DEAR ABBY: Six months into a relationship, my sister got pregnant and got engaged. Their wedding is planned for this summer.
Recently she discovered he has been video-chatting with someone. He admitted to flirting, apologized and promised that was the end of it. I have a strong suspicion that there have been other “situations” my sister is unaware of.
Should I express my concerns to her? – BIG SISTER IN MASSACHUSETTS
DEAR BIG SISTER: Be honest with your sister. Although I suspect that your gut feelings are accurate, whether she will believe it is debatable, but at least she will have been warned. If she does decide to stay with him, refrain from any “I told you so’s.” Recognize that whether she marries her fiance or not, she will forever be linked with him because of the baby.
DEAR ABBY: After my mom passed away, my dad lived alone for three years until his death. During those three years, Mom’s family not once made contact with him or me. Dad lived in a very small town. When he would see Mom’s sister and her husband out and about in restaurants and stores, they would ignore him.