DEAR ABBY: I’m a person who has been married to my husband for 2 years. My problem is his brother. He tries to sabotage our marriage every likelihood he gets — from making rude comments to propositioning me and sending me nude pics of himself. The opposite problem is, my husband all the time takes his brother’s side. He knows his brother is dysfunctional but insists I should keep giving him one other likelihood although, when I even have, it never seems well. What should I do? — BUGGED IN ARIZONA
DEAR BUGGED: So your brother-in-law has the hots for you, and your husband is in denial. It might take couples counseling to assist him see the sunshine. Within the meantime, spend as little time across the brother as possible and, when you’re forced to be in his company, don’t be alone in a room with him.
DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and never currently in a relationship. I don’t have many friends. I’d wish to have more, and I try. I wasn’t popular in middle and highschool, either. I even have been out and in of school, so I haven’t been capable of make friends there. I even have worked at my job for 3 years and it’s the identical story.
People say I’m “sweet, nice and cheerful,” but those traits aren’t helping me. I do know you’ve written about this problem before. Are you able to give me some suggestions for being someone who others need to be around? — EAGER IN SOUTH CAROLINA
DEAR EAGER: The keys to being popular with each men and girls are these: Be kind. Be honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid of giving someone a compliment whether it is deserved.
You don’t have to be beautiful (or handsome) to place your best foot forward. Be well-groomed, tastefully dressed and conscious of your posture. (Individuals who stand tall project self-confidence.) Stay informed about current events, but refrain from forcing your opinions on others. Ask them what they think and encourage them to share their opinions.
In case you’re smarter than most, resist the temptation to be a know-it-all. Good conversationalists are focused on what others need to say quite than filling the air with the sound of their very own voices. Cultivate your individual interests so you should have things to discuss with others.
My booklet, “How To Be Popular” comprises many other tips about how you can approach others, and what to say and never to say when attempting to make conversation. It could possibly be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the worth.
Above all, do not forget that social adeptness isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. It’s a skill that should be practiced until it becomes second nature. Whenever you receive your booklet, don’t read it only once. Keep it available for reference since it comprises many useful suggestions about how you can be the type of individual others find interesting and attractive.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also generally known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
DEAR ABBY: I’m a person who has been married to my husband for 2 years. My problem is his brother. He tries to sabotage our marriage every likelihood he gets — from making rude comments to propositioning me and sending me nude pics of himself. The opposite problem is, my husband all the time takes his brother’s side. He knows his brother is dysfunctional but insists I should keep giving him one other likelihood although, when I even have, it never seems well. What should I do? — BUGGED IN ARIZONA
DEAR BUGGED: So your brother-in-law has the hots for you, and your husband is in denial. It might take couples counseling to assist him see the sunshine. Within the meantime, spend as little time across the brother as possible and, when you’re forced to be in his company, don’t be alone in a room with him.
DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and never currently in a relationship. I don’t have many friends. I’d wish to have more, and I try. I wasn’t popular in middle and highschool, either. I even have been out and in of school, so I haven’t been capable of make friends there. I even have worked at my job for 3 years and it’s the identical story.
People say I’m “sweet, nice and cheerful,” but those traits aren’t helping me. I do know you’ve written about this problem before. Are you able to give me some suggestions for being someone who others need to be around? — EAGER IN SOUTH CAROLINA
DEAR EAGER: The keys to being popular with each men and girls are these: Be kind. Be honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid of giving someone a compliment whether it is deserved.
You don’t have to be beautiful (or handsome) to place your best foot forward. Be well-groomed, tastefully dressed and conscious of your posture. (Individuals who stand tall project self-confidence.) Stay informed about current events, but refrain from forcing your opinions on others. Ask them what they think and encourage them to share their opinions.
In case you’re smarter than most, resist the temptation to be a know-it-all. Good conversationalists are focused on what others need to say quite than filling the air with the sound of their very own voices. Cultivate your individual interests so you should have things to discuss with others.
My booklet, “How To Be Popular” comprises many other tips about how you can approach others, and what to say and never to say when attempting to make conversation. It could possibly be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to: Dear Abby Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the worth.
Above all, do not forget that social adeptness isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. It’s a skill that should be practiced until it becomes second nature. Whenever you receive your booklet, don’t read it only once. Keep it available for reference since it comprises many useful suggestions about how you can be the type of individual others find interesting and attractive.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also generally known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
