Ask Amy: Reconnection with woman will disrupt family
Now I am not "permitted" to talk with him during the day. No more lunches. I should let it go, but I feel as if a friendship that I valued is devalued. Do you have any idea what sort of group could have such requirements as abandoning longtime friends?
-- Puzzled Pal
Dear Puzzled: Your friend might be attending AA meetings, religious meetings, getting dialysis treatments or playing poker. He also might want to exit the friendship, but not know how to tell you.
If you are truly worried about him, yes -- you could reach out to his wife with an expression of concern.
March 2010
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