Dear Abby: Ex's passing is just a reminder that he was a jerk
<p><b>DEAR ABBY:</b> After a nearly 20-year marriage, my first husband, "Lloyd," told me his feelings for me had changed. He said we needed "some time apart," but he didn't want a divorce.
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After almost 20 years of marriage, Lloyd told his wife his feelings had changed and asked for time apart. He quickly got a financial settlement for her, then she moved out and learned he had moved another woman in just days later. They divorced, she remarried and was happy for 13 years until her second husband died, and she cared for him until his death.
Why it matters
The story shows how personal relationships can change suddenly and affect people's lives for years. It reminds readers that past actions can resurface unexpectedly.
- What did Lloyd do after saying he wanted time apart?
- He got a financial settlement for his wife and then moved another woman in soon after she left.
- How long was the woman happy in her second marriage?
- She was happy for 13 years before her second husband died.
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All outlets present the story as a personal advice column excerpt, focusing on the woman's experience and Lloyd's behavior.
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Dear Abby: Ex's passing is just a reminder that he was a jerk
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