Dear Abby: My boyfriend’s past relationship has left him traumatized

March 17, 2026

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader whose boyfriend is still suffering from pain caused by his toxic ex.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/lifestyle/dear-abby-my-boyfriends-past-relationship-has-left-him-traumatized/

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