Prudence Advice on Attending Friend’s Birthday Party
A mother asks how to handle future play dates with the wife of a former abusive partner who stalked her. She wants to avoid contact yet feels courteous about declining invitations. She seeks guidance on what to tell the other woman and whether to attend the birthday party with her son.
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Honesty not the best policy in a tricky social sit
Prudence suggests avoid revealing the full story to the wife to prevent marital tension. Propose social limits by citing your husband’s business life and avoid future parental socialization. Consider switching to a new music program next school year to reduce risk and preserve the boys’ friendship.
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