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What can I do other than unfriend them?While I never had any real expectation about a possible dedication, I thought I might get a short mention. Instead, the dedication went to someone he doesn’t know personally, and I was completely left out.His co-author took the opportunity to acknowledge their spouse in addition to other people.
I am sad that my husband wouldn’t acknowledge my support.I’m not sure if I should say anything to him about it. If I do and he changes the dedication, it won’t really be from him.
If I wait, I will continue to feel slighted.He is a dedicated husband and supports me in everything I do, so is this a big deal just because I feel like it is? What to do, if anything?— UNACKNOWLEDGED IN THE EASTDEAR UNACKNOWLEDGED: I am sure your husband had his reasons for dedicating the book the way he did.Because this is a big deal for you, point out the effect the omission has had.
