Engaged couple's relationship is in escrow
Sharon and I get along great. Cat is now mad at me because I get along with Sharon and will occasionally spend time with her, when I am not busy with my own job and kids.
I have tried to reach out to Cat and spend time with her, but when I do she complains about Sharon. If she finds out that I have talked to her or have spent time with her she goes into a rage. She accuses me of being distant and of not spending time with her.
Cat gets mad if I spend time with Sharon, but she spends time with other people that we are mutually friends with, and I don't get invited to their outings. I'm fine with that.
I am getting tired of Cat trying to control my other friendships.
How do I handle this with her? She has basically written me off as a friend.
I am tired of this drama and jealousy. She is 54 years old.
Shouldn't these playground antics be over by now?
-- Hurt and Frustrated
Dear Hurt: One reason playground play is so important in primary school is because it gives children the opportunity to learn and practice important social skills involving boundaries, sharing, winning and losing.
"Cat" didn't seem to absorb these important lessons.
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