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Dear Abby: Mother-in-law’s refusal to follow this one simple request causes distress
Dear Abby: Mother-in-law’s refusal to follow this one simple request causes distress
Dear Abby: Mother-in-law’s refusal to follow this one simple request causes distress

Published on: 06/16/2025

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She refuses to ask before touching me and often pulls me into unwanted hugs or comes up behind me. Getty Images

DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I am doing much better, but I’m still uncomfortable with physical contact. I simply request that people ask me before they touch me, and I usually agree.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/06/dear-abby-mother-in-laws-refusal-to-follow-this-one-simple-request-causes-distress.html

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