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Electric Smart Cutter Scissors
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Nov. 2, 2009
MOM LONGS TO HAVE EMPTY NEST ALL TO HERSELF AGAIN
DEAR ABBY: I have a 19-year-old daughter, "Caitlin," whom I
love very much. Despite a few rocky periods, we have a great
relationship.
Caitlin moved in with her fiance shortly after she turned
18, and they were married a few months ago. After she left,
I went through an "empty nest" period because it was the
first time I was alone in 18 years.
When my daughter started coming to visit once a week, I was
thrilled. It was sad when she had to leave, but I looked
forward to "our days." Then I had to have surgery, and
Caitlin came to take care of me. I have since recovered, but
now -- two months later -- she's still visiting every day.
She sits around watching TV and wants me to sit with her.
I love spending time with my daughter, but frankly, I need a
break! I have tried "hinting" that she has her own house,
pets and husband, and it would be fine if she didn't visit
every day. It falls on deaf ears.
I don't want to hurt Caitlin's feelings, but I got used to
being alone, and I miss it sometimes. How can I get her to
stop coming over so often without making her think I don't
want her?
-- CRAVING SOME SOLITUDE IN ARKANSAS
DEAR CRAVING: It's possible that when you had the surgery
your daughter was afraid she would lose you, and now she's
having separation anxieties of her own. It's time for a frank
talk with her.
It's unusual for a bride to have so much free time on her
hands. She should be using at least some of it to build a
life of her own. Could there be a problem in her marriage?
Her husband can't be thrilled that she's spending so much
time at your place. Or does she lack direction?
What's going on isn't healthy for either of you. So speak
up and establish some ground rules. If you prefer that she
visit only once a week, say so. Your daughter needs to "get
a life," and you are entitled to one apart from her.
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DEAR ABBY: I had a bad cold a few weeks ago, and while
waiting in my doctor's office, I occupied myself by reading
one of the many magazines he keeps there for patients. It
occurred to me later that the magazine I had been holding
had also been handled by countless other sick patients during
the weeks it had laid there.
Couldn't those magazines be carriers of innumerable germs
that could infect visiting patients? Is it possible that pro-
viding reading material in hospitals or doctors' waiting
rooms could actually be an unhealthy practice?
-- GERM THEORIST IN CONNECTICUT
DEAR GERM THEORIST: Yes, I think so. And the door handles,
elevator buttons, chart clipboard and pens could also be
loaded with germs. That's why it's a good idea to always
carry disinfectant gel or wipes with you.
P.S. If a valet takes your car or the keys -- or hands you
change ... oh, Lord, I'm beginning to sound like Howard
Hughes.
DEAR ABBY: What is the proper title for your mother's third
husband? I have looked everywhere and can't find an answer.
I know that her second husband is my stepfather, but I am
curious what the third one is called.
-- NAME DROPPER IN ALABAMA
DEAR NAME DROPPER: Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines
the "stepfather" as "the husband of one's mother when dis-
tinct from one's natural or legal father." He could also be
referred to as your mother's husband, or simply by his given
name.
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