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so great that she can’t alter her parenting style, you may want to consult a licensed family therapist.

Dear Abby: Our 28-year-old daughter, the mother of two, is in the middle of a divorce from her husband of three years. The divorce is not yet final, but she’s already involved with a new man. He is eight years older, jobless, has terminal cancer, lives with his father and is raising his 6-year-old daughter. We cannot imagine how this could ever come to any good.

My daughter is not the kind to listen to any advice, and has never made good decisions when it comes to men. Any advice from you would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Unsure: Because you love your daughter, be patient and supportive. There is no way to “save” a daughter who consistently makes poor choices about men and won’t listen to advice. Some people have to learn life lessons the hard way.

Dear Abby: My hubby and I are in our 50s and have been happily married for 26 years. We have no children. As we look ahead (hopefully many years) to the disposition of our assets once we’ve passed, we wonder, what do childless couples do with their formal wedding portraits? I hate to think mementos of such a special event in our lives will be tossed in the trash.

Dear Susie: If any of your relatives views him- or herself as the family historian, offer the portraits to that person to be given upon your demise. Or, the photos could be digitized and distributed to relatives. You and your husband could have the originals placed in your coffins with you when the time of departure arrives.