No. The direct observation is that they said something. The content and meaning of that speech may be doubted, exactly because it was not directly observed by the hearer.However, a direct perceptual observation such as what someone says, can be doubted. — introbert
No, it would be paranoid jealousy. And the woman would be justified in leaving you, not only for disbelieving her, but for asking the question at all.The answer will not be sufficient proof, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, persistence in negating the assertion would be demonic possession. — introbert
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