US EditionDear Abby: Unwelcome Advances From Friend’s Cheating Husband
Jerry kissed the narrator despite warnings, causing guilt and fear of losing her friend Beth, with vulnerability after 10 years without affection contributing to the incident.
- During a home construction visit, Beth's husband Jerry came to the narrator's house to help and they sat down to visit before Jerry kissed the narrator despite being told it was inappropriate.
- Vulnerability after a long dry spell contributed to the narrator feeling thrilled by Jerry’s kiss, as she had been without affection for 10 years and Jerry said affection need not "mean anything".
- Fearing a breach of privacy, the narrator is panicked about losing a treasured friend and says she couldn't tolerate Beth knowing, while also fearing to contact Jerry due to possible exposure.
- Dear Abby advised against automatically telling Beth and suggested considering another construction company for current and future repairs, warning Jerry likely behaves similarly and is a `classic cheater`.
- The matter was published in Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren , and readers can contact the column via www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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New Hampshire Union LeaderDear Abby: Unwelcome advances from friend’s cheating husband
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It’s been 10 years since I’ve had any affection.) He also talked about how affection doesn’t have to “mean anything,” which I believe is true -- to an extent. I told him…
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Dear Abby: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It’s been 10 years since I’ve had any affection.) He also talked about how affection doesn’t have to “mean anything,” which I believe is true — to an extent. I told him …
The Berkshire Eagle
Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship
DEAR ABBY: I'm struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend "Beth's" husband, "Jerry," came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was…
Dear Abby 12/3/25: Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship. My friend “Beth’s” husband, “Jerry,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It’s been 10 years since I’ve had any […] The post Dear Abby 12/3/25: Unwelcome advances may threaten longtime friendship appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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