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Dorothy Dix Letters on Wives, Wealth, and Neighborly Temptations
Dorothy Dix counsels defense workers wives to endure hardship and resist jealousy when husbands drink or chase amusements. She urges stability at home, warns against public shaming, and notes wealth can strain marriages. Another reader seeks painlessly ending platonic friendship with a classmate and Dix advises independence and clear boundaries. A stepdaughter asks about a jealous mother facing neighboring two lonely women. the daughter suggests moving away to restore harmony.
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