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Q: Fifty years ago, I had a love affair. The woman broke it off after a year, but we remained friendly. Later, I began dating her sister, whom I eventually married. My wife’s sister married, too, and we are all still married today. My sister-in-law and I ... See more
This post was originally published on this site A reader dreads the thought of chiding his parents for their distracted babysitting, but he has already noticed the potential risks of their inattention. My wife and I have noticed that our Gen X parents hav... See more
