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Dear Abby column prompts advice on aging companions and social norms
The column features readers seeking guidance on social interactions, including a 68 and 73 year old widowed couple attending a Shriners convention in Hawaii and concerns about gossip. Other letters address a teen needing a bra, a wife avoiding a company Christmas party, and coping after a spouse’s death. Abby offers practical, supportive responses and invites further letters.
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