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Student struggles with neighbors' racist assumptions

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

Is this boundary-crossing? I don't think so.

You need only respond: "I'm sorry we didn't get the chance to visit! But please remember that we have eight aunts and uncles, and these visits home are stretched so thin. Looking forward to Christmas!"

Dear Amy: "Many Times Ghosted" told of a painful situation caused by her longtime friend who was unresponsive to her attempts at contact.

In addition to your suggestion that the friend might be in an abusive relationship, she might also be suffering from depression. I'm glad you suggested that "Ghosted" should continue to keep the friendship door open.

-- Grateful

 

Dear Grateful: Yes, people with depression do tend to pull away from relationships. Thank you.

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