Quote Originally Posted by Vela
I find, personally, that it's usually best to stay out of these types of things as often somehow the "messenger" can come out on the bad end of things. It if was dangerous, regarding the person looking after the child, then yes. As for the other people, if she doesn't know them, then I wouldn't have said anything about what they were saying, especially since they were the worst offenders in saying things. I don't necessarily think you were wrong per se, but it may end up backfiring on you in the end. I try never to get involved unless it will actually harm the person they are talking about.
I agree 100%. If you want to feel like you've done something good for
your friend, you could speak out in her defense right then & then let it
drop. At least those gossipers would know that you don't appreciate
hearing any of it. IMO.