Dear Prudence

I’m tired of trying.

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Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM

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Dear Prudence,

My daughter is miserable because I remarried after my wife died. My late wife and I were high school sweethearts. It was a freak accident at home. We were planning to travel during our golden years.

I did, and my daughter never forgave me. I sold the house and land and downsized after my wife died because living there was making me suicidal. My sons understood, and my daughter just freaked out.…