Jann Blackstone, Tribune News Service
Q. This is sort of an ethical question. My ex-wife remarried two years ago and even though this sounds a little weird, I find I like him, poor unsuspecting sap. I can tell he cares about my kids and he’s actually a good influence.
Here’s the deal. My ex has always liked her wine, and I suspect it’s causing some problems over there. Her husband told me he asked her if drinking played a part in our breakup and she told him no, but that is a lie. It is the exact reason I left. So, when things like that come up again and I am asked to clarify the truth, should I? Or do I keep my mouth shut?
A. You walk a fine line when you become cordial with your ex’s new partner — and it sounds as if you are becoming more than merely cordial, maybe even friends. As a