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Ask Amy: Trust issues interfere with married roommates

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The kindest response is to assume they are being genuine. You can say, “After retirement, I’m exploring all of those things that have fascinated me, but which I never had time for. Honestly, I enjoy every day.”

If you discern that people are actually searching for a path to denigrate you, you could add: “… and I play a lot of mini-golf and eat ice cream for dinner. Basically, I’m Ferris Bueller, and every day is a day off.”

Dear Amy: You answered a question from “Judgmental Teen,” who always judged others based on their clothes.

As a retired police officer I have to say that you were correct when you stated that your first judgment of someone should concern your own safety.

– Retired PO

 

Dear Retired: I pointed out that there are very good reasons to listen to one’s instincts. I hope this teen learns to modulate her own.

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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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