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DEAR ABBY: I am a 39-year-old mother of
four and have lived with “Arnold” for
18 years. Amie has always promised
he’d marry me “someday,” and I
believed him until last Valentine’s
Day.
Before Valentine’s Day, I had been
dropping hints about how romantic it
would be if he proposed on that day.
We found a sitter and he took me to a
fancy restaurant for dinner. I was
thrilled, because it was the first time
we’d been out alone in a long time.
My heart was pounding all through dinner
because I thought this would be the night. Amie
kept repeating how much he loved me —
something he has a hard time saying. But that’s
as far as it went! When we were walking to the
car, I finally said, “You’re not going to pop the
question, are you?” He then removed a tiny
ring from his pocket and said, “This is a prom¬
ise ring. I promise to marry you — someday.”
I was devastated. It was as though we were
teenagers and he was asking me to go steady.
Amie went on to add that he “wasn’t ready” for
marriage yet. Well, I don’t think he’ll EVER be
ready!
Am I wrong to expect this man to make a
legal commitment? For heaven’s sake, we have
four children together! We have been a couple
for almost two decades. Brides are supposed to
be young and pretty. I’m turning old and gray
with every day that passes. Should I continue to
hang onto the hope that Arnie will keep his
“promise” — or is it time to leave?
— MOTHER IN CANADA
DEAR MOTHER: You have been patient long
enough. Arnold’s promise was an empty one
and an insult. If marriage is what you want,
please don’t wait until your grandchildren or
great-grandchildren are old enough to be your
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(May 5). Love, sweet love, is
what you’re celebrating the
next two months. Keep your
communication going strong,
and this one could last. If you
start out with a tight budget
this year, you’ll find yourself
finally able to make that
dream purchase in August!
Singles have the magic with
a Gemini or Leo. Upgrade
your living quarters in
November. Your lucky num¬
bers are: 4, 20, 53, 38 and 18.
ARIES (March 2I-April
19). Listen to what people
ask of you, even if the
demands seem unrealistic.
This is critical to opening up
your self-concept. Of course,
don't compromise your own
needs — that would he
destructive.
TAURUS (April 20-May
20). This day is flavored with
that most unusual spice, deja
vu. This revisiting of the past
gives you a chance to do bet¬
ter. You’re now more mature,
after all, and have the self
possession required to calmly
finish any incomplete busi¬
ness.
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The police caught Mom with several
times and put her in jail. Her parole officer
made her go to rehab, but it didn’t work very
well. She needed a place to stay when she got
out, so my grandparents let her stay here for a
while. They kicked her out when she came
home high.
Mom works at a strip club now. It embar¬
rasses me to have a mother who’s a stripper,
and we argue a lot when she comes by. She
tells me my grandparents are to blame for what
she does because they didn’t let her live with
them.
I hate the fights. But I hate even more the
fear that someone may recognize her and think
I’m like her. I’m not.
Should I ask my grandparents to move a
long way away, so I won’t have to worry? Or
should I ask to be put in a foster home in anoth¬
er state, or what?
—-ASHAMED IN OHIO
DEAR ASHAMED: None of the above. You
are your own person, and you have done noth¬
ing for which you should be ashamed.
Concentrate on your grades and extracurricular
activities where your talents can shine. And if
anyone mentions your mother, hold your head
up and tell the person her problems are her own
and you’re living your own life. It’s true.
Under the stars’ gaze
GEMINI (May 21-June
21). The goal is to enlarge
your circle. Favored activities
include searching the Internet
for fine solutions, meeting
your neighbors, finding new
hikes in your area, or job
searching through the yellow
pages. Leo and Aries are
allies!
CANCER (June 22-July
22). Your mind is focused on
romantic strategy. Identify
the differences between a
workable plan and an impos¬
sible one, and then do the
impossible one anyway.
Where has playing it safe
ever gotten you, anyway ?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
Spiritual iNeeds are empha
sized and you may even
work on your physical self
through meditation, dance,
song or prayer. Anything
unnecessary to success will
melt away while you concen¬
trate on simple wonders.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Figure out what motivates
you — it’s not money.
Getting recognition for your
talent probably means more
to you than dollars. Letting
others know about your
needs helps you get them met
once and for all!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
Your concerns about your
place in the work force are
nothing to focus on. but do
keep an eye out for hidden
solutions this afternoon. You
can avoid pitfalls by listening
to both the wisdom and the
folly of others.
your common-law rights are.
You’ve put your money on the
wrong horse.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 16-year-old
girl. My grandparents have raised
me because my mom is a drug
addict who couldn’t take care of
herself, much less me. Dad was an
alcoholic and took
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
21). A burst of inspiration
this morning could have you
working the phone lines like
a pro — mastering the art of
communication will be one
of the most lucrative things
you can do. Classes help, but
old-fashioned practice is the
best.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22
Dec. 21). Contractual negoti¬
ations and legal matters are
featured. Every detail must
be spelled out. When you
know where you stand, you
can operate with confidence.
If you play sports, tonight,
you’re totally on!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22
Jan. 19). If you’re going to
participate in a group project,
you may as well take a star¬
ring role, especially if
nobody else volunteers.
Travel inspires you and leads
to a new source of income. If
flying, chat up the person in
the next seat.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18). A bold gesture sets off
an interesting chain of
events. Romance is the last
thing on your mind, but you
attract it anyway. The prize
goes to those who act like
adults instead of adolescents,
so follow the golden rule.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March
20). Perfection is boring.
Besides, human foibles make
you irresistibly sexy. Money
luck depends on fast deci¬
sion-making this afternoon.
Don’t fear endings new
beginnings are auspicious.