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'I know my mate’s a cheat and now I’m feeling guilty'
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics9 hr. ago

'I know my mate’s a cheat and now I’m feeling guilty'

A man in his early 30s writes to advice columnist Coleen about his friend, who is engaging in risky behavior such as sleeping with a co-worker while already in a long-term relationship. The writer feels conflicted about whether to inform his friend's girlfriend, who is also his friend, about the infidelity. Coleen advises the writer to confront his friend again, emphasizing the potential impact on the girlfriend and the risk of being 'shot the messenger' if he reveals the truth. She also suggests the writer consider distancing himself from the friend if the behavior continues.

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'I know my mate’s a cheat and now I’m feeling guilty'

A man in his early 30s writes to advice columnist Coleen about his friend, who is engaging in risky behavior such as sleeping with a co-worker while already in a long-term relationship. The writer feels conflicted about whether to inform his friend's girlfriend, who is also his friend, about the infidelity. Coleen advises the writer to confront his friend again, emphasizing the potential impact on the girlfriend and the risk of being 'shot the messenger' if he reveals the truth. She also suggests the writer consider distancing himself from the friend if the behavior continues.

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