Dear Amy: I am having trouble isolating myself from the anxiety caused by my young adult children’s life issues. They are 21 and 26 years old. I did what I could as a mom to raise independent adults. They are fine for the most part (youngest still in college) but we are close and they confide in me. This can really send me into a tailspin. Our oldest son has chosen a lifestyle built around the outdoors, but his work can be sporadic and can be very dispersed. I believe…
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Ask Amy: Even with sobriety, alcohol dominates a marriage
Dear Amy: Since the day we met over 40 years ago, my wife and I have been social drinkers. Gatherings at weddings, vacations, concerts, sporting events, etc., have always featured alcohol. While I can have a couple of drinks and stop by, when it comes to my wife not so much. She will keep ordering drinks until 2 in the morning. And while sometimes silly fun when we were younger, as we got older the end results often became embarrassing. I was becoming very concerned about my wife’s drinking and…
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