Dear Abby: I have a great relationship with my mom’s ex-husband, which makes her furious

DEAR ABBY: My mother and stepfather, “Pop,” divorced a few years ago. He was the only father figure in my life and was good to me, so I want to maintain a relationship with him. What happened between them is a “he said, she said” situation. I don’t know where the truth lies, and I have tried hard not to take sides.

Last year, Pop and his new wife, “Judy,” wanted to visit. I now live a couple of thousand miles away. He planned to get a hotel, but I asked them to stay here, which my husband agreed with. I must admit that Pop seems much happier than he was with Mom, and Judy is very nice. Plus, my kids really liked her.