Dear Eric: My 74-year-old sister wants to blame me for introducing her husband to her 50 years ago. I did not pick him out for her, just an introduction. She wants me to share the blame for her miserable life with this man. She had many opportunities to leave him but chose to stay. He treats her like garbage and she just keeps taking it. I do feel sorry for her, but she won’t listen to anyone. Was she wrong for blaming me or did I take it wrong?
– Cupid Trouble
Dear Cupid: Now I’ve heard everything! How exactly does your sister think that you’re responsible for five decades of her decisions? Nope. Case dismissed! I do hope that your sister is able to find relief or a solution to her misery. But concerning you, she seems to be choosing blame over action. That won’t solve anything.
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