Think back on any conversations you may have had about ow. I can't tell you how many times my H's answer to the question "why" was " It's somebody to talk to ".
If I had my listening ears on, it would have sunk in a long time ago. He now thinks she is "brutally honest" give me a break!! So, it is my job to "listen & validate". She isn't honest. She manipulates. Honesty would have said, go home, talk to your wife, don't call me. I'm not a part of you R.
When you can't make a decision because you are torn between your heart and your head, listen to the half with the brain.