Bestowing mom's surname on baby causes problems
You are young. You are still maturing into your own adulthood. The journey toward your own healthier future will start with you learning how to love and value your own life. I hope you have people in your corner who will help you to see your strengths.
You should assume that your husband will not change. You are capable of change, however, and you need to. Change starts with one step, and counseling (for yourself) could help you to take that first step.
Dear Amy: "Waiting" described her relationship of 10 years. She said she was 28 and her boyfriend, 26. You said, "You have been in this relationship for almost half your life." Why didn't you point out that this duration was almost half of HIS life?
Do the math, lady.
-- Uninspired
Dear Uninspired: He didn't write to me. She did. But I also realize that I didn't describe the math correctly (nor did you). I should have referred to this as "almost a third" of her life.
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