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writes:I have some private info that my best friend might very much appreciate knowing. Out of respect for her and our friendship I want to tell her, but my concern is that if I do, it runs the risk of me being involved/knowing too much about her personal business. In the name of friendship, should I tell her?
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 August 2010): See if you can get the info to her anonymously or through some neutral 3rd party that she trusts.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the advice. I heard the info inadvertantly and it's that someone she recently hooked up with may have an std. I don't know the guy well but he works in my company and is one of those guys who doesn't know when to shut up.
He may have told her, she may already know. I do want to tell her the next time I see her (or even call her), but I'm wondering if she'll be mad at me instead for getting into her personal business or for not telling her beforehand (I had no idea she even knew the guy).
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reader, Booshfan1  +, writes (11 August 2010):
If it is out of respect for her and your friendship then I say do it, you say friend might very much appreciate knowing, so do it. But just to be on the safe side see what other people say and build your choice on the advice people give. Hope this helps.
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reader, Fefi  +, writes (11 August 2010):
 i believe that you should follow your conscience and tell her, subtly, not rushing into it, but this depends on how you found out this info. if you were sticking your nose where you shouldnt have [not saying you did], then maybe you should keep this to a minimum, as she will be very disappointed and this may alter your relationship as best friends. you're gonna need to wait for her to find out for herself, but still dont tell her..
if you found out by accident, then you're going to have do the right thing, TELL HER, because when she eventually does find out, it will really hurt her that you hadnt told her [which can also affect your friendship]
Sorry if i am confusing you, but, as female, we know alot about these situations (even though we cant explain it)
good luck and tell me how it goes ;)
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