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Wed 2 Oct, 2013 07:14 pm
I typically don't speculate on anyone's sexuality but I've long thought that my neighbor, A, (80 years old) was gay, despite his being married.
I know that it was not uncommon for men of that generation to marry and live in closeted for their entire lives. I've seen it up close-ish. I understand why they felt they had to hide. I empathize with them -- it must be awful to deny your feelings for so long.
Anyway...
His wife, B, (mid 70s) is my friend.
She came by today to tell me that he has filed for divorce, offering no explanation, refusing to discuss it at all. He's seen a lawyer and recommends that she does as well, then he leave town for several weeks.
B is devastated; totally blind sided.
I may be incorrect about A's motives (but I don't think so). I feel for him. He deserves to live his life in a way that makes him happy. I'm happy for him.
But I'm heartbroken for her.
I just feel very ..... <sigh>.....
They're both my friends.
Any words of wisdom?
Just let them each of them know that you care.
I knew a similar situation in the past. Terrible to watch.
In time, she will be able to look at the situation with reality.
I think she would find that things weren't that great.
She is in denial for right now.
She will need your friendship later, that's for sure.
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