SingleScenes – 8-14-23

SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart

Q.  I have been dating a guy for three months, who has turned out to be the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. He claimed to be single and unattached, but I found out recently that he lives with a woman he has been engaged to for almost a year.  Everyone says I should leave him alone before I end up getting hurt.  But I feel like he couldn’t love this other woman and be so attached to me.  He’s still single and engagements aren’t etched in stone.  What do you say?

A.  I agree with “everyone.” There is rarely a good future with a guy who doesn’t tell the truth.  Save yourself some heartache.  It’s hard enough these days struggling against female competition outside the home.  If one is already in residence, your chances are even slimmer.  Leave him be and tell him why.  If he’s really attached to you, he’ll move out.

Q.  I just found out on my wedding night that my “wife” is not divorced from her first husband. My family and friends think I should have her arrested for bigamy.  But I just want to get as far away from her as possible.  She claims she thought she was divorced, though she had no papers.  What is your advice?

A.  Get as far away from her as possible. Cut the ties and run!  I don’t think you want to put yourself through a court procedure or embarrassment.

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