Awkward situation - two friends hate each other...

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Mn jury - help!
Neither of these friends are close. but they are both important to me. I knew them individually for a while before I realised that they are fueding neighbours. There's been some real nastiness going on - names called, etc. Also friend A is a close relative of my very good friend and her loyalties are obviously with her. I try to keep out of it, but they all have quite strong personalities and I would rather leave it alone. I don't think either of them are blameless, but I don't want anything to do with it! How should I handle this rather awkward situation without falling out with anyone? Thanks for any input!

I think you have to make perfectly clear to each of them that you know the other, and are not going to discuss this particular issue with either of them. And stop them politely but firmly if they stray onto the subject.

Whether they'll respect your decision is another question, but if they won't then maybe they have to understand you can't remain friends in the circumstances.

Tell them you won't discuss anything about the other

Yes, AMum, I think you are right. However, my close friend clearly feel s I should have nothing to do with friend B. She wouldn't say so, but I can tell she's judging me!