DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband’s ex-wife and I are very good friends. We took our four ”shared” grandchildren, along with two of my other grandchildren, to a farm with many activities. Since this was in my town (we live 30 minutes from each other), I ran into several people I knew. I introduced her as my good friend who happens to be my husband’s ex-wife.
Most people comment that this is great that we can get along so well. Is there a better/different way I could have introduced her?
GENTLE READER: Why bother, if that one is working? Miss Manners finds this relationship delightful -- as do, it seems, most of your other friends. If there is any confusion or disbelief, it is probably only surprise, admiration and perhaps a bit of wonder that you two get along so well.
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