Dear Abby

2022 - 8 - 30

Dear Abby: Husband doesn't worry about his bad teeth, but I do (Chicago Sun-Times)

Man doesn't brush enough or go to the dentist, and his wife is embarrassed by the chipped tooth he refuses to fix.

Should I consult a therapist to try to cope with this fear before addressing him or try to move past it on my own? (Shipping and handling are included in the price.) Because of DNA testing, the scenario about which you’re concerned may very well happen, so it’s wise to be prepared in advance. (If that doesn’t help, suggest that because of the upsurge in COVID variants, he wear a mask to the event.) It’s to the point that I no longer want to go anywhere with him because it’s embarrassing. A woman he had been seeing during that time became pregnant, and her son looks identical to my boyfriend’s childhood pictures. After about four years, during a very turbulent and toxic time in our relationship, I found out I was pregnant. This may seem trivial, but I see the dentist on a regular basis and he hasn’t gone in years. Should I speak with him about my suspicion and fear of the pain for our children? We reconciled after a year and now have a happy family with our son and another on the way. I have asked him over and over to please get it taken care of. The damage has now become much worse and it’s really noticeable.

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