can she be trusted?

July 21, 2008 9:47am CST
What would you do, if you found out your best friend was telling your ex husband (that maybe asked her) about things you had told her, even though didnt tell her to keep it secret.. dont you think she should have come to me first and asked if i wanted him to know?? since i was her friend.. think its right to be talking about me to my ex husband behind my back? that maybe was just wanting to course trouble for me? what do you think, how would you deal with it? Could you trust a friend like that again?
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@xenybb (168)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
well i think there is always a reason behind that, why your friend told your ex husband about it. Maybe she wanted your relationship bring in , i mean maybe she wanted you to stay with him. It really depends of the situation if she told your ex husband that will equate for a right thing then she is a good friend but if the purpose is for bad reasons then probably she is not a good friend. Reflect and know your friend more.
@xenybb (168)
• Philippines
24 Jul 08
ah so that's the case.. that is why i said there is always a reason and it is for you how you take it. well i hope so you will find a true friend.:) god bless you
22 Jul 08
understand what you trying to say cos you not know all the situation.. it certainly was not in good nature haha. Thing is also. he knew i was far happier without him.. so don't think she was wanting to help me, more like she just couldn't keep her big mouth shut.. ok now i realising i did do right thing turning my back on friend. thanks for your input
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25 Jul 08
:)) i have found better friends, here in mylot you know.. i rather not have any friends in life then to have a back stabber.. i thank you for your niceness and friendliness.. all of that can really help.. We are all like the Samaritans here
@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I wouldn't have a problem with her talking to him because I wouldn't want to force a friend to choose between us. It's not fair to make them have divided loyalties. But, neither is it any longer HIS business what I do or say, so she is wrong to tell him without my permission. Even if I don't say "keep this to yourself", it shouldn't be told. If I want him to know something, I'll let him know myself.
@jerzgirl (9327)
• United States
21 Jul 08
To actually answer your question, which I failed to do, I would let her know that I was unhappy he was being told anything about me that I hadn't said could be told and that from that point forward, he was to know nothing without my saying it was ok. Then, if it continued to happen, my trust would cease - immediately.
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22 Jul 08
just one thing to that, she was my friend not his sometimes maybe he would help her with shopping when her car wasn't working, but then, he only did because was my friend.. Anyway still not think it right to talk about friends behind their back incase it may course problems.. And yes it be up to me to tell him him anything. anyway thanks for the advise
@Celanith (2327)
• United States
22 Jul 08
A true best friend would not be talking to your ex-husband about you behind your back, not even if he asked. And why is he asking? To cause trouble for you? Maybe he and she have something going on between them. I would never trust this friend again. She has proven to be untrustworthy and deceptive. I would severe all ties with this person who stabbed you in the back.
22 Jul 08
i am not sure how it happened.. Think she partly would just mention things, or get into conversation about me and snow ball from there i guess.. but no matter what.. she could just say i don't know you have to ask mandy.. I would hate to say something i shouldnt,, that is how i feel.. she is a back stabbing cow i have better friends in mylot.. Mylot really do make me feel better no matter what is going on in life, i feel ok when i am here.. thank you..
• United States
22 Jul 08
I think that's a little strange. If she's your friend why didn't she confide in you? I don't fully understand some people's motives in friendships. I've had enough bad experiences to know that crap like this can come completely out of the blue. I'd have to see if my 'friend' is really who they say they are. I'd wait a while before dropping them.
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22 Jul 08
well in this case.. i did not realise what she was like (same went for family also) until after i become single.. why is that? why do people treat someone different when become separated or divorced.. When i am same person, in fact surely i more likely need good friends and support when suddenly alone.. no i don't understand it either
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
22 Jul 08
I would first wonder what kind of friendship do you have. How close are you to her? Could she have a reason to cause a problem between you and your X? Could she be interested in him? I'm sorry, I'm the suspicious, don't trust any woman type. Been burnt too many times. Need to take all into consideration before you plan her possible demise- oh I'm sorry that's my way of thinking-for you-dropping her as a friend lol!
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22 Jul 08
no don't apologize, i know exactly what you mean.. and same here.. I am sick of believing in people you know.. As said in a previous comment. i am unlucky with women friends and man friends. women being 2-faced and the men jerks that i can not trust anyone anymore.. or i not know whom i can so i am here all time, msn and mylot. now THAT is pathetic for single person
• Philippines
22 Jul 08
I would tell her that next time that I prefer to keep the personal things to herself. She'd still be a friend but I would be wary and be always on guard not to tell her very personal issues about the person I was involved with.
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22 Jul 08
but i feel if you can not talk to a friend openly and to not have to watch what you say, then the person is not a friend.. I am finding now its better to talk about things here or chat program then someone in life.. its how i am now becoming.. Infact i get nicer straight, honest advise with no motive
• United States
22 Jul 08
First of all if she did that she is not a friend. A friend would not do that. Sounds to me like she is trying to stir up trouble. She should have come to you if he was asking her things. If she just volunteered the information she was way out of line. I don't know how long you and your friend have known each other but think about this maybe your ex asked her to find out things and tell him what you told her. It is a possibility. But one thing I know for sure I would not consider her a friend. Friends don't do things like that.
22 Jul 08
YES.. she should have told me he was prying for information.. we had known each other for years.. well since i moved to estate, was my first friend.. was funny, first day i moved to estate she invited me to an ann summers party.. i felt quite awkward and embarrassed as didn't know any of them.. People can change when you suddenly with no man.. the scenario of she desperate and be after every womans man now well thanks for your response wish i had friends like THIS in life..
@acevivx (1566)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
It depends on what she has been telling your ex husband. If all she has been telling him are things which are common knowledge about you or things which are not harmful to you then there's no reason no to trust her. But if she has been sharing your secrets told to her in confidence as a best friend even if you didn't tell her to keep those as secrets, then definitely, she is not to be trusted and she is not your friend at all. What kind of friend would share such confidences with another person even if not your ex husband? There is no explanation under the sun that is acceptable. That's all she is not your friend. As for me, if i had a friend such as that,I would confront her and tell her she is not to be trusted and she must have a soft heart for my ex husband because she did not hesitate to betray me just to get closer to him. She can have him for all I care(LOL)
22 Jul 08
no, it was bad enough.. she was telling him of my personal life.. was little embarrassing entertaining man friend and my ex husband comes to door the same evening.. That was some time ago, and i have not trusted her since or wanted to see her.. The worse thing is. all she has done, i find it difficult to trust anyone now, not want anyone knowing my business.. Not that i have much of a business to tell anyone now lool apart from family issues grrrrrrr.. i am bad luck girl. but i survive it thanks for good response,
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@enzabird (130)
• United States
21 Jul 08
I don't think she is a real friend. She is obviously violating your trust and she seems to purposefully be stirring the pot. I would get out, ASAP.
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22 Jul 08
yes.. she is a stirrer.. that is how i feel, and with friends like that who needs enemies. Been much more, which i did ignore but now.. But now.. i see its the type of person she is i seem to be unlucky in life with female friends and boy friends.. women 2-faced and the men jerks
21 Jul 08
I think your friend is being very inconsiderate and ignorant. Best advise- stay away from untrustworthy "friends".
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22 Jul 08
thank you.. And that is exactly what i have done for a while.. i cant have chit chats with someone i feel i can not trust.. id always be worried and trying to watch what i say.. She phoned, and i did not know what to say, awkward well thanks again for your input
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@DakySlo (72)
• Slovenia
22 Jul 08
you could but not 100%