Abstaining From Sex Despite Peer Pressure Advice
Dear Annie reassures a 17 year old and his girlfriend who choose to wait on sex. Do not yield to pressure from brother or friends. Respond firmly that it is none of their business and keep consistent refusals to reduce pressure. The second letter describes a travel miscommunication over a prepaid hotel and a refund dispute. The writer’s family duties have shifted obligations, but repayment of the friend’s share depends on agreement and circumstances.
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Annie
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Dear Annie and Annie's Mailbox Q&A Highlights
A reader asks about reimbursing a hotel stay for a night not used and whether to discuss it. The column advises open communication and suggests phrasing to address the issue, noting fairness and potential guilt. The second letter praises an honest talk that helped a sober friend reduce drinking, ending with practical advice and credits to Annie's Mailbox writers.
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