Wow, I know that dealing with the family and friends of a partner is never easy. I cannot imagine taking the word of my friend over my partner. Was Karen feeling insecure or uncomfortable about your diagnosis before talking with her family and friends? Do you think it is possible that she was uncomfortable with you being so open about your disorder with her friends? And what field of work are C and N in that they knew based upon your medications what your disorder is?

You don't know what Karen told her friends, is it possible that she wanted to break off this relationship before they came to town and used her friends as an excuse? The "yes I will be careful" does not make sense unless these other women were aware of Karen's desire to end your relationship and were concerned about your reaction.