Dear Annie: Once or twice a year, my husband reminds me that I ‘ruined his life’ by forcing him to move
DEAR THINKING: I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It sounds like you’ve been carrying a heavy emotional burden for a long time. Your feelings matter, and you deserve to feel peace and happiness in your life. Speak openly with your husband about your feelings.
Dear Annie: I lie to family when they ask where my husband is because I’m too embarrassed by the truth
I’m so sorry for the pain and betrayal you’ve experienced. You’ve given so much of yourself to this relationship, and it’s heartbreaking that your loyalty and support haven’t been reciprocated. Please know that his actions are a reflection of his choices,
Dear Annie: Navigating family jealousy without changing your lifestyle
My wife and I have been very blessed. We both were able to find and keep jobs in our chosen fields and worked through the years without any
Dear Annie: My husband says I ruined his life by moving
Adding to this, my husband strongly dislikes our son’s mother-in-law, which he has made very clear to me. He refuses to attend holiday dinners if she will be there. Our daughter
Dear Annie: My husband says I ‘ruined his life’ by deciding to live closer to our son, grandson
I am struggling with how to handle this situation. My husband and I have been married for 44 years, and we have one son who is married with a grandson. Five years ago, we decided to move closer to our son’s family to be near our grandson.
Dear Annie: We moved to be closer to family, but my husband blames me for ruining his life
Adding to this, my husband strongly dislikes our son’s mother-in-law, which he has made very clear to me. He refuses to attend holiday dinners if she will be there. Our daughter-in-law is unaware of his feelings about her mother.
Dear Annie: When they rang the doorbell, I chose not to answer ... now I’m feeling guilty
DEAR FEELING AWKWARD: You were absolutely not wrong to prioritize your comfort and well-being. Managing unexpected visitors ...
Dear Annie: My husband resents our move to be near our grandson
"It’s reached the point where I’m seriously considering divorce, as I no longer want to live with this constant tension and ...
Dear Annie: The heartbreaking reality of pregnancy loss
Dear Annie: I am a retired obstetrician-gynecologist, and over the years, I have had the privilege of counseling many women ...
Dear Annie: When grandmotherhood looks different
Dear Nana: I’m so sorry for the pain you’re feeling. Your grief is real and valid, and it’s OK to feel sadness for the role ...
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Dear Annie: What to say to someone after the heartbreak of a pregnancy loss
Dear Annie: I am a retired obstetrician-gynecologist, and over the years, I have had the privilege of counseling many women ...
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Dear Annie: The woman at church who pursued my husband is asking the congregation to pray for me
DEAR ANNIE: A woman, “Patty,” who pursued my husband 10 years ago, attends church with me. During this time, my husband alerted me to her efforts, and it culminated with her answering her home ...
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Dear Annie: Handling unexpected guests
I have mobility issues and use a walker, so I’m mostly confined to my home. My son helps by taking me to the beauty salon and ...
Dear Annie: Was I wrong to not open my door to unexpected visitors?
I’m feeling guilty and wondering if I was wrong not to answer the door. Should I have let them in, despite the chaos and my ...
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Dear Annie: Man tells daughter he treats her harshly because he wants her to ‘do something good with her life’
DEAR ANNIE: I am 36 years old, and I recently spoke to my dad. He raised me, and we have always been like best friends until I moved to Virginia, just because of the distance. I have an older ...