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In a recent submission to “Dear Coleen,” a reader shared a dilemma about a long-standing friendship with someone who has started behaving flirtatiously towards the reader’s husband during social gatherings. Despite valuing the friend’s humor and loyalty, the reader expressed discomfort with the situation, especially after a recent incident at a barbecue where the friend sat on the husband’s lap.
Coleen Nolan’s response empathized with the reader’s unease and suggested communicating openly with the husband about the discomfort caused by the friend’s behavior. Nolan recommended setting boundaries with the friend, such as avoiding social gatherings with partners present and addressing the issue directly if the behavior persists.
Nolan acknowledged the difficulty of confronting the friend but emphasized the importance of maintaining boundaries and addressing inappropriate behavior in friendships. Ultimately, Nolan suggested that if the friend continues to overstep boundaries, it may be a sign that the friendship has reached its natural conclusion.