Hiding from the news.

AuthorGalanes, Philip
PositionEthical Dilemma - Brief article

I've been depressed about the news, so I decided to avoid it. Just as I was feeling better, my boyfriend reported an awful headline that was devastating to me. I confronted him about it, and he gave me a weak "Sorry." I feel terrible again, and I think I deserve a proper apology. How should I express this?

--Anonymous

ANSWER Unplugging from the relentless chug of breaking news for a week or so can be rejuvenating, but withdrawing from the world indefinitely because...

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