If I knew my best friend was getting played…

What if you knew for sure that your best friend’s spouse was cheating? Would you say anything to your friend or would you opt to watch from the sidelines while things played out? Below readers share.

Sharon, 31:

I would tell. Friendship is a big thing for me. I believe in honesty. Plus I would be very upset if my best friend knew and didn’t tell me. I would like to think that my best friend would be looking out for me at all times and so I would tell her about her cheating partner.

Ashley, 28:

Hell yes, I would tell her. I wouldn’t be her best friend if I didn’t tell her. As a best friend I’m supposed to be watching her back; looking out for her. My best friend and I should be like ‘bench and batty’. For me it’s all about loyalty when it comes to friendship. But before I go I would have to have some proof, something concrete to show her, so that I can back up the argument that I’m bringing to her about her man.

Beverley, 36:

It depends. Even though she is my best friend I would want to tell her but I would have to be mindful of how she would react. She might accuse me of wanting to break up their relationship or worse, wanting her man for myself.

Stewart, 32:

To tell you the truth, I would just make things take their natural course and watch things as they play out from the sidelines. I wouldn’t want to inject myself into the situation especially if I’m friends with both of them. Because the fact of the matter is that if they break up, not only may they blame me for it, I would have to choose sides. And that’s not fun.

Rochelle, 26:

My best friend isn’t strong mentally and so I would not want to hurt her by telling her. I would rather she find out in her own time, in her own way. If she found out that I knew all along then I would be in some hot water, but only if it came to it. Plus I would have to be mindful of the timing as well. If I know she is going through a rough time or she has exams coming up, I would opt not to say anything.

Tyrone, 38:

I have been in that situation before. My mother always told me, ‘Cockroach nuh business inna fowl fight’. From past experience, don’t get involved with other people’s business especially their personal affairs as things can get a bit messy. I would find some middle ground and stay there, neither swaying to the right nor the left.