Dear Abby: Should I leave my husband for my new ‘best friend’?
A woman is contemplating leaving her husband due to his struggles with alcoholism, which has led to significant issues in their marriage. She has developed strong feelings for a new friend and is questioning whether it is wrong to consider moving on. Dear Abby advises her to evaluate her husband's willingness to seek help before making any decisions about her future.
- ▪The woman has been married for 11 years, but her husband's drinking has caused problems.
- ▪She feels isolated and has developed strong feelings for a new friend.
- ▪Dear Abby suggests offering her husband a choice to quit drinking or risk losing her.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: Should I leave my husband for my new ‘best friend’? By Dear Abby Published May 16, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 11 years. Most of them were good. Two years ago, my husband started drinking again. It has caused a lot of problems, including a DUI, and my family won’t come around anymore. I’m feeling incredibly isolated. I recently met someone. He has become my best friend, and we have strong feelings for each other. Is it wrong to want to move on? — DONE WITH IT IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR DONE: That you would want to move on is natural, considering the fact that you have spent the last two years with an addicted stranger.
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