Karma Cleanser - February 27 2002

Dear Karma Cleanser:
One of my girlfriend’s friends is having an affair with a married man. We, my girlfriend and I, are friends with both of them. I have talked to them both and they see no problem with what they are doing. I love my girlfriend very much and would never pick her friends for her, but I would feel a lot better if we stayed away from them. ?
?To show my disdain for the situation, I have started calling the girl by the guy’s wife’s name. Several people have asked me what is going on and I keep telling them nothing that I know of. But I’m tired of lying for them. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Should I keep on lying to cover up for them? ???
?-- ANTI-ADULTERER

The Karma Cleanser strongly believes that your so-called “gut” reaction is worth listening to. In this case, your conscience is telling you that you think what you’re seeing is wrong. Rather than trying to dictate who your girlfriend hangs out with, focus instead on yourself. There’s no need to lie about your feelings, but drop the passive-aggressive name game and politely excuse yourself from the situation.

Dear Karma Cleanser:
You gave bad karma concerning the telephone issues between two roommates (“Someone’s Always Listening,” Feb. 13). To me, if the bills are paid equally, then the phone time also should be respected and used accordingly. Why should one spend extra money on a cell phone? The impolite user is the one who should be told to get off the phone and get on the cell phone.?
?-- WIRED & FIRED

Interesting insight, W&F. Since the impolite roommate obviously had no intention of ceding her landline, we meant to suggest that the slighted party bail from the phone service agreement altogether and seek greener dial tones elsewhere. Sorry if that got lost in translation; perhaps we had a bad connection.

Dear Karma Cleanser:
We read your column every week and usually have a laugh or two over the crazy shit people do. But I’ll have to say that you gave really shitty advice to “Bad Vibes,” (Feb. 6), the woman who said she sends out a bad aura and always has had bad luck. Some people are born to suck. They just have to get used to it.? ?
?-- THE VIBE MASTER

Interesting insight, TVM. We suspect that you’ve proven your own point.

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