A woman shares her feelings of hurt after her best friend, Mary, declines her request to stay overnight due to her living situation. Despite their long friendship, the refusal seems to suggest a lack of trust regarding her relationship with Mary’s husband. The advice given emphasizes understanding that Mary's living arrangements may not allow for guests without implying distrust. In another column, the issue of unwanted physical contact from a mother-in-law creates discomfort for a woman who has a history of sexual abuse, highlighting the need for clear boundaries in relationships.
I can't get over what she said... I cry about this every time I remember.
Rather than implying you might come on to her husband, she may have been trying to convey in her abbreviated statement that he is not open to having a guest.
I request that people ask me before they touch me, and I usually agree.
My mother-in-law refuses to ask before touching me and brushes off my request.
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