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(new) Husband Behind The Wheel Is Cruising For A Bruising - DEAR ABBY: There is an ongoing issue between my husband and me. It's his disregard for my personal safety. Our large city is known for its heavy, fast traffic and impatient drivers. "Jon" is a good driver. He likes to drive in the left (passing) lane on the highway or tollway, usually about five miles above the posted speed limit.This is considered too slow for many drivers, who become impatient and aggressive having to be behind us in the fast lane. They flash their headlights and tailgate us, trying to get him to move over into the right lane so they can pass, but Jon refuses to yield. ...
Edited by Dear Abby today at 05:02 am GMT
Edited by Dear Abby today at 05:02 am GMT
(new) Dietary Restrictions Force Woman To Fend For Herself - DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. My question is, when dining at a restaurant, while everyone else is eating the bread that is served, is it acceptable to discreetly take a few gluten-free crackers from my purse and snack on them so I'm not starving while waiting for dinner?My husband thought it was inappropriate, so I didn't take them. I did ask the waiter if he had gluten-free bread or crackers, but he didn't. I have many medical issues. I try to eat only what is healthy for me and thought providing my own crackers was a minor deal. ...
Edited by Dear Abby yesterday at 05:02 am GMT
Edited by Dear Abby yesterday at 05:02 am GMT
Man's Ex-Girlfriend Has Warning For His Fiancee - DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Brady," broke up with me in November. Five weeks later he became engaged to someone else. I found out after that I have genital warts. My yearly exams never showed any problems before, so I know I got them from Brady. I'm getting treatment now, but I'll be contagious for the rest of my life.I have been unable to tell Brady about this because he won't respond to my attempts to contact him. I'm now trying to decide if I should tell his fiancee. I know he wants children, and this disease can have some serious repercussions if she gets pregnant. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 8
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 8
For Workers On Graveyard Shift, Daytime Is Bedtime - DEAR ABBY: I just read the letter from a fellow frustrated night shifter, "Working a 40-Hour Week at Age 73" (Dec. 20). I have worked 12-hour shifts for many years to accommodate our family life. It is easier for me to be home in the morning to get the kids to school and be home when they get off the bus in the afternoon. I have the early evening free to get them to their activities, then go to work later.I thoroughly agree that the rest of the world does not understand! I've had the strangest requests from people because I'm home during the day. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 7
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 7
Savings Bond Gift Matures Into Mother/Daughter Battle - DEAR ABBY: I'm 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother gave me a U.S. savings bond for my birthday. It has matured to its full value. My mother refuses to give it to me. She said that my grandmother intended it as a wedding gift. The last time I brought it up, she got teary and emotional. When my grandmother died 18 years ago, it was tremendously painful for my mother. I think the reason Mom won't give me the money is it makes her feel like her mom is still around. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 6
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 6
Woman Is Put Out With Man Who Won't Fix What's Broken - DEAR ABBY: My live-in boyfriend is a total ditz when it comes to challenges. He claims it's because he's a city boy, but I think it's just plain laziness. When something needs to be repaired, he looks the other way and expects me to be "Miss Fix-It." It doesn't matter what's wrong -- the car, the washer, plumbing, even issues with bills. It becomes my job.I want him to challenge himself sometimes. I've never known a man who won't venture into something that's not familiar. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 5
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 5
Mom Uses Illness To Compete With Girl For Son's Attention - DEAR ABBY: I'm 18 and my boyfriend, "Jordan," is 17. We have been together a year and a half and rarely fight. There is only one problem in our relationship -- his mother. "Martha" has lupus and uses it to manipulate Jordan. When we plan dates, she'll tell him she feels sick and make him stay home to take care of her. As soon as the date is canceled, she's miraculously better. She complains that he doesn't spend enough time with her and lays guilt on him because she "could die any day," but says these things only when I'm around. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 4
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 4
Bride Wants To Keep Friend's Lecherous Husband Off Guest List - DEAR ABBY: Over the years I've stayed in touch with my childhood best friend, "Claire." We talk a few times a year and I attended her wedding 10 years ago.In the intervening years, her husband, "Kirk," has cheated on her multiple times and was once arrested by an undercover cop when he tried to meet a 14-year-old for a sexual liaison. Despite it all, Claire has chosen to stay with him. I have made peace with the fact that it is her decision and, because she lives in another state, it hasn't affected my life in any practical way -- until now. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 3
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 3
Care Providers Show Respect By Using A Patient's Name - DEAR ABBY: "She Has a Name in Georgia" (Dec. 2) complained that the care staff at the assisted living community where her mother lives calls her "Granny," "Grandma" and "Mamma." She found it disrespectful, and I agree with her.I am an R.N. with two advanced nursing degrees. Calling a resident "Granny," "Dear" or "Honey" is not loving or caring. It is degrading, humiliating and hurtful! It does not matter what the ethnicity of the attendant is; there are standards of conduct and patient's rights. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 2
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 2
Woman In Love With Fiance's Twin Is Now In Double Trouble - DEAR ABBY: I am 26 and have been dating "Mike" for four years. We met in our senior year of college and recently became engaged. I'm looking forward to being married and starting a family, but there's one "small" problem. I'm in love with Mike's identical twin brother, "Matt."Mike and Matt are identical in appearance, but Matt is funnier, more outgoing and affectionate than my fiance. I didn't know he existed until a year ago because they had a falling out at their high school graduation and didn't reconcile until recently. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 1
Edited by Dear Abby on Feb. 1
Emailed Photo Of Ailing Mom Is Reason To Restrict Visitors - DEAR ABBY: Recently my 80-year-old mother was admitted to the hospital, gravely ill. She had been undergoing chemotherapy and caught double pneumonia. My 36-year-old niece went to visit Mama, took pictures of her lying in her hospital bed and emailed the photos to everyone.It was shocking and upsetting seeing my mother this way. Many of the people who received the photos had not been able to visit her. Abby, what's your opinion on this, and how should it have been handled? -- SINCERELY UPSET IN FLORIDADEAR SINCERELY UPSET: I don't blame you for being upset. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 31
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 31
Sisters' Spat Is No Reason To Ruin Husband's Reunion - DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Kate," and her sister, "Judy," do not get along, to the point that my wife refuses to be in the same room with her. I have a class reunion coming up, and Judy is in my class.Because we're not sure Judy will show up, Kate has said she will attend -- but she'll leave if Judy arrives. We had planned on going in separate cars so Kate could escape if necessary. But now she says if Judy puts in an appearance, she'll be upset with me if I don't leave with her.I don't get along with Judy either, but I'd like the chance to catch up with other classmates. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 30
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 30
Man Wants To Cook Up A Storm Without Thunder From His Wife - DEAR ABBY: I'm fortunate to be married to an amazing woman. There's just one problem. She's convinced that I'm going to burn down the house. She constantly nags me when I'm cooking, even when I'm literally standing over the pots. I find her tone -- and the idea that I don't know how to use a stove -- insulting.She insists I have the burner on too high when I'm making spaghetti, and it will somehow result in a catastrophe far worse than a ruined meal. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 29
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 29
Sister Hidden In The Wings Must Find Her Own Stage - DEAR ABBY: I'm a freshman in high school and my sister is a junior. She plays violin in our school orchestra (first chair), gets straight A's in all her classes (honors and AP courses) and is gorgeous and popular. I, on the other hand, am socially awkward, spend most of my time with my nose jammed in a book, barely get A's in my few honors courses and play in the school band.I have a few close friends, but most of them aren't in any of my classes so I eat lunch alone. I don't want to be popular; I just want to stop being jealous of my sister. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 28
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 28
High School Letters Bring Memories Best Forgotten - DEAR ABBY: A few days ago I received a large white envelope from a friend I had been close to in high school. "Jen" returned every letter, card and note I had written to her throughout our four years of school. She thanked me for being a good friend and thought I might like to have them.I can't tell you how upsetting it was to read how awful I was as a teenager. I was promiscuous, used foul language and made references to experimenting with drugs. It brought back so many terrible memories that I had blocked. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 27
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 27
Mom Is Miffed That Birthday Party Was A Shopping Spree - DEAR ABBY: My 12-year-old daughter, "Mandy," was invited to a friend's birthday party along with 12 other girls. They were told to meet at the mall where they'd "go shopping" together, then go for a sleepover afterward.The birthday girl told her friends to bring money as gifts. Well, she raked in more than $300 then proceeded to spend it all on herself while her friends stood and watched. Mandy returned home the next day and told me that although the girl spent the money on herself, her mom did buy them each a beverage. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 26
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 26
College-Bound Senior Doesn't Measure Up In Parents' Eyes - DEAR ABBY: I'm 18 years old. I play two competitive sports, maintain a 4.0 GPA, have good friends and will be attending the college of my dreams. Yet for some reason I cannot get along with my parents.It seems like I can't live up to their standards. We get into huge fights every day over insignificant things. My parents continually tell me they don't think I will handle college very well because I "can't get along with people." But their lack of faith just frustrates me and we get into more fights.In reality, the only people I don't get along with are my parents. ...
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 25
Edited by Dear Abby on Jan. 25
