{"id":474681,"date":"2025-12-27T09:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T09:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/474681\/"},"modified":"2025-12-27T09:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T09:26:24","slug":"my-husband-took-a-big-risk-with-my-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/474681\/","title":{"rendered":"My husband took a big risk with my health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Abby: Two years ago, my husband was told that our adult child\u2019s partner had tested positive for COVID-19 two days before we were scheduled to visit them. My husband \u2014 a forever Good Time Charlie \u2014 decided not to inform me. Neither of us at that point had contracted COVID. We had taken every precaution we could to avoid it.<\/b><\/p>\n

I have MS, which can react in unpredictable ways to viral exposures. My husband knows this very well, which is why I\u2019m perplexed and furious that he thought it better to \u201cstay on the good side\u201d of our son by not allowing me to decide for myself whether I wanted to walk into a potentially deadly situation. <\/b><\/p>\n

I only realized the danger I was facing when our son, while driving us to his apartment, suddenly apologized to my husband, stating he couldn\u2019t do it, and said his partner was in the throes of COVID! I was shocked speechless, but I held my tongue until we were alone. <\/b><\/p>\n

My husband said he didn\u2019t think it was a big deal because we wouldn\u2019t have stayed long, and he knew I\u2019d back out of the visit and \u201cruin it for everyone.\u201d He doesn\u2019t understand the issue, and I\u2019m considering a divorce because he withheld information which could have led to a serious health outcome for me. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Is his behavior as major an issue as I think it is, or am I overreacting? We\u2019ve been married 40 years, in a generally fair relationship, but we married very young. His blatant disregard for my health, let alone his own, not caring how either of us would react if we had become exposed to COVID, may be unforgivable. Do you agree?<\/b><\/p>\n

Good Time Charlie\u2019s Wife<\/b><\/p>\n

Dear Wife: <\/b>Was your husband\u2019s selfish lapse in judgment a one-time thing or has he always been this way? \u201cRuin the visit for everyone\u201d? Your son\u2019s partner was in no condition to entertain. You are fortunate the visit didn\u2019t turn into a tragedy. I think you should discuss this not only with your physician but also an attorney and take your cues from them. <\/p>\n

Dear Abby: I have been with my boyfriend, \u201cMatt,\u201d for three years. Everything was great in the beginning, and I was happy I had found someone with the same interests as me. <\/b><\/p>\n

I have a son, and we are very close because it has been pretty much just me and him for a long time. Matt hates it! He constantly says extremely mean things about my job as a mother. My son hides out in his room all the time, and it has become awkward here. Matt and I have a house together. I am miserable and want out. I have seen what a mean and angry person Matt can be, and I\u2019m done. How do I start that conversation and move on with my life with my son?<\/b><\/p>\n

Fed up in Arizona<\/b><\/p>\n

Dear Fed Up: <\/b>Your boyfriend isn\u2019t likely to overcome his jealousy of your son. If you and Matt own the house jointly, you may need a lawyer to ensure you get your money out. Contact one and ask what the process involves. Once you have that information, let your lawyer tell you how to proceed with separating yourself from Matt.<\/p>\n

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