Should I give up of our long friendship because of His New Hubby?

Philippines
January 19, 2013 3:31am CST
What will you do in a situation like my me.We have been friends for years and later He get married and Now her wife is telling me to stay away with her husband.Her husband is like a Brother to me we always talk spiritually He is almost 2 decades older than me so that is why I consider Him as my eldest brother.I explained to her everything and she don't care. Even there is nothing wrong.This woman is Filipina too like me.And almost the same age as my mother. Should I give up our friendship because of this woman.MY friend doesn't know that this woman has a hidden evil attitude. What shall I do my lotters.I feel sad.I also wanted to be friend with that woman as I though She will be like my mother too. but her mind is narrow minded and full of malice. Perhaps that what she is . because I see nothing for her to get jealous except me being woman and young but beside of that. nothing.
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23 responses
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
20 Jan 13
yes, there will more other people in the world whom you can share your interest with, just to avoid some troubles. you will surely have another person replacing the person in life. just take it easy and everything will fall into its places.
@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
Some friends are not that bad. Though it is fine to ask the hubby to avoid the bad influence that used to do when they are still bachelors. I do think we need to balance the situation.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
20 Jan 13
agree Shav.. but if the friendship will create trouble for her because of the jealous wife why keep the friendship with the husband. (hmmmm did i get it correctly?)
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
19 Jan 13
You won't get any luck unless you try and talk to her that you are no threat but just a friend. You need to earn her trust in order to avoid unpleasant and awkward situations. But if you think that won't work, you need to understand how your long lasting friend feels about this situation, his opinion matters more than hers. It's a two way friendship and it's worth keeping it if it's important to both of you. What I would do is face her and clear the matter directly.
@iva75cpb (729)
• Bulgaria
21 Jan 13
After all it's her problem she can't deal with this friendship. If the situation is as you explained, I don't think you should apologize and explain yourself everytime you say a word. I stand by my opinion that it's her husband who has to solve the problem because her attitude eventually will reflect your friendship and you may lose him as a friend.
• Philippines
21 Jan 13
her ear is close to listen to me every time that I confront her and explain to her everything she don't listen she always say shut up . stop stop she is very exaggerated I mean I haven't done anything but she is so overreacting like that there is something that I have done.Sometimes I feel like she have mental problem as she act like she have been a war shocked or been to war. I didnt' met his husband after him before her we are already good friends and i told her to check all my emails from the very first tiem we met and our conversation history in yahoo messenger and see how do we talk so that I can prove to her that our most talked is spiritual matter and the rest are family problem. and other social issues, that's all and she will not find any word of malice there that we talked about the two of us. but still she don't.even she checked my background as what I told her she still didn't listen It really seems she need Psychologist.
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
19 Jan 13
My friend,you should have a wide vision towards this situation,whereby your friend is not anymore single,just like before.He has a wife that needs his care,so you better give ways.Remember that a wife is much more precious than a father and a mother in his life.You are only his friend,and his wife is much more in need of his care than you can not give to him.You must reduced your meeting with him,to avoid their marriage to fail,just because you hate his wife.Now he must face the truth that he is not free at all times,and you should also understand his situation with his wife in his side.Besides you are a woman,who is single,he has his wife to get jealous towards you still clinging to her husband.Think about it my friend.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
It is best to avoid him absolutely,even if you missed his company,it does make any goodness,as this could avoid you from his already jealous wife from suspecting any relationship from his husband.Now,you are safe and sound without worrying any misunderstandings from your friend's wife.Anyway find another friend to accompany you in all your appointments,and maybe you can also find your own love.For a few days,you could really felt his absence,but as times passes by you could realized he has his own life now to start,and you have your own life to deal with.You could also find your own boyfriend by other acquaintances.Enjoy your being single, and cherish your other crushes.They might discover you are their girl,just choose who you like best.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
ok thank you for you good advice.although my conscience is clean and yes its sad on my part as I would surely miss him . in times like this I sometimes which I am a man so that his wife will not get jealous.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
27 Jan 13
She certainly does sound mean and evil. What does your friend say about the matter - he is her huibby after all. I s he explaining the situation to her and requesting her to behave appropriately to his friends. I'm thinking you will find that she is not a friendly person and quite possibly has no friends of her own. Can you include her in your messages and conversations with your friend?
• India
29 Jan 13
Definitely she is a evil person which is jealous of their long term friendship and that's why trying to set them apart. She even know that they are like brother and sister but still behaving like a mean person. I don't think her husband knows all these things but should be informed, only then this problem will be solved.
@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
19 Jan 13
I really hate when people do these kinds of things, friendship is something very important in everybodys life and also more important when it is a very long one. That is something that nobody should take away because it is something very hard to find. I dont know but if i were you i would tell your friend and ask him what he would like you to do. You know, figure things out together.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
That is so true. and I also tried to ask him but the problem it's always the woman who is also there and watching my messages and reply it . She really dont' allow all my messages to be read with my friend because everytime I text him She reply .It is really hard to find a good friend. it is like jewel which are rare. that is the reason why I am sad to give up our friedship. especially it tooks years and we build a strong friendship already.
• United States
21 Jan 13
I think the wife feels threatened. If her husband wants to see you he will and he will deal with his wife about it. I don't think you can push this woman into letting you see her husband. It will be up to him to want to see you and deal with her on his own.
• Philippines
21 Jan 13
hi thanks for sharing your opinion You know what Do comes up to my mind. she think of me as a treat to her husband.I have idea that she had done that to with other persons she maybe afraid of karma .I really don't think that she will treat me like that a I thought she will be happy to be friend of me too for I am one of the reason why my american friend encourage to make a relationship with a filipina like me and married her. so I was surprise that she insult and disrespect me. I told her the past days if she didn't prove all her false accusation against me, I can file a case where many lawyers are offering a free service here.and deport here in Philippines.My supreme patience to her is getting over. Maybe she used to be like that woman that she used to think of me so she think that I will be like her.I don't know what will I do if I see her for all insults She told me secretly . because she still pretend to be a good woman to my friend. so my friend doesn't know it for all my messages to my friend she is always watching and deleting before my friend read this. why do i said that because my friend messages me and do not react in all things that I have said and my questioned to him. and the girl replied to me using different account.
@ladygator (3465)
• United States
21 Jan 13
I am sorry to hear that you are being outed on your great close friend! I think that she is being unfair to the both of you. But it seems to me that she is jealous about the relationship that the two of you have had all these years. But I think that she is also being unreasonable since its clearly just a whole hearted family type of relationship. You are right to be worried about this mean streak of hers that you have witnessed that he might not know about.
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 13
I think you have to try to become friends with her so she gets to know you in a positive light. Then she will feel more relaxed about you being friends with her husband. Her mind seems narrow because she is scared of the close friendship between you and your friend. The lady is almost the same age as your mother and you are much younger. Many men go off with a younger lady and that is why she is feeling jealous. I hope you don't give up on your long friendship. Hopefully you are her can with time and patience become good friends.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
that is really what I planned but I failed. I though she will like me too and be friend to her .She have no any reason to get jealous with me I explained to her everything that I am also the one who promote her to my friend who give good feedback to her so that's why my friend goes on to have a relationship with her because of my influence and advice for I am filipina to like her. but her mind is close or maybe she is like that so she think all woman here are also like what she is. just like what I said I put everything to God.I can no longer make a way so I prayed to GOD to make A way. I really don't want to lose our friendship. so it is sad on my part to lose a real friend because true friend is hard to find and only now in my life i find such good friend as he is.
@larish (2213)
• Philippines
21 Jan 13
Yes, give up the friendship. Respect the wife.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
19 Jan 13
His wife has made her stand. I think if you treasure your friendship with your friend, accept his wife's request (or demand). Don't look for him, UNLESS he looks for you. You won't want to be the cause of their quarrels. When your friend do look you up, tell him that he is now married, and maybe his wife might mind you two meeting up. Maybe you could keep in contact via phone or emails. See what he says. Remember that he belongs to someone else now. As much as you treasure him as a brother, you have to take into account yoor "brother's" wife's interest. Hope that helps.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
his wife always 24/7 looking my friend email textmessages and delete all my BIble quotes there . she is really doing ways to get rid of me. and Yes although I am a bit upset with this woman. Just like all others reaction with this discussion same as your advice . Then I would make a way.
@Jatada (291)
• India
19 Jan 13
i think you should just intract with his wife and make all the things clear that you are his friend or just like a sister so that she will trust you.she is having any insecurity regarding your relationships with her husband.it arises naturally so by talking to her will solve the situations.
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
that is true , and that is what I did. I also told her to review all my emails and our recent messages in yahoo msgr. so that she will know how do we talked and all are about spiritually.but still she don't want after all .her mind is so close and she don't listen to me she only said stop stop stop shut up. If only this person is my neigbor I feel like throwing all the bottles in her head so she will wake up.I don't know if her mind is still normal I also get jealous but not as worst as her.
• Philippines
21 Jan 13
Oh, tough situation you got there really but I guess, you have to give your friend and his wife the chance to enjoy their new found bliss. I understand you having said that this woman is way too older than you so maybe she's a bit insecure and jealous about your being good friends with her husband plus, here in our country, you can't please everybody. You don't know how others' view your friendship with this man and given the situation of him being married, it is a must that you should put a safe distance between the two of you because however hard you claim that it's pure friendship, you can't expect everyone to believe.. You're young and it's not a good a sight to be too close even if not physically to a married mad. You can always keep your friendship there's nothing wrong with that but at a safe distance where your being friends will not be a threat to their marriage. Just leave them be for the mean time.
@ZoeJoy (1392)
• United States
19 Jan 13
It is best to back off, so that you allow them to establish their marriage. If you have the attitude that she is evil, then that is not going to help their marriage. You can explain the situation to your friend but you must not put him in a situation that he feels caught between his wife and you. If that is the case, it would be best if he choices his wife. Yes, it is a sad situation for you. You are hoping that you can have a good relationship with your friend's wife but that is not how it is turning out. If you want the best for your friend, you are going to have to make the sacrifice. And the sacrifice is that you back off from the friendship that you had, and let them be a couple by themselves. I understand there is nothing between you and your older male friend but he is married now and that changes his life. You can't force your friend's new wife to like you nor even want you in their lives. Perhaps, after a few years, when they have a more solid marriage, you can be part of their lives and be a friend. But for now, you need to explain to your friend that you will respect his new wife' wishes. WithOUT judging her!!!!
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
I don't judge her If I do The firs time my friend met this woman I already discourage him to have a relationship as this woman when she first met my friend she said so many things like she cannot live without my friend that she are so much in love with our friend. Which if we will be ask we would not believe that a person who just met in chat will not deeply fall in love with that so fast right. But still I didn't say anything bad to Him on this evil one. although i DON'T believe in her words towards my friend and in my mind as most filipina here doing and intention to married an american is to live in America and have visa and to have a good life. But Now towards how does she treat me and disrespect without any reason Now I am Judging but making a conclusion to her actions and the words on her mouth , Psychologically . and then I can say that her first reason is to used my friend now she is there with her 2 sons. It is bad to judge a person without any evidences. i DON'T but I say that is what she is. because that is what she showed to me evilness. unfortunately she is woman like me. Most woman here acting like that is very common when they experienced good life from being poor because they think that they are already above others like me and since she know that I am not wealthy so that's how she look at me and just what I said that is based on my observation on her action.and I don't judge without a reason.And you are right. perhaps I should sacrifice our friendship to this evil one. and I don't think evil win. So I put everything to God now.yes I am not hurt but I am sad because he is a good friend And I know he needs me to guided him and always remind him the importance of our existence as no one talked to him like that, and enhance him spiritually.
• India
29 Jan 13
No you should not give up your friendship because of that woman and should consult this matter with her husband and lets see what he will say. I think only your brother which is her husband, can solve this matter now. This lady is full of dirty thoughts in her mind and even doesn't want to believe that her husband is like elder brother for you. She is being over protective for her husband.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
20 Jan 13
hi! It would be better to consult your friend who is like brother to you before snapping ties with him or otherwise. All the best.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
21 Jan 13
I would try to make the wife my best friend, or at least include her in your meetings with the husband. If that fails, back off and find another big brother.
@Pegasus72 (1898)
21 Jan 13
I think you might want to step back a little while their relationship is growing, but do let the other party know that you still want to be friends and why you feel uncomfortable about the situation. The other lady may see you as a threat not really knowing your true feelings.
@Shavkat (139933)
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
I don't think it is right. Why do we need to forego the people who became close to our hearts. It is a selfish act of requisition.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
20 Jan 13
I guess you must be in distance with your friend so that you might not be able be harmed and get disturbed by his wife and for both of you to avoid any malice and issues. Better to avoid than fight back. You can communicate with your friend but not the usual that you are doing for you to avoid complications with your relationship with your friend and their relationship as couples.
• India
19 Jan 13
This is a very complex situation where none of you are at fault. But it is the human tendency which makes people behave like this. If possible you should stay away from him and if it is not possible then speak to his wife as openly as possible and try to sort out the matter for once and forever. Follow your heart and you will get a solution to this.