How do I handle the friends issue? Tonight I got a call from one of our mutual friends. I let it go to Voicemail. She said she heard rumors about what's going on, and that she values our friendship, and please call if I want to talk. If I call, I'll cry and wail and go on about how I can't believe this is happening. I don't want that to get back to W. And I know it will. I could call and pretend, but that doesn't seem wise either. So do I just let our mutual friends go and go dark with them, too?
Or do I text back something like: Thanks for your call. I'm processing all this. Will call when I'm ready to talk.


11/4/15 W revealed EA/2 months later became PA with co-worker
Reconciling since late April 2016
Don't give up until it's time, then move on
Be patient, strong and kind but never a doormat