My friend is in love with this guy who doesn’t treat her right half the time. She ended up breaking up with him because of it. But now she misses him, and she tried to get back together with him. He continuously said no to her. So she told him she had given up on the idea of them ever being together again. A few days later, he decided he wanted to give her another chance, but she has to prove herself worthy by April. Then he will open up the idea of a relationship again. She keeps asking herself if he’s worth it. She’s afraid to give up because she doesn’t want to be alone, but on the other hand, she thinks other people can make her happier. She’s just unsure. Should she keep trying, or give up? Basically, he wants her to change who she is to make him happy.

Dear Annie: My brother and “Melanie” had a baby together (unplanned). The boy is now 2 years old. Melanie moved in with my brother before the baby arrived and stayed until two months ago. She was never overly kind to my brother, frequently making insulting remarks to him and saying she could never love him or the baby. But he truly was in love with her. We bent over backward to make her part of our family, but she decided to walk out on him and sever all family ties.