Comments on: Do I Tell a Marriage-Hungry Friend About Boyfriend’s Family History of Depression and Suicide?

By: lsa vegas dentist

lsa vegas dentist — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:27:05 +0000

I believe the risk of not telling her friend this information is greater than keeping her mouth shut.

Edward, I really agree with your comment. “We” don’t think twice about spreading malicious rumors but we second guess sharing important information.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:14:33 +0000

Totally agree with Ted-butt out! If the family had a history of diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc. would you feel compelled to tell your friend? Don’t imagine so, so keep a lid on it!

Oscar

By: Fern

Fern — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:17:48 +0000

Can’t you find a way to let her know indirectly? You might ask a neighbour to clue her in. Or if that doesnt work, an annonymous note will do it. Whatever: I agree with Judy. This person should be informed. Put yourself in her shoes: how would you feel if a close friend knew you were about to step into a risky situation and said nothing?

By: Ted

Ted — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:10:40 +0000

Butt out!

By: Heddy

Heddy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:09:57 +0000

Express your concerns -see what happens.

By: Franklin, Atlanta

Franklin, Atlanta — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:08:49 +0000

If this guy is lying about this, I wonder what else he’s lying about?

By: Edward

Edward — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:07:34 +0000

It always amazes me that people gossip about everything — yet when it comes to real life and death issues, they hesitate. What are you waiting for? She could become accidentally pregnant and carry those genes one generation further, while you’re sitting there doing nothing about it.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:05:23 +0000

If you never raised the subject with her, what makes you think he hasn’t ever mentioned it? Just because she hasn’t told? That doens’t mean she doesn’t know. She’s moved along in her life, and possibly no longer shares her intimate information with you.