A mother is seeking advice on how to handle her son’s relationship with his girlfriend, Trish, whom she finds to be rude and disrespectful. The mother is concerned that her son is drawn to needy women and that this relationship does not reflect well on Trish.
The mother’s initial encounter with Trish was not positive, and she feels that Trish has made no effort to get to know her son’s family. The mother wants to love her future daughter-in-law, but she is struggling to accept Trish.
Advice from Dear Abby
Dear Abby advises the mother to try to get to know Trish better and to extend herself to Trish in a friendly manner. Dear Abby suggests that the mother ask Trish about her background and her relationship with her own mother, and to try to find common ground with Trish.
In a separate letter, a woman from Canada writes to Dear Abby about her feelings for a man she met online, who is already in a relationship. The woman is struggling with her emotions and is unsure of how to proceed.
Dear Abby advises the woman to have an honest conversation with the man about their relationship and to ask if his partner is aware of their connection. Dear Abby also cautions the woman to be prepared for the possibility that the man’s feelings may not be mutual.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
