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Ask Amy: Couple wants only ‘classy’ PDAs

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

If pornographic displays have erupted in your backyard, your kitchen, or elsewhere on your property, you can good-naturedly say a version of: “Hey, don’t make me get out the hose,” or “Whoa, get a room, you two!”

Privately, you and your wife should honestly tell your (respective) friends, “We are so happy for you. It is obvious that you are really into each other, but some of the conversation about your sexual relationship and some of the more graphic public displays of affection are making me uncomfortable.”

Dear Amy: I have drawn and painted for most of my life. I recently drew a picture of my beautiful daughter.

She seemed to be delighted when she saw it. I did not hear much from her about it, so I asked her how her husband liked it. She told me that he said he thought the drawing looked like me. Not a very flattering comment, but honest.

I decided I would like the drawing back since it pleased me, and they did not seem to want to hang it. She said she wanted to keep it. Then they put it in their guesthouse, which is separate from their residence.

I am OK with the fact they do not like the drawing. Not everyone likes the same type of art, but I would like to have my drawing back, since it means more to me than to them. Is it a problem if I ask for my drawing back?

— Artist

Dear Artist: You should not ask for the drawing back. You should not cast aspersions on your daughter, who received the drawing and has hung it in their guesthouse, where others will see it.

When your son-in-law remarked that the drawing looked like you, it doesn’t seem to have occurred to you that you and your daughter resemble one another, and that this might be a thoughtful (and flattering) comment.

 

You should not ask for this gift back. Furthermore, you are way too sensitive to share your art with others. I hope you will enjoy your hobby privately.

Dear Amy: “I Like Being Alone” was planning some hikes at nearby national parks and didn't want to invite her co-worker, due to her dog's bad habits.

She might have an easy out ... most national parks do not allow dogs!

— Like to Hike

Dear Like to Hike: Many readers pointed this out. My own research shows that different parks have different rules: Check NPS.gov for specifics.

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(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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