her partner.
@gemini_rose (16264)
30 Mar 08
I guess that if she was a he it would not bother you as much, but sometimes you have to accept that she is your husbands friend and you should not try to change that. I guess I would be a bit put out at first but then I would try to get to know her and not see the bad in my hubby having her as a friend especially if they have been friends for a long time, because if there had ever been any feelings between them then they would have come out a long time before you came along. Trust your husband, a marriage will not work without it.
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• United States
30 Mar 08
Thanks gemini_rose. your words enlighten me a lot..yea, this time, maybe I am close because I am entertaining bad thoughts..Thanks a lot..
• United States
31 Mar 08
i'll try that..thanks a lot!! maybe I was just close-minded for some reason and fail to consider some aspects...
@gemini_rose (16264)
30 Mar 08
I can understand the bad thoughts, you would not be human if you did not have them. But it would be better for you if you at least just try and get to know her, then maybe you will understand their friendship more and not be on the outside looking in.
@ruby222 (4847)
7 Jun 08
No you are by no means paranoid Che,but its difficult when you see your hubby friendly with another woman,the first thought that jumps into your mind is probably the furthest thought in his mind,Its difficult to accept that men and women can be just friends,,but they can...and its harmless Che...Its just you being human that gives you these thoughts..nothing else...dont forget..you are the one that he married x
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• United States
7 Jun 08
Thanks for the wonderful message ruby, it is very enlightening!
• United States
9 Jun 08
I understand how you feel checapricorn.All you have to do is being open minded and most of all trust your husband.I guess deep inside you are lil bit jealous bcoz of there closeness .Don't let your jealousy be the cause to ruin your marriage and I guess you have to open also your feeling to your husband so he understand how you feel.
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• United States
9 Jun 08
Thanks for the wonderful advice baleleng!
@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
31 Mar 08
I am a man, and I know just very clearly from eperience of ourse, that the only woman a man can call a friend and no eyebrows are raised is a sister-anything short of that, that friendship goes eyond the elbow, and checapricorn, you had better be affraid-forget this b..l Sh..t that she is married-this woman is just feasting on your man and she knows you are suspicious!
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• United States
31 Mar 08
you know Im trying my very best not to give her any signs that Im not comfortable with her presence as my hubby's bestfriend....really!
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
30 Mar 08
What is it about her that you dont like? Is she rude, nasty, flirty etc or is it just that she is a female and best friends with your husband?
• United States
30 Mar 08
they have that closeness that just bother me. she is telling me story like she was once a bank manager and everything and i found out from my husband that she just finished high school..things like that..I dont know im just confused and maybe jealous with their closeness!
• South Korea
6 Jun 08
why would she do that? She's your husband's bf but why would she lied and tell you that she's worked as bank manager before. She should be honest with you as she is with your husband. But inspite of that you should not close door to know her more better. Maybe she have some characteristics that you will also like. Be open-minded.
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• United States
6 Jun 08
I agree arlene.thanks for that wonderful piece of advice! I have no idea why she lied about it...I didn't also confront her, at least I know the truth!
• Bahamas
30 Mar 08
I dont think you'r being paranoid just maybe a little territorial as we females sometimes can get, you know with her being female and all. Beside his family his mom and daughters if there's any.. we expect to be the only other important woman in his life.But like gemini said if something was gonna happen it would have happened a long time ago. Trust him and just enjoy being his wife and lover you know all the good stuff.
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• United States
31 Mar 08
yea..I'm learning from all of you guys..thanks dragonfly242...
31 Mar 08
I can relate with your situation. I don't know if I'm that selfish or what, but I can't stand seeing my GUY spending time talking, laughing etc... of his so called FRIEND! Who else will believe that they're just friends, just friends for so long. We all know that there's such a character of us GURL which is a little flirty sometime esp.her husband is in far far away land for sure she needs some attention from somebody else. WHy? Is your husband the only person she can called as FRIEND, no other circle of friends?
• United States
31 Mar 08
yea..actually, she is not close to her sister here in USA and the only close friend she has is my husband..Thats why until this time, that we're married, whenever she feels alone, she will visit us sometimes bringing her kids or sometimes by herself..I like your phrase about"she needs attention"..I can feel that..she talks talks talk and talks...maybe she just need someone to listen and appreciate her! anyway..thanks gyrl_jare!!!
@angie828 (232)
• United States
1 Apr 08
Has your husband ever shown signs that he would cheat on you? Have you ever talked about this with your husband? Does he know how you feel about her? My guess is that you may be paranoid but I don't know the whole situation. Does the friend cling to your husband? What exactly does she do? Talk with your husband and let him know how you feel. That is probably the best advice I can give. Good luck.
• United States
1 Apr 08
Thanks angie828! Actually, before I came here, I already asked my hubby about it..He told me that she just dont have other friends thats why she loves to hang out in my hubby's house since!She told her all her problems about her marriage and all..My husband so far didnt show any signs of cheating!and maybe if he likes her, I will never be in his life since they were friends 14 yrs before I came in! Just that not very comfortable in her presence all the time she wants to be with us!!Thanks again!!!