Dear Gabby,
I gave my son money to buy a house and he wants to get married but recently I found out that the house is in his name. What should i do?
Uncertainty
Dear Belgium,
That’s a little weird. And, if they are not married, it is very difficult. This is definitely something that should be discussed before buying a home. Regarding the marital status, I encourage your son and his desire to seek the advice of an attorney. And, after that, they may want to shop for a marriage therapist. After that, a trip to the Dollar Store (now $1.25) because no matter how much money you give them, they break!
Dear Gabby,
I have a good friend who has been very helpful and supportive when my family was going through a difficult time including two disabled people. She cooked for us, walked our dog, picked people up when needed and checked in often. So I was very surprised to hear that his wife has Covid and tested positive not long after we were with him. Because of my situation, I rarely open it and can’t open it in the house, but if the tables are turned, I will dial it as soon as I get it right. I waited and waited before he called. What should i do?
Miffed!
Dear Miffed,
It seems that this friend was very attentive and helpful and because of that, I will give him some benefit of the doubt. But I don’t completely let him off the hook.
I write her a text or an email, or a phone call (I know, what?!?!), and say, “Hi, Veronica, I just heard from Reggie. to you Covid. That’s bad! Hope it’s cool and you get well soon. Next time, be sure to tell me immediately, because I will take special precautions for immunocompromised people in the house. I’m sure it’s a mistake but I should be more careful, thanks in advance! It’s done!
Dear Gabby,
My son has to bring lunch to school every day, and refuses to eat a sandwich. I boil a hot dog in a thermos every morning. The smell of cooked hot dogs makes me want to throw up, every morning. And sometimes I do. How can I hide this from my son so he can eat lunch?
sheets
Dear Blech,
No other options in the world of snacks, sandwiches and hot boxes? I hate to be all Good Housekeeping about this, but variety is the spice of life and you can do better with less. For example, why not include your son in a grocery shopping experience so that he can see the many delicious food options that can be expected for him.
Egg salad and chicken salad do not need to be between two slices of bread to eat, as well as baked vegetables, cheese and crackers, cold pizza, chicken nuggets, fruit salad, and many other foods. That’s why God made Tupperware! Don’t think of his lunch box as a dish of torture or an emesis inducer. Think of his lunch box as a classic charcuterie board and stock up on grapes, nuts, cheese, sausage, hummus, guacamole, crackers, carrots and chocolate. Or, let him choose (within reason) and pack his lunch the night before school starts. Then there is only one person to blame, and it’s not you!
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