A recent Dear Abby column featured a reader from Tennessee who sought advice on how to politely tell people that they do not want visitors in their home. The reader explained that their home is their safe haven and they prefer not to have the outside world’s draining energy inside. Despite their anxiety and unresolved trauma, their family members do not understand their boundary. Abby advised the reader to stand their ground and repeat their feelings clearly without feeling the need to explain themselves.
Another reader from California asked if it was okay to grieve the loss of an ex-husband from their early 20s, even though they have been happily married for 35 years. Abby reassured them that it is normal to feel loss and that it is possible to carry the memory of the deceased with them while continuing to cherish their current relationship.
Lastly, a 25-year-old reader from Georgia sought advice on finding a partner who matches their success and ambition. Abby suggested being open-minded and flexible in their criteria to find a fulfilling relationship. Dear Abby columns offer guidance on a variety of personal dilemmas and are written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips.
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