"Because her husband has health issues, she retired early to be at home to care for him. She recently confided to me that they haven't been intimate in almost 20 years and that two years ago she started a romantic relationship with a man she knew. She says they both lack physical affection in their marriages and came together to fill that void."
"DEAR FRIEND: You describe this woman as a loving, caring mother, wife and friend. Her husband may have been impotent for the past 20 years. It is possible to be a supportive friend without passing judgment on her predicament, and that is what I recommend you do. If you would prefer she not discuss her affair with you, tell her that."
"I would like to try to understand something. Whatever happened to common courtesy? When did it become acceptable to ignore a friend's phone call, text or email? And to all those people out there who cancel plans with their friends (and you know who you are) simply because you received a better offer, this is rude! What are your thoughts on this?"
A woman confided that she entered a romantic relationship after nearly 20 years without intimacy in her marriage, citing mutual lack of physical affection as the reason. Advice encourages offering support without judgment and setting clear boundaries if uncomfortable discussing the situation. A separate correspondent laments declining courtesy and frequent cancellations, labeling them rude and asking when such behavior became acceptable. The suggested response is to reassess closeness when discourtesy happens repeatedly and plan accordingly. An additional anecdote begins about quitting heavy smoking cold turkey, indicating a personal success story of cessation.
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