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Adapted from a recent online discussion:
Hi, Carolyn!
I'm newly divorced, having split with my ex-husband just over a
year ago. He told me this week that he is considering dating one of
my closest friends ("Anne"), who is a huge part of my 5-year-old
daughter's life, practically an aunt to her. They've been spending a
lot more time together, with my daughter, and he said they've
discussed dating.
Setting aside the fact that I feel like I would be losing a very
close friend (on whose shoulders I cried when we split), I am really
concerned about my daughter. He doesn't have a great track record; I
was wife No. 2. If they don't work out, my daughter would lose
someone she adores. As long as she ...