US EditionDear Abby: How Can We Support Our Friend Who Has Early-Stage Dementia?
Despite an amicable divorce with no allegations of wrongdoing, the wife's family has isolated the soon-to-be-ex and restricted contact, reflecting strong family loyalty.
- Soon, the wife's nephew is getting divorced, and the process appears amicable with no cheating or abuse.
- Wife's family has circled the wagons and stopped talking to Michelle, while the narrator's wife advised staying out of it and forbade contact.
- Michelle, the soon-to-be-ex, has been welcoming and cordial to us, but I tried to resolve feelings with the nephew who refused to admit faults.
- I would have a basis to connect to the children if something happens to the wife's nephew, and I face limited time because 'He is 92'.
- Dear Abby column warns social isolation is harmful, noting 'Social isolation is a killer,' and urges the narrator and readers to remain supportive and follow the wife's guidance.
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Dear Abby: Can I maintain connections after a family divorce?
Dear Abby: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. I don’t think that’s right.
The Oregonian
Dear Abby: I feel my wife’s family is being immature when they shut out nephew’s ex after divorce
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children.
The Berkshire Eagle
Family still chooses a side amid amicable divorce
DEAR ABBY: My wife's nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, "Michelle," has always been welcoming and nice, my wife's family has circled…
Dear Abby 1/6/26: Family still chooses a side amid amicable divorce - West Virginia Daily News
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. […]
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