Child wants to call parents' partners 'mom' and 'dad'
Now, I'm wondering -- did I look like a junkie for years? I'm in a new job, and I don't want to give a bad impression. Should I hide this?
-- Wondering
Dear Wondering: Taking a pill does not make you look like a junkie.
But I can think of many reasons you might want to keep your medical situation private. Taking meds in full view of others naturally leads to questions and/or quiet speculation about what might be ailing you.
But if guarding your privacy might cause you to skip or forget to take your medication, then don't worry about it. Your health is more important.
Dear Amy: I find your advice columns full of sage advice. However, I disagree with your recent answers regarding DNA testing.
In my opinion, it is likely to pose more questions than answers, especially to children.
I can think of few procedures with more potential for harm to a person's tranquility.
Why open a can of worms?
-- Arthur
Dear Arthur: Sometimes, a search for answers requires opening a can of worms. Tranquility isn't always all it's cracked up to be.
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