When I found out my eldest son didn’t have the correct blood type, I confronted her and she admitted it. I then had all my children tested and realized only the last one is mine. I love the other two as well as my son, and I would not
— COUNSELING HELPED … BUT
DEAR C.H.B.: I assume you and your wife had joint counseling after you learned about her repeated infidelities. While your faith in women may have been shaken, your life has not been “destroyed.” Feeling as you do, it’s time for you to PRIVATELY discuss your feelings with another licensed mental health professional. After that, you will be better equipped to rationally decide how to move forward.
DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is getting married soon. Originally, she asked my 4-year-old daughter, “Emma,” to be her flower girl. Emma was very excited.
A few weeks ago, I asked when my daughter needed to be fitted for her dress. My sister-in-law then informed me they had chosen my niece to be the flower girl the day after she asked Emma. No one ever mentioned it to us.
It was left to me to tell my daughter, and she was devastated. She still cries about it. I am holding in so much anger and hurt that I have been avoiding the family so there won’t be any fighting close to the “big day.” Am I wrong to be upset with my sister-in-law and mother-inlaw for excluding my little girl and not telling her themselves?
— MIFFED IN ALABAMA
DEAR MIFFED: No, you’re not. The way it was handled was extremely insensitive. Your sister-in-law owes you an explanation for what happened and your daughter an apology. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com
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