A couple in Pennsylvania is struggling to share a vacation home with another messy family, who leave dirty dishes and diapers around, making it difficult for them to invite friends over. Dear Abby suggests selling their half of the vacation home if they own it, or reconsidering their choice of getaways if they rent.
In New York, a woman in a wheelchair is taken care of by her daughter, who feels that her brothers should also help with their mother’s care. Dear Abby advises that while the daughter may be doing her best, it’s not unreasonable to ask the brothers to help out occasionally with tasks like throwing out the trash and cleaning the cat litter box.
In Iowa, a 74-year-old woman who is raising her great-granddaughter wants to pursue a college degree in special education to better support the child, who has special needs. Despite concerns about the impact on her social life, Dear Abby encourages her to pursue her goal, as true friends will understand the temporary sacrifice for her education.
Dear Abby columns are written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Readers can contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O.Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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