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We have no children, although I would dearly love to have one. Brett has a child from a previous relationship. When I bring up the subject of having a child, he agrees, but when I tell him I am ovulating, he says he's too tired to try, or he makes up. another excuse. I have asked for a divorce several times, but Brett says he will not divorce me.
This is extremely frustrating for me. He knows I am taking prenatal pills and buying ovulation kits. I Dear have also threatened to get artificially insemi- Abby nated or to adopt. I feel as if I'm living in hell. What do I do? ACHING TO BE A MOMMY DEAR ACHING: Forget about artificial insemination or adopting without your husband's support, unless you are ready to raise a child by yourself.
Your husband has serious issues about becoming a father again, and it's time you found out what they are. Marriage counseling might help you get to the bottom of it. That said, you do not need your husband's permission to end this marriage. If you have reached your limit, consult an attorney who special- Home body Spend your vacation By Jennifer C. Yates Associated Press writer UPPER ST.
CLAIR, Pa. (AP) Like a suburban stalker, I have watched from my front window as various neighbors packed body boards in their SUVs and headed to the Jersey shore, set off for a week at a North Carolina mountain resort, and jetsetted to Las Vegas. I admit it. I suffered from vacation envy. But after spending a relaxing two-week vacation at home with my family with no packing, no airport delays, and no backseat chants of "Are we there yet?" I was refreshed.
It was just the vacation I needed. I recommend it to anyone who sighs with that sad Sunday night feeling each weekend when it's clear daily living requires more time and energy than a typical week can offer. Here's how I enjoyed 14 days last summer: I went to an amusem*nt park' planned my 7-year-old's birthday party; splashed around at a wave pool; read a book; worked out at the gym without waiting for a treadmill; did some shopping take a deep breath here slept late; tried out some new recipes courtesy of the Food Network; and turned an unused bedroom into an office (including taking four trips to Ikea). Most importantly, I was able shuttle my daughter to a half-day dance camp, which she wouldn't have normally been able to attend if both my husband and I were at work. And I was upstairs scrapbooking in my new office when she discovered her first loose tooth thanks to the big green apple she helped me pick out at a farmer's market earlier that day.
If that's not a sweet vacation memory, I don't know what is. Experts say it's not uncommon for overscheduled families to choose a "staycation," a term whose origin is often attributed to a popular Canadian television series. In 2006, a New York magazine further promoted the "staycation," encouraging people to spend their vacation exploring what the city has to offer instead of leaving town. at home, rested "I think there are new innovative ways to think of vacation," said Lois Backon, vice president of the Families and Work Institute. A 2005 study by the group found that up to one-third of employees who get paid vacation time don't use it all.
Many people said they would get too behind on the job if they took time off, while others cited not being able to afford to take a trip. "Maybe you don't get to go to Cancun, but you can still take a break from your work," Backon said. She said it's important for your employor's bottom line as well as your own mental health to get away from the office once in a while. Employees who don't take all their vacation time report feeling overworked with much higher stress levels than those who do use all their vacation time, Backon said. The more overworked, the more likely these employees were to make mistakes on the jobs, resent other co-workers who do take time off and have more unscheduled absences.
In the summer of 2006, Joye Marino knew she wouldn't be able to take a vacation because of two recent knee replacement surgeries. So Marino, 69, of Baltimore, decided to spend a week at home. To prepare for it, she hired crews to clean her house, doing everything from washing windows and polishing furniture to scrubbing floors and tending the garden. "I'm a hairdresser so I stand up all day," Marino said. "I knew that if I didn't take care of everything at home, I would find more projects to get into and back to work just as tired as when I left." With a clean house, she spent the week making a stained glass window and four Christmas presents and lounging in her garden.
When she wasn't out having dinner, she cooked gourmet meals after splurging on lobster tails, crab cakes and shrimp. Marino, who plans to travel Australia on a future vacation, said she wishes other people would take the time to enjoy their own spaces. "This can be paradise, I'm hear to tell you," Marino said. Dream house becomes reality A remarkable thing happened to us not too long ago. An amazing event.
Juli has always planned on this happening, but I always thought of it as something of a myth. Like going to Australia, or losing 20 pounds. And because I'm well somewhat older, those "some day" maybe I will do this or that thing, becomes a pleasant thought, but You've got to be kidding! Juli, on other hand, Joan started thinking about this four years ago. Burney She was searching for her dream house. She knew just what she wanted.
Exactly. Every Sunday she would go to her computer, put in her requests for her dream house to pop up, and it never did. Not likely. She was way too busy speaking and teaching fooling around with the Governor (in a skit for the Arts Council) Sunday, March 23, 2008 Obstructions that have barred you from reaching the success you've sought are likely to be lifted in the year ahead. Once the path has been cleared, don't hesitate to do what you must to get where you want to go.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Influences are trending in your favor in areas that pertain to involvements with others. So if you're thinking of teaming up with someone for either a personal or business reason, go for it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Although you're open to the ideas of others, if you adopt one of them, you will still need to put your own stamp on it. However, how you change it is likely to enhance the suggestion, not dilute it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) There is a strong possibility that you could reap some benefits from a work-related project another had initiated but that you had a hand in making the success it has become.
All will profit in the end. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Arrangements where you work or play with others will turn out to be a great deal of fun and fulfill a sense of satisfaction. This will be one of those times when you are thankful for your friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Even if you have to contend with a problem situation, it won't be disconcerting or make you want to quit.
Actually, you'll relish in searching for the solution and putting your thoughts to work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are far better equipped to operate in the mental realm than you are in the physical one. If you have a choice, let 7 and helping her mother get holler, "Mom, get on your slowly better.
That would be shoes, we are going house me. hunting!" And Juli's dream house Her dream house actually seemed almost unattainable. popped up. Everything just She wanted a brick or stone like she wanted it (see above). house, two master bedrooms, We both fell in love with it, one for each of us, a and called our resident realtor, garage that sat side- son Chuck, and by Monday ways, enough bed- night we had the house.
Tuesrooms and bathrooms day morning we woke up and to take care of the Juli said, "What did we just whole family, occasion- do?" ally, of course, and she I said, "You bought a house, wanted to live on a I bought a bedroom." One of lake. the master bedrooms, which I was okay with all of I'd never had in my whole enthat, except I didn't in- tire life. tend to move to Lin- It still might be 10 or 20 coln for 10 or 20 years. years before I actually move My dream house is a little red in, but I can tell you my dear farm house and I am presently friends, it beats falling down living with my rotten spoiled the stairs. cats.
More to come, and that's for Nothing to worry about. darned sure. Until one Sunday, after coming home from church, Juli Joan Burney is a regional was looking through her house columnist from Hartington, sales, and I was taking a nap, Neb. when I heard her whoop and HOROSCOPE someone else do the heavy lifting while you design the ways and means to achieve things. LIBRA (Sept.
23-Oct. 23) The time has come when you could start to receive returns from situations where you have already paid your dues. It may come in ways you didn't expect, but you'll be grateful for the dividends. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov.
22) You won't have any trouble knowing what needs to be done, but more importantly, you will know exactly how to achieve the objectives and goals you'd like to reach for yourself others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23- Dec. 21) Where dollars and cents are concerned, there will be nothing brainless about you knowing what needs to be done. You may not like what you have to do, but you'll do it anyway and succeed.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Because you'll underplay who and what you are, you will actually be the center of attention. Having an air of mystery about you is what makes you so much more charismatic and appealing. AQUARIUS (Jan.
20-Feb. 19) If you realize that conditions are suddenly propitious for you to advance a secret ambition, don't hesitate to move on it with full speed because the circ*mstances may not be there tomorrow. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) One of your greatest assets is your ability to get your ideas across to others. You may do this in two ways: 1) setting an example and 2) by teaching, not preaching.
izes in family law. If you married Brett with the understanding that there would be children, you may qualify for an annulment. What can I say to make it clear to customers that this is not OK? NICKI IN MARYLAND DEAR NICKI: Discuss this with your supervisor, and ask if your employer has a policy in place regarding touching. One way to solve the problem would be to make sure to stay out of arm's reach. Another might be to see if there is something else you can do in the store that would give you less contact with customers.
If that's not possible, consider looking for a job in something other than retail. DEAR ABBY: I work in retail, and I'm having a problem I am not sure how to handle. Customers almost constantly touch my hands and shoulders. I feel it is an intentional invasion of my personal space. Many customers have grabbed me by the arm to pull me with them to find where certain items are located.
I have a friendly face, and I'm willing to help people, but I do not like being touched. But to tell someone that a touch on the hand, arm or shoulder is unwelcome could lose you and the store a customer, and I don't recommend it. DEAR ABBY: I am newly married and have discovered how skilled my husband's family is at finding the cloud in every silver lining. What advice can you offer so I can diplomatically steer our conversations toward more positive topics? With Easter here, please help me maintain my sanity around these sour relatives. SUNNY-SIDE UP, ALTOONA, PA.
DEAR SUNNY: When your in-laws raise an unpleasant subject, try this. Smile and say, "This is such a wonderful occasion. Let's have a good time and talk about happy things!" Then change the subject. TO MY CHRISTIAN READERS: Happy Easter, everyone! Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O.
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