The husband of BEST FRIEND'S WIFE has had a friend for 40 years named Nick, a man who has had a run of bad luck. Recently Nick brought over to their home his newest girlfriend, a woman named Hattie who stated she was bipolar and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. Hattie proceeded to drink 2 1/2 bottles of wine, and then asked for prescription pain medication. Here's the question: "Personally, I don't want that woman at my house again. If Nick calls and wants to bring Hattie around again, how should we say no?"
Dear Abby's reply was "Don't say no. Suggest that the four of you go out for dinner and make it a short evening."
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Okay, since when is it a requirement that one has to socialize with their husband's loser friend and even bigger loser girlfriend? No matter whether she's a loser or not - if Best Friend's Wife does not enjoy the company of Hattie, then why should she waste her time in her presence? Nick is the husband's best friend. Nick and Husband can go out and do whatever things aging male BFF's do - whether it's bowling, sporting events, karaoke. Meanwhile, Best Friend's Wife can go out with one of her own friends or just stay home and read a good book.
This will also prevent bad feelings all around. If she were to force herself to go out and socialize with Nick and Hattie, it's unlikely she would be able to hide her dismay. Her overwhelming lack of enthusiasm would make everyone uncomfortable.
ALTERNATE SUGGESTION
Why not trying bonding with Hattie by learning how to imbibe large quantities of wine, followed by a chaser of various prescription pain-killers?
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