Ask Amy: Grandparents struggle with COVID restrictions
More and more, I remind myself that I'm doing the best I can with what I know right now. I am not responsible for what I did not know, but once I do know or have new information, then I AM responsible (and still doing the best I can).
-- C
Dear C: I'm reminded of the wonderful Maya Angelou quote: "I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."
Practice, practice, practice!
Dear Amy: "Mr. Nice Guy" described his new marriage to a woman whose teen kids ran the show.
Based on my experience and the experience of people I know intimately, the chances of his wife changing at this stage of her life are slim and none; so if he wants to leave this relationship guilt-free, he needs to get into counseling, invite his wife to join him, and if there are no changes in one year -- leave.
-- J
Dear J: I agree that the prospects here were, sadly, not good.
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