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RELEASE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
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RELEASE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
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RELEASE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
Dear Ann Landers: Too many parents have no idea what goes on all day in school, and yet, …Read more.
RELEASE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012
Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999.
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Classic Ann Landers (R), March 7Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to publish her columns. These letters originally appeared in 1999. Dear Ann Landers: I am in a relationship with a wonderful, caring man I will call "Ed." We are both widowed and senior citizens. Before our spouses died, we were a foursome, and the two of us later found strength and comfort in one another. My problem is with Ed's son, "John," his only child. John is 49 years old. He left home when he was 21 and started living life in the fast lane. He never has held a full-time job, and has been in and out of rehab for drug abuse. When his mother died, John received a sizable inheritance and blew it all within two years. The only time he contacted his father was when he needed financial help. Five years ago, he phoned Ed and asked if he could move back home. John now lives with his father, and has turned what was once a lovely house into a pigsty. He is a lazy, selfish slob who leaves dirty dishes all over the place and dirty clothes on the floor, and his father has to clean up after him. Ed was once energetic and loved to travel. Now, he has lost interest in everything. Just recently, he was so stressed out, he had to be hospitalized for several days. Ann, please advise me. Should I butt out? I just want to see this wonderful man enjoy his golden years. — No Name, No State Dear N.N.N.S.: I do not recommend that you try to talk sense into Ed about his son, because if you do, you will be the loser. Unfortunately, Ed is so grateful to have his son back in his life that he is willing to put up with John's slovenly ways and stress-inducing behavior. But please don't abandon Ed.
Dear Ann Landers: My boyfriend and I have a wonderful relationship, except for one thing. I am ashamed of the way "Hank" speaks. He has almost stopped saying "ain't" and rarely uses the Lord's name as a cuss word, but he continues to say "I done something" or "I don't want no apples." If I correct him, he becomes angry. Hank had to quit school after the eighth grade in order to support his widowed mother. He says that's why his English is so poor. Ann, children in the third grade have better grammar skills than he does. Hank is anxious to marry me, but frankly, I'm concerned about what my friends will think of him. Please give me some advice. — Perplexed in California Dear Calif.: Tell Hank his poor grammar will stand in the way of success in every aspect of his life, and that he can and SHOULD do something about it. If he is willing, offer to pay a college student to tutor Hank on the basics, and rehearse with him daily. If you praise him on the slightest sign of improvement, you can win this one. Good luck. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day" is the perfect little gift for that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed, long, business-sized envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, 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 2010 CREATORS.COM ANN LANDERS 1/1/99 Page 11
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