His wife shared many details about their personal lives with me. They are now separated.
For several years, I have gone to a medical specialist I’ll call “Eric” for certain issues. Eric’s wife, “Nina,” and I were very close friends. Our families celebrated holidays and special occasions together. However, over the course of our friendship, Nina shared many details about their personal lives with me. They are now separated.
My knowledge of these details makes me feel very uncomfortable about seeing Eric. I would like to see another doctor in the practice, since all of my records are there. I’m not sure how to ask for another doctor without giving some reason, and I do not want to cast aspersions on Eric professionally. Your advice, please?Depending upon the size of the practice, you may not be questioned about why you want to make the change.
However, if Eric confronts you, all you have to say is that you prefer to see someone else from now on. Period. If you are questioned further, take your business -- and your records, which belong to you -- to another specialist in a different practice.Last year, two former classmates bought houses next door to me. I don’t mind one of them, but the other, “Evie,” is a snippy know-it-all with a sugar daddy boyfriend. She looks down on everyone.
In addition to yelling over the fence when they see us outside or on our back deck, they have invited my husband and me to dinner at their house and for happy hour several times. I have made excuses, but I’m running out of them. I have no intention of accepting these invitations. My husband thinks we should “just get it over with” and go, but I’m afraid accepting will just open doors for more. Help!Your husband may mean well, but I agree with you. Do not accept.
My problem is, people are always telling me I should work more than I do. I paid my dues throughout my life, and it irks me because it feels to me like people can’t stand that I have it made and they don’t. It takes a lot to hold my tongue. If you please, give me a snappy comeback for these folks.Resist the urge to flaunt the fact that you have it made and they don’t.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dear Abby: Friendship with doctor’s wife puts patient in a tough spotFor several years, I have gone to a medical specialist I’ll call “Eric” for certain issues. Eric’s wife, “Nina,” and I were very close friends.
Read more »
Dear Abby: Friend refuses to believe woman didn’t speak ill of herShe approached me in the parking lot after church, raising her voice, flailing her arms and saying three people had told her that I told them to stay away from her and her husband.
Read more »
Dear Abby: My mom started dating in an assisted living facilityDear Abby advises a woman whose other recently started dating after the death of her father and another woman who thought her sister said something rude.
Read more »
Dear Abby: She acted like he was unwelcome at the high school reunionWas my sister rude in confronting this man?
Read more »
Dear Abby: Elderly pair’s connection ruffles feathers for someAt assisted living facility, 'Mom has met and befriended a widower. ... They eat together, walk, attend activities and enjoy sitting and talking together every day.'
Read more »
Dear Abby: Widowed pair’s friendship in care home bothers some familyMom has recently found out that this man’s daughters are upset about their friendship, and she feels badly about it.
Read more »