A close friend of the writer has been diagnosed with breast cancer but has always been irresponsible with money, spending it on luxury items instead of saving. The writer set up a GoFundMe to help her but feels conflicted as many friends and family are reluctant to donate due to her spending habits. The writer is considering distancing themselves from the fundraiser, feeling it’s dishonest to ask for donations for someone who won’t prioritize their financial recovery.
In a separate letter, a mother writes to Dear Abby about her son who plans to take his fiancée’s last name after they get married. The mother supports his decision, but the father does not and they are now not speaking. The father is upset about future grandchildren carrying on a different family name. Abby advises the mother that changing one’s name for the reasons stated by the son may be unusual but is not unheard of, and that the decision is ultimately up to the son and his fiancée.
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