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would you say something?

let's pretend that someone very close to you (BFF, sister, cousin, whatever) is engaged to a jerk.  All of her family thinks he's a jerk, but no one will tell her.  Would you say anything to her?
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Re: would you say something?

  • Probably not. No one wants to hear that kind of thing. Similar to how you got upset when your family was questioning your move, I'm sure your friend would get upset as well.
  • You might gently press the subject... but I would step lightly with this issue if you want to keep a good relationship with her.
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  • Nope. It won't do any good. It'll push her away and make her angry.
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  • Yeah...I probably wouldn't say anything either. That subject can get touchy super quick, and it could do more harm than good. I'd want to SO bad [especially since when it comes to people I love being mistreated, I haz no filter], but I'd just keep my mouth shut.
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  • All of her family thinks he's a jerk, but no one will tell her?  If she has a blind eye to his behavior, she's not going to believe or appreciate anyone telling her the fiance is a jerk. 

  • Being someone who had a very huge JERK before my current DH, I have to say, if anyone told me, I wouldn't have listened. Now, do I wish someone would have said something? HECK YES! But, I really doubt I would of truly listened, I might have said, oh really? Thought about it and then decided I don't believe them. Then, I would have probably talked to that person less. 

    I think it really depends on the relationship you have with this person. Is this someone you are flat honest with, tell everything to? Then perhaps you can try. But, this is very tough territory.  

  • I'd leave it alone. If she wanted to hear it, she would have already seen it for herself. She's purposely turning a blind eye to his behavior.
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