Carolyn Hax: Apparently not good enough for ‘best’ friend’s good news

The Washington Post · Carolyn Hax ·

Not trusted with the early secret of friend’s promotion, this letter writer has decided to drop the friendship — and not tell.

Dear Carolyn: My friend is a minister. Each year, the church hierarchy decides if ministers stay in their positions or move. This year, when I asked my friend if they were staying or moving, they said they didn’t know yet. It was a lie. My friend was promoted to a managerial position in the church. When I asked why my friend didn’t tell me the truth until after the fact, the answer was, “I was asked to keep it close to my vest until it was announced.”

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Carolyn Hax: Apparently not good enough for ‘best’ friend’s good news

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