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By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

I said, "OK, we can't make you do the right thing."

Were we out of line?

-- Upset Parent

Dear Parent: I envision these tickets being sent back and forth through the mail, in an unending loop, powered by frustration and resistance.

You are not out of line. I suspect there are underlying issues here that have resulted in this current unpleasantness.

I hope you can resolve some of these issues, but until you do, do not spend any more money trying to provide these family members with special experiences.

Dear Amy: I'm responding to the query from "Still Working," the retirement-age teacher who was annoyed by people asking her if she was still working.

 

You don't seem to understand that many people cannot afford to retire. How would you answer this question if you were in that boat?

-- Not Retiring

Dear Not Retiring: I would suggest the same answer: "Yes, I'm still working."

If the person asks how long you intend to keep working you say, "As long as I'm able."

(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


 

 

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