My New Boyfriend is in Prison.
By SageMother
@SageMother (2277)
United States
January 23, 2007 12:05am CST
I just heard from a friend of mine.
She is one of those people who cannot stand to be without a boyfrined. No matter how it has worked against her, she goes from guy to guy.
She started writing this guy in prison, something I think is really unwise. Now she is heavily iinvolved, eyes all twinkly with desire, truly in love- again. I am afraid to een ask why he's in prison, but she says he's getting somewhere around July and she wants him to come live with her.
I have a problem. I don't think I can risk visitng with her or meeting this boyfriend becuase he was in prison. I haven't had ex-felons as friends, at least not that I know of, and I really don't want him to know anything about me. I REALLY don't want to meet him.
Looks like I will be losing a friendship here, but I don't see a whole lot of options.
Suggestions?
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3 responses
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
23 Jan 07
"Felon" covers a multitude of sins. I would DEFINITELY want to know what crime he had committed before inviting him into MY home. It could have been some business related crime, embezzlement or such which does not affect you personally. I think you are being either too judgmental or even a bit paranoid.
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@cabergren (1181)
• United States
4 Feb 07
I think first of all you do have find out why he is in prision. Maybe the crime wasn't as bad as you think. I do agree with you about women falling for men in prison. What is the attraction. Falling for a man you can't be with except to visit on weekends. Maybe it's a safe relationship for her because of that. But I don't really think it is gonna work out when he does finally get out. These things never do. He is probably looking for someone to help him out when he gets out and then he will probably move on. You should probably help her through all of this.
@Julia1970 (410)
• United States
3 Feb 07
I agree with you being concerned for your friend. You need to decide if this new man is worth your friendship. Ask her why he is in prison. Not all felons are bad. You are completely within your rights to not meet him and to have no contact with him, but I am just wondering if there is any reason besides him being a convict that is giving you issues? May I pose a question to you? PLease keep in mind that I am not trying to upset you. I am just wondering why you are judging him? It really seems to me that there is more to this. What ever you choose I am sure it will be for the best.
