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Sex and the Pity: A Widow Ponders Limbo

Friends, relatives mean well, but platitudes are patronizing

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted May 17, 2008 5:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – After her first weeks of widowhood, one woman noticed the kind yet patronizing treatment she was getting from loved ones—especially when it came to her sex life. Among the platitudes she came to despise: "You look like you could use a hug,"...   Read full story »

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