Ask Amy: Mother-in-law can't get a word in edgewise
What should I do? I don't want to make up a number where some person in Iowa gets telemarketing calls intended for me. Maybe we should all start refusing to give out our phone numbers to random businesses.
-- Paul
Dear Paul: You should ask why they need your phone number. If this is to add you to their database, then you should say "no." But if the reason is to call you when the stylist (or your table) is ready for you, then in my opinion -- you should give it.
Dear Amy: "Hurting Husband" described the sudden change in his wife's behavior, describing her "DEFCON" reactions.
My dear partner of many years had a similar event happen, which actually caused us to separate (amicably) for a while. We then found that the issue was a brain tumor that was causing pressure on the parts of the brain that cause anger!
Thankfully, today he is doing well and is clear of cancer, and our relationship is closer and better than ever.
-- No Longer Hurting
Dear No Longer: Any time there is an extreme change in behavior, we should consider a medical cause.
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