Dear Abby Advice on Family Affair and Self Help
A reader details a husband’s long affair with her mother and family betrayals, seeking to end the marriage. Abby urges the woman to seek shelter and counseling, while both husband and mother need help. the respondent advises prioritizing personal safety and self care. A second reader asks how to handle a panhandler on a budget. Abby says simply say no and walk away, and notes prayer is personal. A final note promotes Abby’s Wedding Booklet for those planning matrimony.
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Counseling and conflict in a troubled marriage and family
A reader urges counseling for a wife with sexual fears linked to childhood, noting herpes and AIDS fears are unlikely causes. Another letter discusses a daughter who dominates her husband, predicting possible relationship trouble and suggesting a calm talk to address control and potential underlying issues.
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