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Old 08-23-2007   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: Not sure what to say......

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Originally Posted by badbadputer View Post
I want so much to tell her to keep him away from their daughter, but not sure if I can. As a friend to her I want to support her decision, but as a mother myself, it worries me.
Is this the time where I have to admit that it's not my place to say anything?
If I understand the story rightly, she should absolutely keep the girl away from Mr. Mean. You have a responsibility, I think, to tell her that as a friend. A wise person once told me, "Before they make a decision, it's advice; after they make the decision, it's criticism." If she's that torn up about it, she'll probably appreciate some advice. Once she decides, then it's time to support whatever decision she did make.

Hope my two cents helped.
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