The Mystery Man on the Mantle (Dear Margo)
DEAR WON: I have only two guesses: the mystery mankind was a dear friend who was killed in combat, or they were gay lovers. If your sex life is satisfactory, then I suspect you have power to eliminate undivided of these possibilities. Also, a matrimonial man who wishes to be married does not display pictures of a staminate lover. My leading thought was: Don't let it be so weighty to detect out. But then I put myself in your shoes and realized that several pictures of a man I knew nothing about on my mantle would make me a little crazy, also. I would suggest you make an appointment with a psychiatrist who deals with the military (perhaps ask a nearby VA hospital for a referral) and work this out with someone familiar with these kinds of situations. There is the possibility that your husband feels responsible on the side of, and on that account guilty hind part before, this man's death. (I have a strong hunch the man is not alive.) Again, a military shrink can give you own guidance — and he may suggest your husband subject of discourse to someone, as well.
— MARGO, CLARIFYINGLY
And Nobody Doesn't Like Sara Lee
DEAR MARGO: Recently, my husband and I took a mutual dear companion public to supper for her birthday. We told her to strike at the locate, and she selected one since she liked their cheesecake. When we were seated, she asked the waitress what they did for birthdays. The waitress told her they served chocolate cake. Our friend proceeded to tell the waitress that she did not like chocolate cake and asked if she could have cheesecake. The waitress said she wished they could offer cheesecake on birthdays yet the manager limited it to chocolate become firm. Our confidant asked to address to the manager. After the waitress left, I told our friend we would be merry to purchase her a slice of cheesecake. The manager came to the table and she proceeded to wrangle with him to get the cheesecake. I was so embarrassed I just looked down at my menu. Our intimate seemed quite pleased when the manager relented. I found her behavior obnoxious and do not default to go to a chop-house with her ever again. I be able to't see why she felt the need to "score" a cheesecake.
— APPALLED
DEAR AP: Your friend's behavior suggests she gets her jollies from small battles and petty victories. Of course it was rude and pushy and not at altogether considerate of you and your husband as the hosts. It is interesting that in gaining a piece of cheesecake she ostensibly depraved two friends.
— MARGO, FROWNINGLY
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