Ask Amy: Sleuth wants to report adultery to friend
I asked Dave if he was going to talk to his son and he said yes, but it's been three weeks and he hasn't said anything to him.
Dave made one attempt by inviting his son over to his place to talk, but the son brought along his girlfriend, and he didn't want to say anything in front of her.
I've lost respect for his son and feel angry that Dave hasn't said anything to his son yet.
Should I stay out of this?
– JB
Dear JB: One huge advantage of dating, versus cohabiting or marriage, is that you don’t actually have any responsibility regarding notifying, reprimanding, or even having a point of view about your friend’s parenting choices.
This young(ish) adult has two parents who are aware of and concerned about him.
You do not have the right to dictate the timing of your guy’s confrontation with his son.
Yes, you should stay out of this.
Whew. Aren’t you relieved?
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