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To wonder what happened to Janet and is she ok?

226 replies

letsbepositive2024 · 15/01/2024 17:37

Trying to keep this concise and sort of lighthearted as it's weirding me out. Confused

DH friend Dave was/is married to Janet. He met up with Dave for gigs etc as they have a shared music interest. Janet also went to gigs with them as did her best friend, Sally. I met Janet and Sally quite a few times and all very friendly.

Six months ago Dave and Janet suddenly split up due to his excessive drinking, apparently. He's now sober and came around last night, and introduced Sally as his girlfriend! We had a pleasant enough evening but I just wanted to ask 'where is Janet? Are you still friends with her Sally? Was this an affair? Does she know?

I know it's none of my business and DH doesn't know anything but it's like Janet never existed and that her and Sally were never bestfriends. Sally was talking away quite happily about their plans and future and they're moving in together, but no mention of Janet.

It's makes me want to shout JANET and see if she metaphorically appears.

She did exist as I met her!

Am I losing it? Is this weird? Should I ask? Grin

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Macandcheeese · 15/01/2024 18:19

Of course I hope she's okay (and still exists) but also loving the Good Place reference 😁
Wait I've just realised you also could've mean the Rocky Horror picture show. Either or!

AFreshStart24 · 15/01/2024 18:20

I mean, was Janet your friend? Did you have her number? If not then I guess it none of your business. 🤷🏼‍♀️ If they want to talk about it then they will.

Willmafrockfit · 15/01/2024 18:20

just ask him and sally, how is janet?

Zonder · 15/01/2024 18:22

Have you looked on social media?

YesitsBess · 15/01/2024 18:23

Thanks to this thread I am now singing "Janet are you OK? Are you OK? Are you OK Janet" to the tune of "Smooth Criminal".

Sunnysideupagain · 15/01/2024 18:23

letsbepositive2024 · 15/01/2024 17:45

It's not just me, is it? This is strange.

I don't know Janet that well to call her up, it was more DH music friends, but it does feel quite brutal.

Every time Sally spoke I wanted to say 'Janet' Smile

I actually think you’ve stumbled on the answer here…

Accidentally call Sally, ‘Janet’ then wait for a reaction. It won’t tell you much but will make great entertainment.

Follow up by asking ‘ how is Janet these days? Haven’t seen her in ages!’

Spirallingdownwards · 15/01/2024 18:24

Trump all of you with friend who died in RTA and her best friend literally stood with the DH at funeral and comforted his kids and a month later left her own DH and kids (same age) and moved in with him. Now married. Definitely raised a few eyebrows!

Riapia · 15/01/2024 18:25

A woman would want to know, a man wouldn’t be interested.
Theres the difference.

LenaLamont · 15/01/2024 18:26

I hope Janet is living her best life in sunny climes far away from her ex-friend Sally and her cheating husband Dave.

I'm definitely Team Janet in this scenario.

WhyAmINotCleaning · 15/01/2024 18:26

Isn't she with Roy now? Grin

Watchthedoormat · 15/01/2024 18:27

Your dh MUST know!
He's not somehow involved in this triangle square is he?
Perhaps Janet is now a groupie for one of the bands?

OrchardBlack · 15/01/2024 18:27

#FindJanet

letsbepositive2024 · 15/01/2024 18:28

I'm going to phone a friend of Sally later and try and find out in a polite way

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Namerequired · 15/01/2024 18:28

Oh I would have to ask.

Heather37231 · 15/01/2024 18:29

We don’t talk about Janet, no, no…we don’t talk about Janet…

OrchardBlack · 15/01/2024 18:30

YesitsBess · 15/01/2024 18:23

Thanks to this thread I am now singing "Janet are you OK? Are you OK? Are you OK Janet" to the tune of "Smooth Criminal".

'You've been hit by, you've been struck by, a smooth Janet'

sssf24 · 15/01/2024 18:31

It's makes me want to shout JANET and see if she metaphorically appears.

😂

Try this.

Thehamsterthatcametotea · 15/01/2024 18:31

Make and wear a T-shirt that says, ‘Where’s Janet’ but don’t mention it until they do.

Fannyfiggs · 15/01/2024 18:32

Does your DH's friend have a new patio? If so, there's your answer for where Janet is 😱

Circularargument · 15/01/2024 18:34

Riapia · 15/01/2024 18:25

A woman would want to know, a man wouldn’t be interested.
Theres the difference.

I'm a woman and would mind my own fucking business.

LovedmyRaleighChopper · 15/01/2024 18:36

Circularargument · 15/01/2024 18:34

I'm a woman and would mind my own fucking business.

@Circularargument what an absolute blast you must be at parties 😉

Theunamedcat · 15/01/2024 18:37

Janet? Janet! Who the fuck is Janet!!

ShirleyValentine1989 · 15/01/2024 18:37

Circularargument · 15/01/2024 18:34

I'm a woman and would mind my own fucking business.

Is that you Sally? Come on luv put us out of misery and tell us where Janet is....

AnonyLonnymouse · 15/01/2024 18:37

Invites issued for a family wedding. Bride’s parents are organising the wedding, having been given a list of names and addresses for invitees on both sides.

Groom’s Auntie Pam and Uncle Roy are invited.

Auntie Pam returns the invitation card having crossed out Uncle Roy’s name and written in that of Jim.

The Bride’s parents were a bit shocked to say the least!

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 15/01/2024 18:38

The PP mentioning cut and pasting Sally into the scene.
Reminds me many years ago, knew someone who got married to a woman who had previously been engaged and had a wedding booked. Wedding was called off. Bride found New Groom, the guy I knew, and carried on with the original wedding arrangements and venue, just with a change of groom. Wonder if they are still married?!

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