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He Wants You To What?
Dear Margo: My husband of three years has suddenly become a real pervert. We dated for five years prior to marriage, and he was never this way. First, we are a May (me) December (him) relationship. He was always a gentleman, and there was nothing …Read more.
Please Google Karen Carpenter
Dear Margo: I am very worried about my boyfriend. "Lake" is 21, 6 feet tall and 140 pounds. Lately he's begun eating less and less — like one salad per day along with coffee and diet soda. He told me he was "just trying to lose …Read more.
When Idiot Strangers Speak
Dear Margo: Why do people feel the need to make comments about unusual numbers and sexes and looks of families? I am a mother of three daughters, one son and a stepdaughter. Invariably, when we're out, someone makes a comment. Before the birth of my …Read more.
This Was, Perhaps, an Ill-Considered Offer
Dear Margo: I honestly don't know where to turn. I can't share this information with family or friends, and my husband is so ashamed, he doesn't want me to tell anyone.
Now 52, he has been an alcoholic since he was 14. When he decided to quit …Read more.
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To Have and To Hold ... Everybody?Dear Margo: My wife and I have been married for 28 years and have three boys. I have a great career, we are well educated, and she stays home — which was her choice. Recently we decided to have an open marriage. What are your thoughts on this? We are seeking an outsider's view of the concept of open marriage. Thanks. — Living Alaska Dear Liv: Well, you know, hon, since you and your wife have decided you're going to live this way, it doesn't much matter what I think ... but since you asked, here is one outsider's opinion. I find those arrangements kinda cheesy. My feeling is that fidelity is part of being married, and if you have a yen to get it on with other people, be single. Plus, I could never figure out how the open-marriage people dealt with jealousy. On the other hand, I recognize that there are people who say, "Well, it's just sex, so what's the big deal?" Some people living this lifestyle say it has improved the marriage. This I do not understand at all, but I am also a believer in "live and let live." As I have said in other contexts, I am a pragmatist, not a moralist, and if this works for you, fine with me. To paraphrase Noel Coward, whatever two people do is all right, just so it doesn't scare the horses. I would suggest, however, you not advise your three boys of this development. There is a chance they would find it disappointing, if not crushing. — Margo, individually The Color of Money Dear Margo: I have an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son. We live in very close proximity to my in-laws. Dear Lil: Agreed: You cannot get your f-i-l to treat the children equally. I would tell the kids that your daughter has been getting the larger amount because she is older, and the pink and blue business was just a joke; however ... you are going to institute a new policy. The kids will pool their money and you will be the banker. Along with this new wrinkle, have chores for each child to do. That way, they will earn an allowance from Grandpa's gifts. — Margo, equitably *** Dear Margo is written by Margo Howard, Ann Landers' daughter. All letters must be sent via e-mail to dearmargo@creators.com. Due to a high volume of e-mail, not all letters will be answered. COPYRIGHT 2009 MARGO HOWARD DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC.
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