Health Update Derailed by a Self-Cocused Partner

In a Dear Abby column, a reader asks if she’s selfish for feeling upset after sharing a health concern with her partner, only to have him redirect the conversation to his own issues. Abby reassures she’s not selfish and urges a serious, collaborative talk to plan a mutual approach to health and support. The piece also includes a second letter on service-dog etiquette and access considerations.