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Older mother drives, but never arrives

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

-- New Neighbor

Dear Neighbor: Do not move. But do move on. Maintain a cordial boundary with these people. Do not push for more.

Dear Amy: "Expectant" was worried because her husband said he would be with his father for scheduled heart surgery instead of attending the birth of their first child.

I asked my husband what he would do if given the dilemma presented in your column.

My husband was very thoughtful and asked if the man's mother was going to be there. It sounds like she will be. My husband then said, "Well, if the father has his wife for support, the son should support his spouse, too."

 

-- Supportive Spouse

Dear Supportive: The older mother's role was not stated, but your husband makes a great point.

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