Advice column on handling divorce and betrayal after cheating
A reader asks how to recover from betrayal by an ex-husband who will marry his mistress. Cheryl Lavin counsels staying active, seeking therapy, learning from past behavior, and building boundaries. Readers offer tactics on dealing with harassment and protecting oneself legally.
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Hal Enough How to stop inappropriate remarks
Freeman advises direct or indirect responses to inappropriate comments and suggests walking away when possible. Do not mislead the offender with mixed signals. assess danger and flee if needed. If harassment occurs at work by a non coworker, report to the employer for protection.
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Miss Manners on bereavement and workplace courtesy
Judith Martin advises a bereaved mother to manage gifts after multiple losses by enlisting a friend to return items and thank donors when ready, and cautions against isolating the bereaved. She also tells a cashier how to handle price questions, emphasizing representing the business and avoiding personal opinion.
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