Dear Abby: My ex-husband wants to reconnect after he abandoned our family
A woman seeks advice from Dear Abby regarding her ex-husband, Morris, who abandoned their family years ago. After the death of his second wife, Morris wishes to reconnect with his former family, causing tension among them. The advice given emphasizes that the family is not responsible for his emotional state and should set boundaries to avoid disruption in their lives.
- ▪Morris abandoned his family for another woman and has since lost his second wife.
- ▪He is now seeking to reconnect with his ex-wife and their grown children, causing family tension.
- ▪The advice suggests that the family should not feel responsible for Morris's loneliness and should maintain boundaries.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My ex-husband wants to reconnect after he abandoned our family By Dear Abby Published May 25, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose ex-husband is looking to reconnect with her and their grown children now that his second wife died. terovesalainen - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: I was married for 39 years to “Morris,” an alcoholic and a spendthrift. In 2010, he announced he was having an affair with his boss, and the next day he moved in with and eventually married her. I was left filled with anger and resentment, and so were my two grown boys. Eventually, we realized what a toxic environment it had been and accepted hearing from him only twice a year or so.
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