My Boyfriend Works for the Department of War. It Might Be a Deal-Breaker.
A woman expresses concern about her boyfriend's secretive job at the Department of War, which conflicts with her anti-war beliefs. She worries that this difference in values may jeopardize their relationship. The advice given suggests reflecting on their compatibility and the potential for a healthier relationship elsewhere.
- ▪The woman loves her boyfriend but is troubled by his work for the Department of War.
- ▪She is fundamentally anti-war and has organized protests for peace since she was 16.
- ▪Her boyfriend's secretive role causes her significant stress and sleepless nights.
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Dear Prudence Help! My Boyfriend Works for the Department of War. It Might Be a Deal-Breaker. It’s keeping me up at night. Advice by Jenée Desmond-Harris Follow Jenée Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Jenee_DesmondHarris newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters. </div> Email address: Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
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