DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Connie," and I have been together 30 years and have a wonderful marriage. She's a schoolteacher, and I travel on business often. The time away from each other gives us a chance to enjoy some "me" time.
DEAR ABBY: We have two granddaughters who will be going to college soon. We are in a position to help them with expenses, but we are asking you if we should.
DEAR ABBY: I read the letter (Jan. 19) from the young woman who is concerned about dating someone significantly older. In 1958, when I was 17, I met a man who was 34. He was handsome, easygoing, quiet, and I fell in love. He was a widower with two children -- a 13-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy. They lived with his mother.
DEAR ABBY: We have a daughter with severe developmental disabilities. Thankfully, she receives 40-plus hours of in-home therapy a week, which is covered by insurance.
DEAR ABBY: I am a 91-year-old woman. In 1958, I married a man every woman would love to have. I had two boys from a previous marriage, and this wonderful man adopted them.
DEAR READERS: In honor of April Fools' Day, I'll share a couple of offbeat letters I've received from readers who have attempted to pull my proverbial leg. Enjoy.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were chatting recently and the subject of sperm donation came up. He surprised me by saying he's vehemently against it, and then compared it to selling your body as in prostitution. He also mentioned he thinks it's disgusting because any kids we would potentially have might end up dating their half-siblings. We let the issue drop, but Abby, I have a secret.
DEAR ABBY: I've been married 20 years and have three children. What I haven't had is desire for sex or an orgasm. Before my wedding, my mother said sex was overblown, uncomfortable and messy, and I had to put up with it if I wanted kids and a good marriage. Movies, TV shows and ads suggest that "normal" women want to jump into bed with their man. Am I a freak? What do I tell MY girls as they grow up? -- WAITING IN WICHITA
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have two daughters whom we have taught to use good manners. We are proud that they always remember to use their "pleases" and "thank yous" and many people have commented how polite they are.
DEAR ABBY: I am a 14-year-old girl, and my friend "Leah" is out of control. She has been going down the wrong path since sixth grade. She is what people call "emo."
