Greetings, Miss Manners I would either relocate my place card or accompany my wife out of the celebration if I discovered that we were seated apart.
Protecting and being faithful to their spouse are the two main responsibilities that married couples—and, it could be argued, dating couples—have that take precedence over their obligation to the host of the event. Neither of these is fulfilled by separating couples. Parties are frequently unsafe in both areas, particularly when alcohol is consumed.
PERSONAL READER: It’s unclear if the issue is that your wife is unreliable, your friends are dangerous, or you all have a tendency to drink excessively. It might be any of them.
Miss Manners can only sympathize with you. People with good intentions are assumed by general societal traditions, not in such extreme and regrettable situations.
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