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Dear Ruthie,

I met a younger man (I’m 53; he’s 24) and instantly fell in love. Things were great the first few months, but then he told me he wanted an open relationship. He also suggested a “don’t ask/don’t tell” scenario regarding affairs outside our relationship. I said, “No way” and he called me boring and basic.

He’s now threatening to end our relationship. I love him and think he’s the man for me, but I need to convince him that this is not the route fo

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