"Jerry, the husband of my friend Beth, came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It's been 10 years since I've had any affection.) He also talked about how affection doesn't have to mean anything, which I believe is true to an extent. I told him it was inappropriate, but I didn't stop either of us when Jerry kissed me before leaving."
"DEAR AFRAID: I do have some. If Jerry behaved this way with you, it is likely that he does this with other women who consult him about construction projects. I don't think it is necessary for you to inform Beth about what happened, but seriously consider using another construction company for your repairs now and in the future. Jerry appears to be a classic cheater, and you are vulnerable after a long dry spell."
A woman reports that Beth's husband Jerry came to her home to help with a construction project and became overly affectionate, asserting that affection need not mean anything, then kissed her before leaving. She felt both thrilled and guilty, fears Beth finding out, and worries she may have lost a treasured friend. The advice is to avoid informing Beth but to stop using Jerry and hire another construction company, noting he may behave similarly with other women and that the woman was vulnerable after a long dry spell. A separate letter begins describing a father who lost contact with his autistic son after granting guardianship to his ex-wife.
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