Ulderico Scipione6 days agoI (32M) reconnected with an old friend (30M) from my military days in 2021 after losing touch for a few years. He and his wife live just 15 minutes away, so we started hanging out more often. Over time, I noticed that they often bicker, which seemed typical for a long-term couple, but sometimes her comments towards him felt disrespectful. He’s shared with me that he struggles with depression and has had thoughts of suicide, although he stays strong for their kids, which has made me concerned for him. I had developed a good friendship with his wife, where we’d joke around and share memes, but nothing inappropriate ever happened. However, during a birthday party for their youngest child, there was a moment of tension between them. In front of everyone, she mentioned that they had argued about me, implying that my friend thought we’d been intimate. It was awkward, and I left the party feeling uncomfortable. The next day, I spoke with both of them—she apologized, and I clarified that nothing had occurred between us. Later, I went out to a bar, and she called me to ask where I was. She showed up with a couple of friends and, during the evening, started flirting with me and repeatedly asked if I’d be interested in being intimate. I firmly declined and made it clear that I would never betray her husband. After that night, I felt conflicted and upset, unsure of how to approach my friend without causing serious issues for his family. Update: I eventually decided to be honest with my friend. I also discussed the situation with my girlfriend, and both of them handled it surprisingly well. My friend told me that his wife had lied, claiming we had “just happened” to meet at the bar. I clarified the truth, including how she had called me and showed him that I had blocked her on social media. He thanked me for being honest.1222
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