Dear Abby: Is there a good way to tell newly married friend I don’t like hanging out with her husband?
- A person expresses concern about spending time with a married friend's husband, stating that they are not fun to socialize with, and seeks advice on how to handle it.
- Abigail Van Buren, writing as Dear Abby, advises against telling a newlywed that her husband isn't fun to socialize with.
- Women are encouraged to maintain friendships through activities like girls' lunches, spa days, and exercise.
- Dear Abby warns that confronting the friend may lead to being excluded from future gatherings.
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Woman wants to spend time with married gal pals
DEAR ABBY: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I’m close with one friend but don’t enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not…
Dear Abby: Woman wants fun times with gal pals, minus husbands
DEAR ABBY: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I'm close with one friend but don't enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not overtly offensive, they're just not fun to socialize with.Should I slowly pull away from the relationship over a couple of years, or do I confront my friend about the issue of not wanting to spend time with their significant oth…
Dear Abby: I want to spend time with my friends, but their spouses ... not so much
DEAR ABBY: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I’m close with one friend but don’t enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not overtly offensive, they’re just not fun to socialize with.
Dear Abby: Is there a good way to tell newly married friend I don’t like hanging out with her husband?
DEAR ABBY: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I’m close with one friend but don’t enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not overtly offensive, they’re just not fun to socialize with.
Dear Abby: My friend’s husband is a bore, how do I keep our friendship?
Dear Abby: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I’m close with one friend but don’t enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not overtly offensive, they’re just not fun to socialize with.
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