Dear Ann Landers,
I need advice about a friend of mine-- let's just call her U.S. She's been in an abusive four-year relationship with this guy. He's lied to her repeatedly, and because of him many of her old friends are no longer speaking to her. He's stubborn and prone to unprovoked violence. U.S. used to have a tidy nest egg in the bank, but shortly after coming into her life he somehow managed to not only spend it all but run up a huge debt to boot! He treats her like she's an idiot, but she only hears what she wants to hear. He's no good for her, but she just can't see it.
Lately she's been checking out a new guy. I don't think this new guy is right for her either, but she'd definitely be trading up. I was sure she was going to dump her old man tonight for him, but she got cold feet and now it looks like she's going to stay in this unhealthy relationship. I hate who she's become since hooking up with him. What can I do?
Sincerely,
Chad in Blue
Dear Chad,
I hear Vancouver is lovely.
Best wishes,
Ann
Indeed, I'm thinking she very well might hang on to this guy. Troubling.
Posted by: grl on November 3, 2004 07:05 AMThank you, Peter. This expresses the situation surprisingly and satisfyingly well.
Posted by: David S on November 3, 2004 02:22 PMOkay, I showed this to my friend who supports Shrub, and even SHE loved it! Is that wierd?
Posted by: Erin on November 4, 2004 04:15 PMDon't kid yourself. All men are scum.
Posted by: Stephen Glenn on November 5, 2004 08:56 PM