Saturday, October 24, 2009

Hobo's Question of the Day


What do you do when you find yourself acting as an unsolicited therapist or when you no longer want to play the role of marital advisor.

I ask this question because recently I have found myself playing the part of therapist for my next door neighbors. Not too long ago I overheard my neighbors having what sounded like a physical domestic dispute. I called the police, who intervened and told the male that he had to leave.

That was the beginning of the end. The girlfriend told me the next day that he had been abusive to her over their almost 2 year long relationship, and that he no longer lived there, and that she had told him to move out. One week later he was back and the both of them wanted me to know that they were engaged.

Things were quite for awhile, but the fights began again and the police showed up again. About 2 weeks ago. I overheard the fighting again and before I could again call the police this time. There was a knock at my door. This time it was the boyfriend at the door. He told me that she was the one that was being abusive and that he needed to use my phone to call the police to have her arrested and to retrieve his belongings in order for him to move out.
Well, two weeks later he is back and another fight occurred and now she wants to know if she should take him back (again). I truly believe that I have given just about every bit of advice I can give and told them both how unhealthy the relationship appears to be.

So, my question is, how much advice can I give. Or should I even continue to give advice to a couple who seem determined to remain together despite the amount of hurt they are causing one another.
Looking for answers,

Hobo
Real talk, Real life, Real women

1 comment:

  1. I think that you should remove yourself from the drama. When something goes right or wrong and it will. Someone will tag it on you. Don't let their drama become yours.

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