RICHARD,

That reminds me of the time I was working at a law firm in Hartford. I had always wondered what happened to my very best childhood friend. When I got married, she and her husband hung out with me and mine. We lost touch for about 12 years. She had kids, I had a kid. I looked her up and left a message on her answering machine. I got a call from her ex-husband's new wife saying Sue and her husband had been divorced for a while, and she gave me Sue's phone number.

Well, it turns out that after my husband and I divorced, HER husband forbid her to associate with me because he thought I was a bad influence. It wasn't until I spoke with her that I found out my ex went over to their house crying the blues and airing OUR dirty laundry (keep in mind he met these two people through ME!! )

I was furious!! This is a friend I've known for over 30 years!!! But, my motto is...

Husbands come and go, but best friends are forever!!!

Susie and I have remained the BEST of friends since our reunion some 12 years ago!! She's the sister I never had!