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August 20, 2010

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DAD'S CHRONIC CHEATING STRAINS DAUGHTER'S TRUST IN BOYFRIEND

DEAR ABBY: My father is having an affair -- another one. It
is not the first time I have found evidence of it. I was
using his computer to work on my grandmother's memorial and
an IM popped up from a woman telling him to meet her at a
family event my mother was not supposed to attend. Her mes-
sage to Dad was extremely sexual and very upsetting.

The "other woman" is an old high school friend of my parents'
and a friend of the family. I have confronted my father in
the past, even threatened to end my relationship with him if
it didn't stop.

My heart breaks for Mama, but she loves Dad so much she will
stand by him through anything. Somehow, I always manage to
get stuck in the middle of their marital problems, and I was
even blamed for their separation five years ago.

This has affected my relationship with my boyfriend because
I have extreme trust issues. I find myself hating my father
more and more each day. Please help me before I lose my
sanity.
-- DAUGHTER OF A CHEATER

DEAR DAUGHTER: For your own emotional well-being you must
remove yourself from the drama and dysfunction in your par-
ents' marriage. You cannot fix what's wrong with it; your
father doesn't want to and your mother appears to have made
peace -- if you can call it that -- with his infidelities.

Not all men are like your father. Many men respect women and
are capable of having loving, monogamous marriages. You need
professional help, and with good reason, and I urge you to
get it. If you don't, your hatred of your father may color
the way you regard all men, and it will always be a problem.


DEAR ABBY: We have some longtime friends, the "Gotrocks," who
frequently come over for dinner. When they do, they bring
"house gifts" -- commercially made cakes, Danish, etc. that
are well past their expiration dates -- then brag about how
much they saved on the food.

My wife and I limit our intake of sugar, high-fat and pro-
cessed foods, and the Gotrocks are aware of it because we
have told them, but they persist. I am offended that they
would offer low-quality food that I wouldn't serve an animal.

What should I do? Accept the garbage gracefully, not serve
it and deep-six it after they leave, or tell them to stop
bringing it?

Incidentally, money isn't an issue here; they proudly admit
they are cheap.
-- OFFENDED IN PENNSYLVANIA

DEAR OFFENDED: Having been put on notice that you and your
wife do not consume sugary, high-fat and processed foods,
the Gotrocks already know they are bringing an inappropriate
house gift. Here's how I'd handle it: The next time they
come, make a point of serving their gift to them for dessert
-- while you and your wife enjoy a healthy portion of fresh
fruit. If they enjoy it -- fine. If they look askance, you
will have made your point. Waste not, want not.


DEAR ABBY: How do you respond to an overweight person who
says she's fat? Or a short person who says she's short? Or
to anyone else who points out a true physical flaw that goes
against today's ridiculous standard of beauty? I am in a
sorority and this happens all the time.

Please don't tell me to say that their personalities are
beautiful -- even if it's true -- because what these girls
want to hear is that they are physically beautiful.
-- THE UGLY TRUTH FAIRY

DEAR UGLY TRUTH FAIRY: Don't lie. But if you're socially
adept, you'll find something nice to say -- unless you want
to be as welcome as a skunk at a picnic. The girl with the
weight problem may have beautiful skin or a fabulous head
of hair. And the short girl may have such beautiful posture
that people regard her as graceful. Get it?



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