Dear Queenie,
When my husband and I had bad times in our marriage I used to talk to my best friend about our problems. My husband and have worked things out, but now my friend doesn't like him anymore.
I want to invite her to social events with our other friends, but she won't come because of him.
Queenie, how can I get her to lighten up?—Worried friend
Dear Worried friend,
I doubt you can. When she learned about the problems you were having with him she lost all respect for your husband and wants nothing to do with him.
Learn a lesson from this: When you have a problem, consult a professional counsellor rather than crying on your friend's shoulders. You are lucky she did not lose respect for you too – or maybe she did?