Woman Stuck in a Rut After Move to New Area
The wife says Facebook posts and comments have fueled six months of fights, while her husband refuses counseling and she feels isolated in a new community.
- DearAbby recently offered guidance on two reader dilemmas: a wife struggling with her husband's Facebook usage after 45 years of marriage, and parents concerned about their daughter Amelia's stalled relationship.
- Fights over social media have persisted for six months, with the wife feeling insecure about her husband's interactions; he dismisses her concerns, claiming the jealousy is "my problem."
- Separately, parents worry about Amelia, who has dated her boyfriend for almost three years. Despite his promises that a commitment is coming "soon," she helps raise his son with no commitment in return.
- Regarding the daughter, the column warns parents against interfering, urging them to talk to her instead. For the couple, advice encourages joining clubs or volunteering to build community connections and reduce isolation.
- If feelings of sadness or low self-esteem persist, the columnist recommends consulting a licensed mental health professional to navigate these personal challenges and avoid prolonged relationship limbo.
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Dear Abby: Jealousy over husband’s Facebook use is destroying my 45-year marriage
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married 45 years, but over the last six months, we’ve had numerous fights about Facebook. I’m having issues with his addiction to social media and his constant posts and comments with people I don’t know.
Dear Abby: When we argue about husband’s Facebook use, it’s always ‘my fault’
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married 45 years, but over the last six months, we’ve had numerous fights about Facebook. I’m having issues with his addiction to social media and his constant posts and comments with people I don’t know.
Dear Abby: I’m not comfortable with husband’s Facebook addiction. Will it ruin our 45-year marriage?
Dear Abby: My husband and I have been married 45 years, but over the last six months, we’ve had numerous fights about Facebook. I’m having issues with his addiction to social media and his constant posts and comments with people I don’t know.
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Dear Abby: Woman stuck in a rut after move to new area
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 45 years, but over the last six months, we’ve had numerous fights about Facebook. I’m having issues with his addiction to social media and his constant posts and comments with people…
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