It's the "friend" who has the sideline in poop-stirring. No friend of mine.
I split the decision into two - told her that the watering hole had temporarily become a stand in for Parliament. Know what I mean? Lots of talk and depending on who you listen too it's either right or utter rot.
I understand your questions though
Passing along (undiluted) would be wrong as it would show ME up as the bad guy.
Not passing them along would just delay the inevitable - my W (who is NO fool) would work out (again) that things are not well in the friends head (or life for that matter).
It really should have been answer 2. Slipped slightly. Sorry to you, to me and most importantly my W.
