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Dear Annie: Wife looks back on years of mistakes in her marriage, mourns what could have been
Dear Annie: Wife looks back on years of mistakes in her marriage, mourns what could have been
Dear Annie: Wife looks back on years of mistakes in her marriage, mourns what could have been

Published on: 02/03/2025

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Their biggest source of conflict is him not helping around the house now that he's retired.

Dear Annie: My husband has always seemed “old for his age.” For years, I managed the household while he worked full-time, but when he retired, I expected him to pitch in more with chores. That expectation has become our biggest source of conflict. He struggles to keep up with my energy, and I feel like he holds me back.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/02/dear-annie-wife-looks-back-on-years-of-mistakes-in-her-marriage-mourns-what-could-have-been.html

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