I didn't think of it in terms of "brainwashing", but I like that too. My H has "new" friends that I've never met (of course) and he has only minimally said anything to me about anything these people have said. Mostly that was hurry up and get a D, the changes are just her manipulating you, etc., etc. I think one of his friends may have some sense (I sure hope so). It's nuts.
