DEAR ABBY: My husband and I had a beautiful baby boy four months ago. Since then, he has admitted that he married me only to have a child. My husband says he "cares for me," but he's not in love with me.
Still, he provides for all my needs and I don't want a divorce. I know I'll be happy enough.
My friend is telling me I am doing a disservice to my little one because he will never learn to love a woman. Am I harming my baby? -- NEW MOM IN TEXAS
DEAR MOM: I can't see how you are harming your child. If you are a loving, attentive mother, your baby boy will love you unconditionally.
Your friend may feel you are short-changing yourself because she doesn't understand that you're willing to settle for financial security and forgo romantic love. However, if you are truly happy with this arrangement, your friend should be less judgmental.