Decades after discovering her past partner’s secret marriage, one woman finds her old heartbreak reignited when he unexpectedly reenters her life. Though she has rebuilt her happiness through counseling and a loving marriage, his return reveals just how persistent old feelings can be.

In a recent Dear Annie column, a worried wife unveils her distress over affectionate emails between her husband and his old flame. Now she wonders if these messages are simply echoes of the past or a prelude to a deeper marital crisis.