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ACTIVITIES The Elk City News SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 + 5 Sister Opts For Silence After Request Is Denied DEAR ABBY: My _ husband T'm receiving. — IN THE DOG- was full of affection. We would benefit from it. His diminished and I have been pet owners for DEAR ABB HOUSE IN TENNESSEE hold hands, kiss and hug in pub- interest in affection, and every- 30 years. Our last beloved dog DEAR DOGHOUSE: What you lic. However, over the past year, thing that goes with it, is not nec- passed away six months ago. We After our last pooch died, we do now is stick to your guns and his affection has diminished. essarily a reflection on you. cleaned our house, bought new are in our late 50s and still work refuse to knuckle under to your Some males in his age bracket While I trust that he still loves full time. We agreed we would rugs and got rid of the dog odor. me, I suspect he no longer finds experience a similar lack of inter- sister’s emotional blackmail. She not get any more animals because We are not ready for any more should have accepted your re- me attractive. est in sex. However, when they we would like to travel without animals in our home. I commute fusal to be the answer to her big, I have spoken to him about it see the effect it may have on their worry for a change. to my job by train and, frankly, jowly, drooly problem with grace. and explained the effect this is partner, they consult a special- My sister has a big old dog that don't have time to watch her dog. You have been a responsible pet having on my self-esteem, and ist to ask if anything can be done is good-natured and well-man- Since I recommended my owner. You were kind to recom- that I cry myself to sleep. He at- about it. Your partner’s doctor nered, and she’s hinting for me friend, my sister has stopped an- mend someone who would take tributes his lack of passion to ex- could refer him to someone, but to keep him so she can go to stay swering my calls and texts. I feel good care of your sister’s furry haustion, despite having plenty of only if he’s willing to ask. in her son’s condo in Florida that family member, and you have the bad, but her animal is not my energy for other activities. He’s allows no pets. Her dog may be responsibility. My husband and RIGHT to enjoy your freedom 67; 'm 53. I don't know what Dear Abby is written by Abigail well-mannered, but he drools and I don't want to share our home now. to do because he refuses to seek Van Buren, also known as Jeanne shakes his head and all that flies with her 89-pound dog. Her re- counseling. Please help. — RO- Phillips, and was founded by her all over my house and furniture. quest was presumptuous, but I DEAR ABBY: For more than MANTIC LADY IN TEXAS mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Yuck! I recommended a friend of still feel guilty. What should I do? seven years, my partner and I DEAR LADY: Because your Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. mine to her who would take good Just deal with the silence? I don't have been in a romantic relation- partner refuses to seek counseling com or P.O. Box 69440, Los An- care of him. feel I deserve the punishment ship. In the past, our connection doesn’t mean that you couldn't geles, CA 90069. 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