Dear Abby hears out a woman who is torn between her friend group after hearing rumors about her male friend making inappropriate advances to the women in the group.

Dear Abby: I have a friend, “Doug,” I’ve known for 30 years. I moved away, but we get together once or twice a year. I’ve known his wife longer than him and watched their son grow up, attending his sports activities when visiting and contributing to school fundraising activities. He’s a good kid.

They've all been friends for many years. Should he tell the wife what he knows and has heard about her husband?

The rumor mill says my friend's husband makes inappropriate advances and is touchy feely. I don't want to lose my friend, or destroy her marriage. But I'm leary of visiting, otherwise. Advice?

It occurred once when I was there. Sadly, there has been more than one accusation. I do not distrust those rumors. While I didn’t witness it, the behavior following the event makes sense to me now. I’m sad,

I’ve recently heard rumors that Doug has made inappropriate advances toward and touched women within our circle of friends. Sadly, there has been more than one accusation. I do not distrust those rumors.