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DEAR ABBY: Boyfriend has an unusual annual tradition

The boyfriend hosts his ex-wife and her friend annually, excluding his longtime girlfriend despite her requests, raising questions about his intentions and relationship dynamics.

  • Longtime boyfriend hosts his ex at his house each year for a week or two, and she brings along another female friend during the visits.
  • Having been divorced for more than 20 years, the boyfriend continues this pattern while the current girlfriend says she does not wish to cause a schism.
  • He drives the annual houseguests around and entertains them at restaurants and local attractions during their visits.
  • The girlfriend feels excluded and disrespected, reporting she is never included despite expressing interest, and says she can't blame the boyfriend for feeling this way.
  • Dear Abby columnist Jeanne Phillips suggested considering a personal vacation during the boyfriend's annual absence; the column is syndicated by Andrews McMeel Syndication.
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The Berkshire Eagle broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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