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Classic Ann Landers, November 15
Dear Ann Landers: Every time I see a letter in your column from someone questioning the remarriage of a widow or widower, I want to write. This time, an actual letter goes in the mail. My wonderful husband passed away 10 years ago. He lost his …Read more.
Classic Ann Landers, November 8
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.
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Classic Ann Landers November 22Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have a home on the lake where we go on weekends and vacations with our two children, their spouses and our four young grandchildren. The problem is a 12-year-old girl who lives across the street. This child is mentally disabled and comes over all the time. She knocks on our door and looks in our windows. Every time we turn around, she is right under us. If we tell her to go home, she is back in five minutes with the same routine. She doesn't understand why she can't be at our house all the time. Our grandchildren don't understand what is wrong with her. They shout, "Go home," but she ignores them. I feel bad for the child, but I honestly don't know how to deal with the problem. Her mother is totally oblivious and no help at all. Will you please tell us what to do about this nuisance? I am — Distressed in Dyer, Tenn. Dear Distressed in Dyer: Please do not lose this opportunity to teach your grandchildren the importance of being kind and compassionate to people who are less fortunate than they are. That little girl should not be considered a "nuisance" when she peers in the windows and comes over uninvited. She simply is displaying natural curiosity and has no idea she is "bothering" anyone. You say your grandchildren don't understand what is wrong with her. It is up to you to explain to them this unfortunate child's mental limitations. I hope you will do so at once. Dear Ann Landers: I am a reasonably sensible man who has been married for more than 20 years. "Portia" and I have been separated a number of times, most recently six months ago. At that time, she became very bitter and turned the children against me. While we were separated, I met a woman who restored my self-esteem and made me feel fantastic in every way. She was vibrant, beautiful and truly understanding. However, because of Portia's insistence, I moved back home and am more miserable than ever. My in-laws are now very chilly; some of our best friends have turned cold; and the marriage still leaves a great deal to be desired. I am no longer in love with my wife, but I'm afraid my children would hate me if I were to ask for a divorce. What should I do, Ann? — Betwixt and Between in Ohio Dear B and B: As long as the other woman is in your life, the chances for making a go of it with Portia are pretty slim. Try counseling, and make an effort to heal the breach. Meanwhile, now is a good time to improve your relationship with your children. When parents don't get along, kids feel insecure and can use a little extra TLC. Feeling pressured to have sex? How informed are you? Write for Ann Landers' booklet "Sex and the Teenager." Send a self-addressed, long, business-sized envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, 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.COM
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