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  Date : 2012-07-24
Happily unmarried woman can¡¯t take mom¡¯s nagging

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DEAR ABBY: I am in a relationship with someone I graduated from school with, so we have known each other for a number of years. We are both divorced. Because I'm an only child, my mother has always been protective and controlling. She hasn't recovered from my divorce, although it happened more than 10 years ago, and constantly finds fault with my current relationship.
 
She argues with me almost weekly that I should get married because it "looks bad for her" that I live with this man, and "in the sight of God this isn't right." One minute she doesn't want me in a relationship, the next she's telling me I need to be married. I respect her beliefs, but don't think we should get married just because she wants us to.
 
I was married long enough to realize that a piece of paper doesn't make it right, so why force the issue? I love my mother, but her nagging is making it extremely difficult not only for me but for my relationship. How do I handle this? -- STRESSED-OUT ONLY CHILD
  
DEAR STRESSED OUT: You may be an only child, but you are a child no longer. You are entitled to live your life the way you wish.
 
While there are legal protections for a wife that a live-in does not enjoy, if you prefer not to formalize your relationship, you should not be pressured into it. The next time your mother starts in, tell her firmly you will not argue the point and change the subject.
 
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DEAR ABBY: My son was recently diagnosed with bone cancer and is currently receiving treatment. We heard about a fundraiser for pediatric cancer being held in our community. We joined the event and have received many donations from family and friends.
 
As much as I want to hand-write thank-you cards, between his treatments, my work schedule and my other kids I can't find the time. Is an email thank you OK? The donations have all been made online. -- WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING
 
DEAR WANTS TO DO THE RIGHT THING: I know you are under a lot of pressure right now. However, please refrain from expressing your gratitude by email. Send short, handwritten, personal notes -- a few at a time -- to those who gave money, as your schedule permits. It is the proper thing to do, and they will be appreciated.

 
* nag ÀܼҸ®ÇÏ´Ù (=harass someone constantly to do something that they are averse to)

* find fault Æ®ÁýÀ» Àâ´Ù (=make an adverse criticism or objection, sometimes unfairly)

* make ~ right ~À» ¹Ù·ÎÀâ´Ù (=to right, rectify, or ameliorate a relationship or situation)

* force the issue ºü¸¥ °áÁ¤À» °­¿äÇÏ´Ù (=compel the making of an immediate decision)

* formalize °ø½ÄÈ­ÇÏ´Ù (=give something legal or formal status)
  
* donation ±âºÎ (=something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money)

* refrain from ~ing ~ÇÏ´Â °ÍÀ» »ï°¡´Ù (=stop oneself from doing something)
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