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WOMAN HIDES IMPERFECTIONS BY SHOWING OFF HER WEALTH

DEAR ABBY: I work with a woman who constantly tells me how
much she has -- a condo in Florida, a timeshare in the Virgin
Islands, her portfolio, the expensive ring her husband bought
her and what she spends on wedding/holiday gifts. She even
told me about how much she used to make at her previous job.

As a struggling single parent, I find it insensitive. How do
I deal with this? Is it about my own inadequacies? She is
otherwise a seemingly nice lady. My boyfriend says I need to
just "get over it." What do you think?
-- "PENNY LESS" IN PENNSYLVANIA

DEAR "PENNY LESS": This woman's constant need to talk about
how much she has is less about your "inadequacies" than
about her own. People who are happy, secure and socially
sensitive don't usually feel a compulsion to brag about what
they have. Once you understand that fact, you may feel less
inadequate around her. But if that isn't the case, resolve
to spend more of your time with people who talk about ideas
and things you have in common, and less with her.



DEAR ABBY: My mother was physically and verbally abusive to
my sister and me when we were kids and teenagers. Mom had a
short fuse. She'd slap us if we accidentally dropped a piece
of spaghetti or scuffed our shoes. If she thought we were
talking back, she'd really lose it and things would get ugly.

My sister is a mother herself now, and her kids are brats. I
know it's because she doesn't want to be strict or abusive
to them like our mother was to us.

I am engaged and thinking about a family of my own someday.
I don't know how to discipline children or how to correct
their bad behavior without becoming abusive. How can I treat
my children with kindness, but still have them behave well
and be respectful?
-- WANTS TO END THE CYCLE

DEAR WANTS: Contrary to popular belief, not everyone is born
with the instinctive ability to be a good parent. Parenting
is a skill, and like most skills, effective parenting has to
be learned. Because you come from a dysfunctional home, a
way to ensure that you won't repeat the pattern of abuse
would be to enroll in parenting classes and learn about child
development. Contact your state department of education,
local junior college or hospital and ask if these courses are
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DEAR ABBY: Last year, when I was a freshman in college, my
boyfriend, "Charles," accidentally broke my laptop by closing
it on a little bouncy ball. I paid the $800 to have it re-
paired even though he was the one who broke it because I had
the money and he had none. He said he'd pay me back, but it
has been a year and I have yet to see any of that money.

As a German major, I am required to study in Germany next
year and I am strapped for cash. I have reminded Charles
about my laptop and he says he'll repay me, but I know he's
still in a bad place financially.

Am I wrong to ask for the entire $800 or should I ask for
half the amount? Or should I just forget it since it was an
accident? I could use some good advice.
-- FRAUGHT FRAULEIN

DEAR FRAULEIN: You can ask for whatever amount you wish, but
whether you'll get a penny is up for grabs. It appears
Charles is immature. He should have repaid you even if it
meant taking a part-time job. You're a smart girl. Chalk this
up to tuition in the school of experience, and recognize that
your boyfriend can't be counted on -- for anything.



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