DEAR ABBY: For way back to I can bear in mind, I’ve eaten my meals one merchandise at a time.
I do know that is totally different from the way in which most individuals do it. I’ve noticed that most individuals eat a chunk of every meals on their plate smooshed collectively.
I attempted up to now to mix my meals, however I don’t benefit from the taste as a lot as consuming them individually.
After I eat my eggs over-medium, I lower the whites off and eat them first. Then I scoop the yolks up with out breaking them and eat them in a single scrumptious chunk.
After I was rising up, my dad would recommend I mix my meals, however he by no means compelled me to do it.
I’m retired now, and as soon as every week I’m going to breakfast with a pal who watches me eat my eggs and accuses me of being eccentric.
Ought to I modify the way in which I eat in public, or am I entitled to be snug? Am I eccentric?
— ONE AT A TIME IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR ONE AT A TIME: When you suppose you’re alone in consuming every merchandise individually, permit me to supply some consolation by telling you it’s precisely what I do — together with chopping the whites off the eggs.
Perhaps we’re each “eccentric” (or have a contact of OCD), however heck — who cares? It’s our meals, and we’re gonna take pleasure in it simply the way in which we need to!
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was dwelling in my storage residence however then received married and moved away. Her sister is in regulation college in one other state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate college.
I moved shut sufficient to see them once they come to go to their hometown and their mom.
My ex-wife is flying the 2 out-of-state ones in for a go to, and I requested her if I might take them to lunch or dinner one of many days they’re right here. She replied that as a result of she paid for the flights, she doesn’t must let me have any time with them. (She appears to have forgotten that she owes me extra money than she spent to fly the children in.)
The final time I requested, she mentioned I might come to her home to see them, however that was it. As a result of she’s being so unkind about this, I wouldn’t be snug.
I suppose I’m venting as a result of there’s actually nothing I can do. Any concepts on how to not really feel dangerous about this?
— SAD DAD IN TEXAS
DEAR DAD: Your youngsters are usually not “kids.” They’re adults now. If you wish to see them whereas they’re on the town, you don’t have to ask your ex-wife. Attain out to them straight and ask what they want to do.
Out of your description of your relationship along with your ex, it’s clear you aren’t pleasant, however don’t let that cease you. You didn’t point out how shut your bond is along with your son and soon-to-be-lawyer daughter, but when it’s not too late, preserve working to enhance it.
TO MY READERS: For many who have fun Easter, I want you all a significant and memorable day. Blissful Easter, everybody. — LOVE, ABBY
Expensive Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, often known as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Expensive Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
