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ACTIVITIES The Elk City News SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 • 5 A Clash Of Attitudes Tears At Blended Family DEAR ABBY: My stepdaugh- reached out to her? If the answer friendly, but he isn’t interested in divorce law and discuss what ter, “Allie,” (whom I’ve raised DEAR ABBY is no, stand pat. If the answer in reconciling. He also says he the financial fallout would be if as my own since she was 2), has is yes, continue inviting her to does not want a divorce and pre- you divorced your absent hus- banned my 39-year-old daugh- to her since. holiday events and give her the fers to continue being separated. band. The negative impact could ter’s 19-year-old girlfriend “Tay- My sister-in-law told my opportunity to grow up and be As I have grown used to being husband we need to reach out be less than you fear. However, lor” from coming to her house gracious. The choice is yours; it alone, I have started thinking for the holidays. She dislikes to Allie so we “have no regrets.” shouldn’t be your sister-in-law’s, more about divorcing him, even if it is not, then return to your that Taylor is 20 years younger We declined because Allie has whose business this isn’t. though it would have a financial therapist, continue working on than her sister. Because of this, I always been a diva who lies and impact on me. I did talk with a your issues and ask for help in decided to celebrate the holidays manipulates to get her way. How DEAR ABBY: My husband left counselor in the past, but I feel figuring out what would be the at my house instead of hers. should this be handled? At this me and moved another wom- stuck where I am. Should I stay healthier choice for you. My husband had a mas- point, I want to say I’m done be- an in with him in our second separated or divorce? -- IN LIM- sive stroke four years ago, and cause I don’t feel we should be home. We had been married for BO IN NEW MEXICO Dear Abby is written by Abigail it is difficult for him to spend the ones to apologize. -- WEL- 37 years. He said we had drift- DEAR IN LIMBO: No one Van Buren, also known as Jeanne much time away from home. COMING IN LOUISIANA ed apart and that he did not love can make that decision for you. DEAR WELCOMING: Ask Phillips, and was founded by her Because Taylor would be there, me anymore. However, I have a suggestion Allie decided not to be present. yourself this, and answer the For almost two years, I have that may help you make some mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact She hung up on both of us when question honestly: If Allie were been working on my issues, but important decisions about your Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. we tried to discuss the situation hit by a truck tomorrow, would I held out hope that we could future. Make an appointment com or P.O. Box 69440, Los An- with her, and we haven’t spoken you regret that you hadn’t work on a reconciliation. We are with an attorney who specializes geles, CA 90069. CROSSWORD CURRENT PUZZLE ANSWERS