Boyfriend's Guilty Secret Leaves His Girlfriend Feeling Left Out
In a bizarre annual tradition that has left his girlfriend feeling disrespected, her boyfriend is bringing home not one, but two female friends to spend the holidays at his house. The twist? He caters to them with luxury treatments, including driving them around and taking them out for dinner, while completely excluding his long-term partner from the festivities.
The girlfriend has expressed an interest in joining in on the fun, but her boyfriend's behavior makes her feel like she's just an afterthought. "I am never included, even though I have expressed an interest in doing so," she writes to Dear Abby. This is unacceptable behavior, especially when one considers that it's a yearly occurrence.
The problem may not be limited to the girlfriend herself, as some experts believe her boyfriend might be keeping his relationship under wraps from his ex-wife and their daughters.
In other news, an elderly woman in Florida is struggling with the issue of dog encounters during her daily walks. Whenever she meets someone walking their dog, she's often expected to pet the animal despite her fear of canines.
However, a local resident suggests smiling at dog walkers and keeping on walking – it's a way to project friendliness without being forced into an unpleasant interaction.
Meanwhile, another senior citizen is seeking advice on how to scale back gift-giving during holidays and birthdays. With multiple family members lavishing her with new items that she already has more than enough of, she wants to hint to them that perhaps just one or two gifts would be sufficient.
A local expert advises the woman to speak with each of these individuals individually and suggest an alternative – using donations towards a chosen charity in their place. It's an honest approach that is likely to resonate with loved ones.
In a bizarre annual tradition that has left his girlfriend feeling disrespected, her boyfriend is bringing home not one, but two female friends to spend the holidays at his house. The twist? He caters to them with luxury treatments, including driving them around and taking them out for dinner, while completely excluding his long-term partner from the festivities.
The girlfriend has expressed an interest in joining in on the fun, but her boyfriend's behavior makes her feel like she's just an afterthought. "I am never included, even though I have expressed an interest in doing so," she writes to Dear Abby. This is unacceptable behavior, especially when one considers that it's a yearly occurrence.
The problem may not be limited to the girlfriend herself, as some experts believe her boyfriend might be keeping his relationship under wraps from his ex-wife and their daughters.
In other news, an elderly woman in Florida is struggling with the issue of dog encounters during her daily walks. Whenever she meets someone walking their dog, she's often expected to pet the animal despite her fear of canines.
However, a local resident suggests smiling at dog walkers and keeping on walking – it's a way to project friendliness without being forced into an unpleasant interaction.
Meanwhile, another senior citizen is seeking advice on how to scale back gift-giving during holidays and birthdays. With multiple family members lavishing her with new items that she already has more than enough of, she wants to hint to them that perhaps just one or two gifts would be sufficient.
A local expert advises the woman to speak with each of these individuals individually and suggest an alternative – using donations towards a chosen charity in their place. It's an honest approach that is likely to resonate with loved ones.