The article presents two scenarios from readers seeking advice from Dear Abby. The first involves a stepmother struggling with her stepdaughter, Allie, banning her daughter's much younger girlfriend from family gatherings, leading to a rift. The stepmother is unsure whether to reach out to Allie or maintain distance due to Allie's manipulative behavior. The second situation discusses a long-married woman whose husband has moved in with another woman; she grapples with unresolved feelings and the pain of separation, despite his indifference to reconciliation. Both cases highlight the complexities of familial relationships and the challenges of communication.
"If Allie were hit by a truck tomorrow, would you regret that you hadn't reached out to her? If the answer is no, stand pat."
"If you continue inviting her to holiday events, give her the opportunity to grow up and be gracious. The choice is yours; it shouldn’t be your sister-in-law's."
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