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Is my son really mine?

Q I’ve been happily married for years, with a son of 14. The problem is that I remember my wife became friendly with another man about the time my son was conceived and I’m becoming convinced it’s his child.

Can I ask my wife for a DNA test? It might upset her too much. But how can I get these thoughts out of my mind?

A You can’t ask your wife for a DNA test. You could become very

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