The article discusses two separate letters from readers confiding in Harriet about their emotional struggles. The first reader expresses pain from being ghosted by a partner she believed to be special. Harriet advises that pursuing closure is unhealthy and encourages her to move on. The second letter is from a divorced mother apprehensive about re-entering the dating scene, weighing her own desires against the needs of her children. Harriet sympathizes and emphasizes the importance of honesty, patience, and evaluating potential partners' compatibility with her family.
"Trust your instinct, and don't reach out again. Obviously he doesn't intend to answer you, or he would have already. Dry your tears and move on."
"The idea of opening up to someone new, trusting them and potentially getting my heart broken feels overwhelming. I need to consider how a new partner would fit into my children's lives as well."
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