Estranged Father's Death Raises Etiquette Questions
- A friend's wife's estranged biological father died in a one-car accident.
- The woman had been estranged from her biological father for over 30 years.
- She expressed dislike for him and had a close relationship with her late stepfather.
- The man is unsure how to respond to the situation.
- Dear Abby advises on the etiquette of the situation.
Articles (3)
cleveland.com·
Dear Abby: Why am I the bad guy when I didn't mourn friend's wife's estranged father?
The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)·
Dear Abby: When 'I'm sorry for your loss' isn't a real sentiment, what should you say instead?
New York Post·
Dear Abby: My friend’s estranged father-in-law died, now I’m in trouble for not sending condolences