Dear Abby: Budding Romance Cut Short During Estranged Wife’s Illness
Abby advises the writer to research other care options for his wife before deciding whether to pursue Cynthia again.
- A man is seeking advice from DEAR ABBY regarding his conflict between providing care for his recovering wife and his desire to reconcile with a former partner named Cynthia.
- The writer separated from his wife ten years ago, during which he established a 12-year relationship with Cynthia while living apart.
- After his wife was diagnosed with cancer eight years ago, the writer returned to provide full-time care; she has since recovered but continues to require assistance with daily tasks.
- With Cynthia having ceased communication and the writer receiving no affection at home, he questions whether he must remain a caregiver indefinitely.
- Abby advises that the marriage effectively ended upon separation and suggests the writer research alternative care options for his wife before attempting to reconnect with Cynthia.
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The Detroit News
Dear Abby: Budding romance cut short during estranged wife's illness
We became friends with benefits and fell in love.
The Berkshire Eagle
Budding romance cut short during estranged wife's illness
DEAR ABBY: I'm a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn't get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, "Cynthia." We became friends with…
Abby: Budding romance cut short during estranged wife's illness
DEAR ABBY: I’m a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn’t get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, “Cynthia.” We became friends with…
Dear Abby: Budding romance cut short during estranged wife's illness - West Virginia Daily News
DEAR ABBY: I’m a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years ago, we couldn’t get along, so we separated. While separated, I met a wonderful woman, “Cynthia.” We became friends with benefits and fell in love. A year later, my wife got cancer. Since her family lived out of state and had lives of their own, I moved back in to take care of her. After eight years of battling her cancer, she has recovered. She can no …
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