I suspect my new friend of robbing me while I was…
DEAR ABBY: I not too long ago went on trip and had my cat sitter come by twice a day as she has for the past 5 years when I journey.
For the first time, I also requested a pretty new acquaintance I had met in a respected religious middle, and with whom I clicked rapidly, to come by to water my plants and garden.
I gave each a key. Some treasured and expensive jewellery has gone lacking. These had been the only people in my home.
I don’t make associates simply, which makes it more painful since I determine my only option is to cut them both utterly out of my life, no questions requested, because what might they are saying?
So I will never know and lose two key people. I guess my query is, is there any other manner I can get my thoughts around (or over) this betrayal than to cut them both from my life without a phrase? — VICTIM IN FLORIDA
DEAR VICTIM: You state that during the 5 years your cat sitter got here by twice a day while you had been touring, nothing was lacking.
Now that you could have given a key to “a fairly new acquaintance,” treasured and expensive jewellery has gone lacking.
I see no motive to cut both of these people out of your life, but I do assume it could be a good concept to change your locks and discover another person to water your plants. Perhaps the cat sitter could be keen?
P.S. Have you made a police report about the lacking jewellery? If you haven’t, you must.
DEAR ABBY: I felt compelled to write to you after studying the “plight” of the dad and mom of the bride of “Ruined Wedding in New York” (April 23).
As somebody who’s labored in the hospitality subject for more than 30 years, I have seen my share of bridezillas and in-laws who behave badly because they blindly imagine that all of their needs and calls for must be met (at any price) on the big day.
One of the very few issues I miss about the times of COVID-imposed “micro-weddings” was how JOYFUL {couples} and attendees had been — because those few who attended had been those who actually mattered. Everyone was totally appreciative of the true nature of the event.
“Ruined’s” dad and mom ought to really feel grateful and honored that they raised a profitable, impartial younger girl of integrity who realizes what is of main significance — not the presents, the pageantry, the spending of huge quantities of money — but celebrating this momentous event with those who matter most to them and in a significant manner.
Her dad and mom ought to apologize for how they’ve dealt with this and be grateful if they’re still welcome to attend or take part in any manner. — LYNN R. IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR LYNN: One hundred % of the readers who responded to the letter from “Ruined Wedding in New York” agree with us.
Your letter put it most succinctly. Weddings belong to the bride and groom, not their dad and mom.
Things will end up better for everybody concerned if dad and mom concentrate to what you wrote.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also recognized as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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