DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was mixing a drink and texted her about whether to use Pepsi or Coke.

Dear Abby: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was mixing a drink and texted her about whether to use Pepsi or Coke.

My husband’s response? “Well, you told the therapist YOUR side of the story.” We have been married 18 years and together for 24. He is a good partner, and I do love him. What is your advice? — SUSPICIOUS IN IOWA DEAR SUSPICIOUS: Your husband had a point when he said your therapist has heard only one side of the story.

"Abby, am I unreasonable? I did see a therapist who said my husband has an emotional relationship with this woman and I had every right to be upset."

Dear Abby advises a woman whose husband got sent heart emojis in a "happy birthday" text message from a female friend of his.