Son takes items from grandfather’s house
Dear Abby: My father passed away a few months ago. My brother lives out of state, so emptying the house has been up tome. Shortly after the funeral, my adult son (the only grandchild) arrived and loaded his carwith all the toilet paper, paper towels, light bulbs, cleaning products, etc. He did it without asking, so I promptly had the locks changed. When I asked himabout it, he said, “Grandpa doesn’t need the stuff anymore.”
Aftermonths of packing (by myself), we are now down to the furniture, and my son wants everything. He feels he’s entitled to it. Rather than select one or two pieces, he is “gimme, gimme, gimme” and sees nothing wrong with this attitude. I didn’t raise himthat way, but he is thatway now. What should I do? — Greedy Out West
Dear Greedy: Although at this point it’s a little late, what you should do is finally say NO. Unless your father stated specifically — in writing — that your son should get everything, what he did is considered stealing.
Dear Abby: What the heck happens tomen between the ages of 45 and 60? It seems the women they’re after are all 15 to 20 years younger. I don’tmean just for sex but for dating, love andmarriage, too.
Wemiddle-aged women are often overlooked because these middle-aged guys don’t realize we are at our sexual peak and often hot as hell. And we’re active in many interesting, fulfilling activities. By the time thesemen come to their senses, they are usually washed-up and impotent. Why is nature and society so cruel and unfair? How can I, as a sexy, activemiddle-aged woman, beat the odds? I do not intend to remain celibate and alone for the rest of my life. — Still Fun in the
South
Dear Still Fun: You can’t change other people, but you can change the way you react to them. A way to “beat the odds” would be to stop focusing solely onmiddleaged guys and consider dating men a bit younger who appreciate what you have to offer. Even if it doesn’t lead tomarriage, you could have a lot of fun in the meantime.
Dear Abby: We have a friend who often comes to us for advice, but never seems to take it. She keepsmaking the same mistake over and over again. How do we get through to her? — Friends
Who Care in Utah
Dear Friends: Candidly? Realize you can’t get through to her because she’s not really seeking advice. Rather than listening, she’s venting. Because of the friendship, listen when she “dumps,” but refrain fromoffering wisdomyou know will be disregarded.
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