Am I obligated to tell someone if I know their partner is cheating on them?
I know someone who though I have not been close with them, I care for as a friend. I know they're a very good person and they do not deserve what they're getting from this girl. It's a crazy coincidence that I even found out that this girl is cheating on him. Do I find some way to tell him or just leave it be
EDIT: Consider that I will likely find a way to tell this person anonymously. I'm not about to get myself all up in his drama. I just feel bad for the guy.
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Posted by bmaninca Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:15AM
Leave it be... that has a way of exploding on you.
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Posted by QueenIzabella Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:18AM
MYOB
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Posted by rainbowbrat09 Jan 8th, 2013 at 11:19AM
I was cheated on by my ex-gf, and my sister and several of my freinds knew about it, but didn't tell me (including hitting on one of my freinds when I was in the same room asleep). When I found out I was just as upset with my sister and freinds as I was with her. I would tell.
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Posted by legendofbillyjean Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:56AM
All of these answers are so good that I really have nothing further to add.
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Posted by Hiddenheart101 Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:29AM
No your not obligated,but if he has some doubt whether she is or not yes.If he is a friend and finds out you knew and didn't tell that could turn out not so good to .It all depends on good of a friend he is,how serious they are .Any decision you make could turn out bad ,go with what you can live with .
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Posted by WisestFool Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:23AM
Age old question . Puts you in a real awkward position , yes , sorry . In all honesty , don't get involved when it isn't your affair and be a friend to help pick up the pieces when it hits the fan for them .
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Posted by REALSOUL4 Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:21AM
In relationships and marriages it's best to stay out of their business because they both might turn on you. What's in the "Dark" will come to "Light". You don't have no obligation to them,they are the ones who are supposed to be obligated to one another. You stay "Neutral".
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Posted by noelli Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:21AM
follow your heart instead of your head on this msatter yiour heart is always right when it comes to feelings. your head is full of what society thinks is right
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Posted by Coldwarrior Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:19AM
Nope. your not their mommy or their minder. but if you want to be a busy body then stick your nose in there and see how it turns out.
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Posted by cpgnatly Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:18AM
People tend to know when their partner is cheating on them. I've seen people react to someone else noticing. These people generally are in deep denial or too immature to handle the embarrassment and the reaction tends to be negative against the person giving them information. Prepare for your friendship to die if you tell your friend, but the key will be to understand, they were never really your friend if they treat you bad for letting them know what you saw.
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Posted by prettyflamingo Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:17AM
leave ti it could b just aone off fling youll do more harm than good
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Posted by LucilleLucilleLucille Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:17AM
I would mind my own business and not get involved in their drama.
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Posted by MYKOMPUTER Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:17AM
thats the last thing you do cause as soon as you do, youre in the middle of it. you said this, you said that.
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Posted by DozerDan Jan 8th, 2013 at 11:20AM
No, there is no obligation for you to become a pernicious snit.
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Posted by bijouxbroussard Jan 8th, 2013 at 11:12AM
You're not "obligated", it's really none of your business. Obviously you're going to do what you want, but keep in mind that if you're revealed as the source of the information and then he forgives her (happens more than you might think), things will be beyond awkward.
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Reply by carissakayb Jan 8th, 2013 at 11:14AM
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Posted by jackblasio Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:31AM
This reminds me of that "I saw what you did" movie...it didn't turn out well for the girls that said that....and so..............
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Reply by carissakayb Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:32AM
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Posted by primnproper Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:23AM
I had this i went and confronted the person having the affair to give them the chance to sort it with there partner themselves first....
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Posted by sunnygirls2 Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:20AM
I'd try confronting the girl. You are definitely not obligated to tell him. It's up to you.
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Posted by mariusthered Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:18AM
your good intentions might get you turned into the bad guy. so if you can find a way to get them caught without you being in the middle
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Posted by Babydoll42 Jan 8th, 2013 at 10:17AM
Oooh....that's a slippery slope....you must really know what your true purpose and intention is in telling him....then do what you think is right...good luck with that!
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