You meet a woman, in a small town. She's married but a couple of yrs ago supposedly cheated on her husband. They appear to be happily married today, with 3 kids, 1 being a newborn. She's very sweet & interested in making female friends....but would you distance yourself too due to the rumor mill?
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Seems silly to distance myself. I'm not her husband lol her infidelity has nothing to do with me

I'm conflicted because it could just be a rumor but at the same time I find it very important to surround yourself with people that have the same values. And it's never a good idea to hang out with cheaters. I know I wouldn't want my husband to befriend a cheater.

Also I don't love the idea of befriending people that find themselves in drama. True or not. Some people bring peace and some bring chaos.

Befriend her. Give her a chance. She seems to be open and honest.

Yes I’d be her friend if we didn’t already know each other but I’d want to find out if she actually cheated or not too . I don’t like Cheaters so If she actually did cheat while we had been friends then no wouldn’t be her friend . One last thing being if she was overly flirty with my husband we wouldn’t be friends just bc that’s rude and I’ve seen women do it before

Nothing wrong with a few playdates to get your own feel for her vibe. Just trust your gut and look out for any red flags. People make mistakes and people also grow and change. It’s not fair to judge her now on her past self, but if she’s toxic you should see that for yourself soon enough.

So if its fact she cheated no I wouldn't. I can't be friends with someone like that. If she is willing to cheat on the husband she supposedly loves and made vows to whos to say she won't backstab me...