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Activities Tuesday, July 30, 2019 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Page 7 Friend takes offense at never Rinery’s—~Believe It or Not!fo being asked about her past Dear Abby nothing wrong. The person you describe needs to feel wronged time he does it because it is making you uncomfortable. and be the focus of your con- And if that doesn’t do the trick, DEAR ABBY: Six months versations, which to me seems tell his wife. ago, I got back in touch with a self-centered. Consider your- childhood friend who married self fortunate that this troubled at 17 and moved away. She individual has moved on, and DEAR ABBY: I'ma male has lots of family drama, much concentrate on relationships who recently started dating a of it caused by her alcoholism that are healthy -- and mutual. great guy, “Jake.” I deal with THE AVERAGE VOLTAGE IN THUNDERSTORMS 12 [00 MILLION, (which she says is a result of the public in my job every BUT THE MOST POWERFUL THUNDERSTORM RECORDED HAD aN PTSD). DEAR ABBY: My family ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL OF /.3 BILLION VOLTS.— Recently, she told me I have is very close, and we see each day, and I’m often asked Submitted By Dan Paulun, W. lafayette: OH. hurt her and I’ma terrible other often, Lately I have been things like, “Do you have a ‘wovw.gocomies.com friend because since we've avoiding most of our fam- girlfriend?” and, “When will reconnected, I have never once ily gatherings because of my you find a wife?” Even my co- asked her about her past and Jared.” workers are inquiring when I'll the ordeals she’s been through. At the most recent family occasion, he was staring, wink- find a “lucky girl.” 'm happy Abby, she talks about herself constantly. I never thought it ing and flashing peace signsat in my relationship and would was necessary to ask her about me. This is not friendly banter; like to express that. Is there a the past because she never it is very creepy. My sister tactful, succinct, non-awkward shuts up about it. I have tried isn’t aware of it, and I’m sure way to let people know I'm to be a good listener, but I she wouldn’t approve. in a happy relationship with don’t think she has made the Thave been married four best life choices, and I don’t times, and I'm currently single. another male? -- IN A HAPPY MEART sna oun? want to confront her with If his behavior continues, PLACE IN GEORGIA \S LocaTeD my opinions on how she has which I’m sure it will sinceI IN ITS messed up her life. am a very desirable woman, I don’t question people I will have to skip family events entirely, Any thoughts? DEAR HAPPY: Absolutely! When asked if you have a WEAD 7 THERE 1S A HOTEL IN IDAHO MADE IN THE SHAPE OF A POTATO > about their past, truthfully. T girlfriend, say, “No, I have a feel if they want to discuss it, -- HARD TO RESIST OUT boyfriend.” And when your 7-30 ozo10mipiey enersinment ine Distributed by Andrews McMeel for UFS. 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