Sometimes, the ability to stay silent in a heated situation and avoid escalating a conflict is crucial. I’ve been with John for nearly 16 years. Our beautiful daughter is growing up. Our family seemed perfect, but everything changed in an instant.
I got married at 21. The girl I chose to be my wife was ordinary, pretty but not stunning, cheerful, kind—in short, she seemed like a good match for me. Soon, our son was born. At first, I enjoyed being a husband and father, but then I started to feel restless. My friends were young, having fun
A letter seeking advice from a society where members discuss personal dilemmas. The writer is conflicted about feelings towards her son and former daughter-in-law following a family breakdown.
