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DEAR ABBY: My husband loves to dance, and me too. In fact, we met the dance many years ago. He takes Zumba classes despite his knee problems. I loved Zumba but I stopped because it hurt my knees.
Many times women have come to him – forgetting my presence – to tell him how good he is. This happened during cruises and all the time in a restaurant. I like the fact that he is a good dancer. But I do not like random women telling him that. It's like they're flirting. Yes, I am jealous because it is my husband. Are my feelings normal? – JALOUS IN THE EAST
DEAR JALOUS: As long as your husband accepts the compliments appropriately, you may have an overreaction. Instead of feeling jealousy, why do not you feel a bit of pride in accomplishing it? Your feelings are normal – for someone insecure. If you accept the fact that you can not stop people from complimenting your husband and giving him a golden golden star is not necessarily a flirt, you'll do better.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our late forties and raised three very successful sons. We had always wanted to adopt, but we had not succeeded until our boys had grown up. Everyone was supportive except my husband's parents.
Our daughter, whom we brought home three and a half years ago, now has seven. Everyone who knows her loves her. She embraces her family and has good relationships with her older brothers and their families.
My in-laws have other grandchildren whom they fill with affection. Our daughter, not so much. She does not seem to worry, so I know I should not let him bother me. However, I want our in-laws to be right with her. I know that I can not get out of it so far from our immediate family circle. Am I unrealistic? – PERPLEX IN THE MIDWEST
DEAR PERPLEX: I think so. Although you can not change the behavior of your in-laws, you CAN make sure your daughter knows she is loved by her parents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
DEAR ABBY: My fiance and I are getting married next month at a private ceremony. We organize a barbecue reception for small families and the closest friends the following weekend. We do not want uninvited guests, but we do not want to be rude either. What is your suggestion of polite wording on invitations requesting that there be no "extra" guests at the reception? Our budget is very tight. – NOT A BRIDEZILLA
LOOK NOT A BRIDEZILLA: Do not put anything like this in writing. According to the rule of etiquette, only the guests whose name appears on the invitations should attend the event. If you feel that your potential guests are ignoring the social graces, CALL them and explain to them: "We would like you to party with us, but our budget being limited we can not receive uninvited guests. We hope you understand. "
TO MY READERS: I wish you all a very good Easter. – LOVE, ABBY
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, aka Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby to www.DearAbby.com or PO Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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