Open marriage creates unstable triangle
If my friend is unhappy with her marriage, is it wrong for her to seek her own happiness somewhere else? It's not like she is cheating because all they did was talk online. They met once, but they had other people with them. What should I do?
-- Confused
Dear Confused: The only thing you should do is to urge your friend to work on her own problem-solving skills, and deal with her marriage problems directly. Under no circumstances should you be a go-between.
Yes, we are all entitled to our own happiness. But we are obligated to pursue our happiness in ethical ways. Engaging in an emotional affair with a married man is not ethical.
Dear Amy: I did a genuine "spit take" with the first line of your answer to "Noodling on It," who was complaining about customers vaping weed in a ramen shop. You wrote, "I must point out the obvious: Weed and ramen do seem a somewhat magical fit." Thank you for the laugh.
-- A Fan
Dear Fan: As I frequently point out: I'll be here all week!
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