Dr. Laura: Abby, welcome to the program.
Abby: Hi. Thank you, Dr. Laura.
Dr. Laura: Hi.
Abby: I have a real quick question. My sister-in-law and I have been friends and sister-in-laws since 1989 and she and my brother separated and then they divorced because she wanted children and he didnt. Im an attorney and I did the divorce for them. It was very amicable and weve maintained our good friendship. He passed away about a year and a half ago. Since then, she started dating someone, they got married and now she is getting ready to have a baby. Shes been my best friend for a long time and Id still like to be her friend, but Im afraid if I try to stay in the relationship. I think it makes her husband uncomfortable and I dont want to cause complications. Do you have a recommendation?
Dr. Laura: Yes, continue the friendship.
Abby: Should I?
Dr. Laura: Yes.
Abby: If it makes him uncomfortable, I just didnt want to cause problems for their new family.
Dr. Laura: I understand that. Continue the relationship.
Abby: Okay.
Dr. Laura: Okay?
Abby: I appreciate that. Thank you, Dr. Laura.
Dr. Laura: Youre welcome.
