Ask Amy: Partner's proximity breeds contempt
Dear Amy: I'm 71 and live in Upstate New York, but during the winter months I stay at my girlfriend "Wendy's" house in Florida. She is 65.
Wendy and I get along fine but have run into a snag regarding COVID-19 precautions.
Wendy's son (age 35) lives about 15 miles away. She uses no COVID-19 precautions when she sees him, which is at least once a day.
When he comes to visit, I put on a face mask, and stay six feet away from him.
Wendy tells me I am being rude to him by doing this. She's well aware of the criteria regarding COVID-19, but ignores it when it comes to her son.
I have given up trying to reason with her, as it only leads to an argument. (She says, "I'm an adult, and can make my own decisions. Don't talk to me like I'm a child.")
I've given up being intimate with Wendy, due to her unsafe behavior.
Her birthday is today, so her son came over (along with his girlfriend) to cook dinner for her.
As I write this, I'm in another room (with my mask on), preparing to eat my steak.
I feel trapped. Any advice for me?
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