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.

A reader asks Abby for advice about some friends who haven't checked up on them and their husband as he battles cancer.

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.

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.