Clarification post - and the final post from me. I know there will be a sigh of relief at that thought!! Was that meant to be sarcastic??? - but of course. We Aries are well known for that trait!

First of all, let me say one more time, that I am not picking on Marigold. It doesn't matter who the OP is, if the issue was the same, I would say the same to whoever it was.

I also never said anything about having a friend to confide in. We all have them I would hope (yes Marigold, I do, believe it or not) - providing a shoulder to cry on, a sympathetic ear to listen - but also smart enough to know when to keep quiet in certain areas. Marriage advice is not something to be given or taken lightly, and it should be left to the "pros".

I think Marigold was right for being there for her "friends" - to listen and not judge. What advice she offered (other than to seek professional help), is something that only she and the other 2 parties know for certain. Any other advice she may have given in regards to their marriage problems should definitely be a no-no - even if she was asked. What's right for one marriage, could be totally wrong for another. And as I mentioned before, I have seen friendships end over well intentioned advice (of various kinds) - even when it was asked for..

So since my well intentioned post wasn't asked for - I will leave!