Wednesday, February 18, 2009

no offense, but...

He's not that hot. He doesn't tell her he loves her. You know she could do sooo much better.

Do you say something?

Jezebel asks that question here, asking its readers what they'd do if a friend was marrying Mr. Wrong.

I always err on the side of caution while talking to my friends about their relationships. As in, like, generally saying nothing at all.

Of course, there extreme situations -- like domestic abuse -- that require intervention. But in other less extreme cases, you have to be careful. You don't know the relationship's dynamic without being around a couple 24-7.

What's more, what you value as "normal" might be secondary to your friend.

But my biggest issue with confronting a friend about her boyfriend is that she probably won't listen. When it comes to romance, people do whatever they want. No matter how bad the relationship seems on the outside.

Thoughts?