Ask Amy: Mom doesn't like gifts from 'the other woman'
-- Stuck
Dear Stuck: At the risk of echoing your long-ago counselor, I suggest that the long-term relationship you really need to work on is the one you have with yourself. You can lead a fulfilling life, even with an unfulfilling marriage. Concentrate now on becoming the person you've always wanted to be.
Dear Amy: "Overworked" was a hardworking mom who confronted a household mess at the end of her workday.
The mother said: "The sink is full of snacking dishes."
Your advice: ". . . they have until 5 p.m. to lie in their own filth."
They might be lazy, or irresponsible, or returning to childhood to be taken care of . . . but they are not pigs.
-- Upset
Dear Upset: I think a few parents would beg to differ.
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