A recent Dear Abby column highlighted the story of a woman in Virginia who was left feeling abandoned by her siblings after the loss of her husband to COVID. Despite hosting a memorial dinner to honor her late husband, none of her seven local siblings attended, claiming it was for his family. The woman expressed feeling embarrassed and hurt by their absence, and even though she has remained cordial, she no longer relies on them for support. Dear Abby sympathized with her, pointing out that healthy people do not simply “get over” being abandoned in their time of need.
In another letter, a woman from Illinois shared her dilemma of being in a six-year relationship with Gary, who has never proposed. Despite their love for each other, she questions whether she should stay with him or find someone who is willing to commit. Dear Abby advised her to have an open conversation with Gary about her feelings and what a commitment means to her. She suggested being honest with herself to clarify her needs and make a decision about the relationship.
Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren, offers guidance and advice on a variety of personal topics. Readers can submit their own questions for consideration in future columns. For those looking to improve their social skills, a booklet titled “How to Be Popular” is available for purchase.
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