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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To give my friend some honest opinions?

19 replies

wegotsomuchgoingon · 16/08/2022 18:58

My friend married a wealthy man who anted to have a family and she was mostly she sure she did not but married him because she wanted a wealthy lifestyle that she thought she could still keep if they divorced.

Fast forward 3 years she is divorcing him because she says he is pressuring her to start a family and she says he is treating her like a brood mare.

AIBU to tell my friend some honest opinions that she needs to hear?

OP posts:
Hiddenvoice · 16/08/2022 19:00

They both chose to get married, she knew what she wanted and clearly hoped she could change his mind. They are better off getting divorced as he will hopefully meet someone who wants to start a family and she can meet someone who doesn’t.
It all depends if you want tk keep the friendship going- if not then tell her she led him on and what did she expect etc.
if you want to remain her friend then I’d probably just keep out of it.

ManateeFair · 16/08/2022 19:03

Why does she ‘need’ to hear your opinion?

Eunorition · 16/08/2022 19:04

You could just not be friends with her if you don't like her morals. She doesn't need a lecture.

KettrickenSmiled · 16/08/2022 19:04

AIBU to tell my friend some honest opinions that she needs to hear?

Why does she "need" to hear them?

What is your motivation in telling her them?

Do you imagine you can change her mind, & convince her to stay in her marriage, & have DC she does not want?
If so - don't tell her.

Or do you simply need to take the moral high ground & tell her what you think of her?
If so - don't tell her.

HTH

lioncitygirl · 16/08/2022 19:10

How is what she wants to do any of your business? She gambled - lost. Now will get some money outof this but nowhere near to sustain her long term I guess. Why would she need to hear some ‘home truths’ from you? Moral high ground?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2022 19:13

YABU and unpleasant. Keep your nose out. You're not being her friend at all here - if you were, you'd just be supporting her.

abovedecknotbelow · 16/08/2022 19:13

YABU. HTH.

Bubblebubblebah · 16/08/2022 19:14

She will get very little if anything.

I understand what you mean with the opinion, but, I agree eith other PP you should just drop her. No need to be friend with someone who you fundamentally disagree on way to live lives.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 16/08/2022 19:14

Gosh you have a very high opinion of yourself!

drpet49 · 16/08/2022 19:15

She strung him along and now will walk away with some of his money. Nice(!)

Justmuddlingalong · 16/08/2022 19:16

Who would benefit from such a conversation?

AllFreeOwls · 16/08/2022 19:29

Why does she need to hear your opinion?

Teethdilema · 16/08/2022 20:44

What are these honest opinions and how would they help her?

Aquamarine1029 · 16/08/2022 20:48

Your opinion is irrelevant and she doesn't care what you think about her choices.

KettrickenSmiled · 17/08/2022 11:50

Did you always intend to just post & run @wegotsomuchgoingon - or have you retreated in shame, because you didn't get the frothing pile-on to your "friend" you were hoping for?

User280905 · 17/08/2022 11:52

If she is asking for your opinion then yes, be honest.
If she hasn't asked for your opinion then keep your nose out.

badgerstink · 17/08/2022 11:58

Honest opinions that she needs to hear?? Does she or are you just an opinionated busybody?

Does anyone truly know what goes on in other peoples marriages? I'd hazard a guess at no.

With your attitude towards your 'friend' I dare say there's a few opinions you could benefit from being told. You sound unpleasant and jealous

Sugarplumfairy65 · 17/08/2022 12:32

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/08/2022 19:13

YABU and unpleasant. Keep your nose out. You're not being her friend at all here - if you were, you'd just be supporting her.

Supporting someone doesn't mean agreeing with everything they say and do and keeping your mouth shut when they are clearly in the wrong.
No wonder people think that there are no consequences to actions anymore.

Pinkdelight3 · 17/08/2022 12:38

It sounds like she's well-aware of what she and he has done and the consequences of their choices. Much better aware than you in fact, having actually lived through it together. What makes you think your opinion will add anything other than unnecessary extra conflict?

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