
Husband abandons family, seeks control over breakup narrative
A reader writes Carolyn Hax about a husband who left after 12 years of marriage and 16 years together, saying he isn’t in love with anyone but wants a break from parenting and to control how the breakup is described. The columnist advises setting boundaries, focusing on the children’s well-being, and not letting the husband dictate the narrative while she plans her next steps.













