Dear Eric column on an aging marriage and mixed burdens
A 74 year old woman seeks help as she endures decades of emotional and physical strain from a disabled husband amid sleep deprivation and abuse. The adviser urges boundaries, planning, and external support including legal aid, elder care resources, and domestic violence hotlines. A second letter follows about boundary issues with a cousin, advising to respect no and move on.
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Couple stunned as fiancee orders son to car
Dear Abby column discusses in law tensions when a son's fiancée dictates plans. Parents feel sidelined by her bossy behavior and a husband who frequently visits the couple. Expanded advice suggests family counseling to air grievances and seek a joint path.
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