Dear Abby Advice on Social Boundaries and Weddings
The columnist advises that a husband should express discomfort if his wife dates a mutual friend alone. It suggests the wife’s dinner with another man isn’t a date and urges open communication. In a second letter, the reader asks about attending a sister-in-law’s 1400 mile wedding with five kids and high costs. Abby says the husband should attend alone if necessary to ease stress and cost, as invitations are requests.
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Abby
Illinois
Ohio
How to dispose of expired prescription medicines
Do not flush unless the label allows it. Check the FDA guidance or call your pharmacist for disposal options. Many communities offer drop off sites. If disposing at home, remove drugs from containers, mix with coffee grounds or cat litter, seal in a plastic container, and place in the garbage.
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Today's Crossword Puzzle list and wedding note
A reader asks about an average money gift for a family of four at a wedding reception. Heloise replies there is no set amount. give what you can afford and value presence over gifts. personal budget matters. a thoughtful gift is appreciated.
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Yvonne
Heloise P.S
Ice cube method flags power outages in Texas homes
A.P. notes that placing four or five ice cubes in a freezer dish serves as a quick indicator of prolonged outages. If the cubes melt into a pond, power has been off for hours, signaling potential freezer and refrigerator spoilage risk.
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A.P
Texas
Turntable helps watch TV from bed or recliner
The writer kept the microwave turntable and ring wheel hoping to repurpose them. She placed a TV on the stored turntable so she can rotate the screen from bed or in a recliner without lifting it, noting the convenience from Capon Bridge West Virginia.
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Heloise
Helen LaFollette
Capon Bridge
W.va
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