DEAR ABBY: I donƵt think IƵve read about this problem before, and I canƵt find help on the internet. I have been married for many years and have had this problem from the beginning. Every time I touch or snuggle up next to my husband, he starts sweating profusely. It starts within just a second or two. ItƵs not just his torso, but even his arms and legs or any place my skin touches his.
This is a huge turn-off because itƵs like snuggling up to a slimy animal. This has affected our sex life our entire marriage. Wearing pajamas is obviously out of the question for him because he runs hot. Has anybody ever written to you about this particular problem? Ƶ SWEATING IN GEORGIA
DEAR SWEATING: I canƵt recall having been asked about something like this, nor have I heard of it.
IƵm unsure if your husband needs to consult a dermatologist or a psychologist to understand whatƵs causing it, but if I were him, IƵd start with a call to my doctor.
DEAR ABBY: I am a man who has been single for a while. I have two female friends who I feel genuinely care about me. They each have told me that I should go on social media and start dating. IƵm not really interested in doing that.
I want to remarry one day, but for the right reasons, not because IƵm lonely. I want to be with that person because they make me better and make me smile. When I see her photo, and see or hear her name, I want my heart and face to light up.
The fact is, IƵm in love with one of my two friends. She ticks off all those boxes. It has been a while since my divorce, and when we are together, I feel comfortable, warm and safe. I guess IƵm afraid her answer would be no. Advice? Ƶ TAKING A CHANCE IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR TAKING: Oh, yes. Swing for the fences! Tell her how you feel. If her answer is no Ƶ and IƵm betting it wonƵt be Ƶ go on a dating site then. In cases like this, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
DEAR ABBY: I like to have buffets for large numbers of guests, but during a recent party, the food and table were ready, but nobody started. Then a guest asked me Ƶ the host Ƶ to start so that everyone could eat. I was always taught that the host or hostess always went last. I tried to research the answer, but canƵt find one. What is polite? Who should start the buffet? Ƶ GETTING STARTED IN GEORGIA
DEAR GETTING STARTED: Because announcing, ƵFolks, the buffet is openƵ hasnƵt worked, try this: Ƶk a couple of your closest friends to get in line and start helping themselves so the others will follow suit. Nothing stimulates the appetite like seeing others filling up.
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