DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with my integrity and an important friendship.

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“Jerry,” the husband of my friend “Beth,” came to my house to help with a construction project. After discussing the project, we sat down to visit for a bit. He was very forward with me and overly affectionate. (It’s been 10 years since I’ve had any affection.)

He also talked about how affection doesn’t have to “mean anything,” which I believe is true — to an extent. I told him it was inappropriate, but I didn’t stop either of us when Jerry kissed me before leaving.

Part of me was thrilled at being kissed again, even though I know it was wrong. I am sure that I won’t allow it to happen again.

I’m afraid to contact him and deliver that message directly, because there’s a chance it wouldn’t be a pr

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