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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jun 9, 11:00 AM
Asking Eric: After 33 years of marriage, I’m still competing with his ex
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Am I supposed to tolerate this forever?
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Asking Eric: After 33 years of marriage, I’m still competing with his ex
Am I supposed to tolerate this forever?
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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Jun 9, 11:00 AM
Asking Eric: 15 years after stepson’s overdose death, husband’s ex still telling him it was my fault
It has been extremely painful.
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OregonianNews report · Jun 9, 7:04 AM
Asking Eric: My husband’s ex trashes me and threatens me. Why does he insist on keeping her in our lives?
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The son he had with his first wife died 15 years ago. Why is this relationship so important to him?
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Jun 9, 7:04 AM: Oregonian joined the source map.
Jun 9, 11:00 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.
Jun 9, 11:00 AM: The Post-Standard (Syracuse) joined the source map.
Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is needs review · outlier detected.