DEAR ABBY: My dad, who is nearing 80, has been married to my stepmom, “Ruth,” for nearly 35 years. ...
DEAR ABBY: My dad, who is nearing 80, has been married to my stepmom, “Ruth,” for nearly 35 years. She has always been temperamental and controlling to a degree, but during the last few years it has become abundantly clear that she’s emotionally abusive to my dad.
The list is long, sad and frustrating. He forbids me to confront her, but it is giving me daily stress because I love my dad and I fear her control is something he has grown accustomed to. Any advice? -- DISTRESSED DAUGHTER IN THE SOUTH “Derek” is blond and short, and loves to go to the gym. He’s kind and attentive, and he seems to care very much for me. He invited me to his formal dance, but I turned him down because I didn’t know him very well. He didn’t take anyone else even though he had plenty of time to find a date. My friend at the dance said he didn’t even talk to another girl, so I know he’s very loyal already.
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