Dear Abby advises an ex-husband having trouble moving on, an unwelcoming mother-in-law, and estranged siblings.
My boyfriend refuses to be intimate with me because he feels it would be unfaithful to his ex-wife. What can I do? —There is nothing you can do. Because you described him as having an “ex-wife,” I will assume your boyfriend is legally divorced. If the reason he gave you for the lack of intimacy is true, then he’s not only physically but emotionally unavailable, and you should move on. I married a wonderful, thoughtful man 30 years ago.
Recently, I told my husband I am no longer visiting her because it has caused too much anxiety and depression. He is not supporting me out of fear of what she might do to him. Please advise, Abby. —Unless there is money involved, your husband may have been conditioned from childhood to fear his mother. It’s very sad. Maintain a relationship with your husband’s siblings if you can, but stand your ground when it comes to being forced to visit your MIL.
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