Politics

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Not talking about the national scene here, but has anyone been in a situation where someone you've trusted and liked for a good amount of time suddenly becomes a tattletale and told some of your trusted secrets to others to gain points with them? I just had that happen online, and it sucks.

This one person took something I said in confidence and turned around and tried to use it against me. That kind of smarmy behavior is unforgivable. I don't know whether to ignore what she did, or just break off completely. There are others who know, but I don't know what they know about it.

It makes me trust people a LOT less, in the long run.

[Norquist Nemesis]

1. My you're up early!

Yes, it's happened to me in work situations and you're not the first person I've known that it's happened to on-line. I'm extra careful on-line about anything I say though I've found myself slip up on more than one occasion when communicating via email with people I consider(ed) friends.

Based solely on the bit of information you've posted, I'd suggest you confront the individual in a non-confrontational way and let him/her know what you have learned, how you learned it, and see what the response is. If they own up to it, you need to let them know how it hurt you then make a decision whether you want to continue the relationship or not. Also, if you do continue the relationship, always keep in mind what happened. Forgive, but not forget.

In the end, you have to decide what's best for you. :)

BTW- check your DU mail.

[amber dog democrat]

2. This kind of thing happens only once with me.

It appears you are dealing with some one who has a character flaw.
Did this individual know this was a blood oath?