Navigating the Challenges of a Widowed Dad's New Relationship
A reader seeks advice on whether to attend her widowed father's wedding to a woman who may be unaware of his explosive anger issues. The father has a history of abusive behavior, infidelity, and strained relationships with family members. The reader is torn between attending the wedding to support her father's happiness or abstaining to avoid enabling his charade. The columnist advises seeking counseling, having a conversation with the fiancée to gauge her awareness, setting boundaries with family members, monitoring for similar behaviors in her own children, and ultimately making a decision that aligns with her conscience.