Comments on: What If He Doesn’t Respect the Dead?

By: Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN

Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:32:16 +0000

I guess if you feel the need to socialize wtih this group, then you may need to accept they are self centered, uncaring folks. Know in your heart that your companion did his share and then some. I will bet that those who know him well, know better, just as you do.

By: Tansi

Tansi — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:56:41 +0000

Life is for the living, and if this is how his partner and wife remember the past, let it be. Maybe one reason they act this way is that they think this promotes HIS reputation.

By: C. Jaeger

C. Jaeger — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:46:23 +0000

My guess: Katherine is overly sensitive and misinterpreting everything. Just maybe the partner avoids mentioning her dead companion so as not to bring up painful memories, including his onetime tendency to work himself into an early grave. Maybe she listens selectively. I would suggest that before reaching extreme conclusions, she should invite the couple to dinner (rather than constantly being on the receiving end) and tell them how she feels. Of course she may be right — they might simply want to grab all the credit for success for themselves — but what does she lose by raising the subject?

By: Arielle

Arielle — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:39:32 +0000

Hey, here’s a thought. On the anniversary of his death, Katherine should ask to have a memorial plaque to her companion installed in the main office. I doubt his partner will be gutsy enough to refuse. That will be a permanent reminder of his role in the business.

By: Candee

Candee — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:36:31 +0000

It is a well known fact in those circles which understand the forces of the Universe, that people who take undeserved credit will lose any credit which they have rightly earned. When it happens, they will not know why, but Katherine will know that cosmic justice has been done.

By: Neria

Neria — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:33:08 +0000

Am i missing something? Why are you still mixing with these people? They may have been good as business partners but leave much to be desire as friends. Its not your job to educate them, but rather to work on your own emotional recovery. Get yourself a life and forget about them.