Democracy Dies in Darkness

Asking Eric: Husband accused me of having an affair with my cousin

How could the letter writer’s husband think so little of her he can accuse her of her sleeping with her cousin?

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Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty nesters, and during covid-19, I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless.

I knew my husband wasn’t wild about the idea, but he didn’t fuss about it, so we let him move in. Fast-forward five years: he’s still living with us.

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