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Would a true friend tell?
My best guy friend just got a new girlfriend. I found out through mutual friends that this girl is doing drugs, and I know my best friend wouldn't like that. So that makes me think I should tell him. The problem is, it's really just gossip (although the person who told me has never lied to me before, or been wrong).
I am also a little afraid that he will think I'm just saying this to make them break up. Should I tell him my suspicions, or clam up and see what happens? Thanks in advance for thoughtful answers.
11 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Tell him he doesn't have to believe you, tell him you don't know what to believe yourself, tell him you thought it was his right to know what was being said about her because it might get said about him too if he's with her. Whatever you do you should be a real friend and tell him what might save him some embarrassment!
The thing is, it doesn't matter if it's true or not, a reputation's all you've got. Your friend doesn't need to be labeled a drug user & if it's not true about his new girlfriend she should know that people are accusing her of it.
- 5 years ago
A true friend comes in all sorts of ways. Instead of just sitting there waiting for a friend, go up to that person who you don't know so well, or the girl who sits alone at lunch, and make friends. You might find out how much you have alike with that person. You never know until you try.
- 1 decade ago
NO NO NO ... You never repeat things you've HEARD! Only tell what you have actually seen with your own eyes. That friend may not have ever lied to you, but that friend may just be repeating what he/she HEARD. What if you tell him, and you find out later that it is not TRUE? If you want to remain his friend, then you have to let him make his own mistakes. If she is doing drugs, he WILL find out soon enough. Sit back and let nature take it's course.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Ask the girlfriend if she's really into drugs, that's the only way you would know if the "gossip" that she's into drugs is true. if she denies it, then speak with your best friend and tell him about what you've heard.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
This is your friend, and friends do give opinions. If that was my friend I would tell him what the story is that goes around but I wouldn't make decisions for him as this is his life. But you should also make sure that your friend understands that you are only concerned and that you think that he should know about this. Good luck. Rather he hears this from you than finding out from someone else and he might get mad that you weren't the one that told him and kept it to yourself.
- 1 decade ago
Yes, if he doesn't know already, you are obliged as a friend to tell. There must be a reason the girlfriend hadn't said anything yet, and people like that are not fit for relationships.
It is your moral obligation to let your friend know if something is going on around them that they don't like.
- Love yaLv 41 decade ago
thats tough, i would probably tell him if your his best friend he should believe you if he doesnt then probably doesnt trust you trust is one of the most important things that you should have if your a true friend if doesnt trust you then he's not a true friend i dont wanna be mean im sure his a great friend but you get my point.
Source(s): me - Anonymous1 decade ago
tell him.
but also tell him that u heard it.
it could be true and this would be bad for ur friend.
its better that he knows the truth.
- mommaLv 41 decade ago
tell him if you r a true friend to him tell him '' this is what i heard you need to check it out''
- 1 decade ago
talk to him about it... you can even tell him that its just gossip... but they should know that she is being talked about...