Melanie adored her husband Henry, but his constant trips to help his ex-wife, Liz, began to strain their marriage.
Every time Liz called about a minor home repair, Henry would rush over, even missing their anniversary dinner once. Meanwhile, tasks in their own home — like a dripping faucet — went untouched. When Melanie confronted him, he insisted Liz was simply helpless and needed help with the house they still co-owned. Still, Melanie couldn’t shake the feeling that Liz was taking advantage of his kindness.
