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Does anyone remember the woman who was reported as missing, possibly kidnapped by thugs, only to be found later in another state, having concocted the "kidnapping" herself?
She was from Georgia, getting married in a small town to the "locally prominent" guy of the town. She was running away from the stress of the wedding. She got arrested and charged with making a false statement (among other things). I think she wanted out, too-but made the wrong choice to do so in the way she did it.
The LW should look at that and decide if she really wants to stay in the situation-or have to put up with it. I'd say get the hell out of town, cut your losses and do it. You're young only once. Life awaits! Go!