Dear Abby: Is 20 years enough time apart from my hostile ex to tolerate living in the same town again?
- The writer is concerned about living near their ex-husband after 20 years of divorce due to his hostility and potential to monopolize their grandchild.
- The writer's son is considering a move back to their hometown, which complicates the situation for the writer.
- The writer expresses doubts about moving back but considers the joy of being close to their grandchild.
- Dear Abby advises the writer to discuss concerns with their son and notes that they are stronger now than they were 20 years ago.
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Dear Abby: Should I move back to my home city?
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn’t been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son’s family, but that’s about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my son’s job transfer. I had been considering a move back to our hometown. Unbeknownst to me, my son has also been considering a move back there.


Dear Abby: Moving would bring me closer to my grandson — and my angry ex
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn't been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son's family, but that's about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my son's job transfer. I had been considering a move back to our hometown. Unbeknownst to me, my son has also been considering a move back there.The problem for me is that…
Dear Abby: I’d like to live near my grandson, but not my awful ex-husband
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn’t been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son’s family, but that’s about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my son’s job transfer. I had been considering a move back to our hometown. Unbeknownst to me, my son has also been considering a move back there.
DEAR ABBY: Grandma doesn't want ex-husband back in her life
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn't been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son's family, but that's about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my son's job transfer. I had been considering a move back to our hometown. Unbeknownst to me, my son has also been considering a move back there.
Dear Abby: Torn between grandchild and avoiding hostile ex
DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I share a 3-year-old grandchild through our son. Until now, it hasn’t been a big problem because I live in the same city as my son’s family, but that’s about to change. My grandson is the joy of my life, and I plan to visit wherever they move after my son’s job transfer. I had been considering a move back to our hometown. Unbeknownst to me, my son has also been considering a move back there.
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