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The Slice

A friend’s ex gives you a dirty look

I think that happened to me Sunday at Trader Joe's.

Can't be sure. But it seemed as if a woman once married to a friend of mine shot me a disapproving glance.

Did I deserve that? I did not. I encountered that woman only a few times while she was briefly hitched to my friend. And I don't believe I ever badmouthed her after the split. In any case, I had not bumped into her since.

So, what should I have done?

A) Nothing. That might be her default facial expression. B) Nothing. She might not like me for some reason having nothing to do with the divorce. C) Nothing. What's to be gained? D) Nothing. Why would I care what she thinks about anything? E) Approached and said, "Might I remind you that I had nothing to do with your divorce." F) Nothing. Maybe it wasn't even her. G) Other.



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