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Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
Dear Ann Landers: Three months ago, our 18-year-old daughter "Ramona" had her tongue pierced. My wife and I had warned Ramona that if she pierced her tongue, she would lose her rights to the family car. She apparently didn't care, because …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, November 1
Dear Ann Landers: I am 60 and have just been diagnosed with cancer. My problem is my daughter, "Ingrid." She lives in another state and has my only four grandchildren. I went through a nasty divorce a few years back and spent 10 long years …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, October 25
Dear Ann Landers: I have written this letter to you in my head at least a thousand times, and now I have decided to put it on paper and mail it. I want you to know that you saved my life. My father had been sexually abusing me for a long time. It …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, October 18
Dear Ann Landers: I recently attended a wedding. Both the bride and groom had been married before and have children by their previous marriages, who were to participate in the wedding — a very nice touch. This was a formal affair, to be …Read more.
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Classic Ann Landers, May 31Dear Ann Landers: I have been married for eight years to my high-school sweetheart. We have four beautiful children, and I adore my husband. The problem is my father-in-law, "George." He has a crush on me. When it started, about a year ago, I thought it was my imagination, but the problem has escalated. George sends me gifts (which I return) and phones several times a week "just to say hello." Lately my in-laws have been spending an inordinate amount of time at our house. My mother-in-law suspects nothing. Because of the time they now spend together, my husband and his father have developed a much closer relationship, which makes all this very difficult. My husband is thrilled that his father is taking such an interest in us and our children. I know the real reason for that is George wants to be closer to me, but I cannot bring myself to tell my husband what his father is up to. I've told George to back off, but he keeps coming on strong. Please advise me. I am — Between a Rock and a Hard Place in Pennsylvania Dear Rock: What you need is a short course in assertiveness. I will give it to you now, no charge. Tell George you find his behavior reprehensible and to knock it off pronto, before his wife and your husband notice that you do not wish to have anything to do with him. Make it clear: no more phone calls and only gifts the family can enjoy — nothing personal. The word from Landers HQ is: "Get tough, lady." Dear Ann Landers: My stepson is 23, and his girlfriend, "Ella," just turned 21. My husband and I are shocked by this. I know my stepson is sexually involved with this girl, but I do not think it is proper for her parents to encourage them to sleep together. My husband said a real gentleman would have thanked the girl's parents and paid for a room of his own. We have discussed this with our son, but he sees nothing wrong with his behavior, especially because his mother (my husband's ex-wife) said it was OK with her. I know the boy is old enough to live his own life, but is there some way we can emphasize proper social decorum and values? Or are we just being prudes? — Seattle Sue Dear Sue: I'm afraid it is too late to talk "proper social decorum" to that crowd. You are not prudes. Their behavior was trashy. If you need an ally, you have one in me. I hope you will send copies of this column to all concerned. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides" has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-sized envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. To find out more about Ann Landers and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. ANN LANDERS (R) COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC.
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