The article gives advice to a woman married for 37 years who feels uncomfortable about a past hookup of her husband with a woman now dating his brother. The columnist encourages her to reflect on her feelings and recognize that her husband and this woman are essentially strangers after so many years. The advice emphasizes maintaining family connections and enjoying community, rather than letting past experiences dictate emotional responses and relationships. This highlights the importance of constructive dialogue with oneself regarding feelings and the past's hold over current happiness.
I'm not going to tell you that you shouldn't feel the way you feel. But I would love it if you asked a couple of questions about those feelings.
The past has power, but sometimes we give it more power than it needs. You don't have to be friends with her or even talk to her.
It would be a shame for you to cut off your family over this. Isolation can be dangerous.
Try not to let one night in the past rob you of days of joy and community in the present.
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