Medicinal marijuana user is shunned by husband’s family.
Dear Abby:
My brother-in-law found out I smoke marijuana. I have a medical card and some mental disabilities. Marijuana helps with my anxiety.
Although we live near each other, my in-laws now say they don’t want me in their homes. The stress this has put on my husband is unfair. His brother obviously has a problem with me.
I never discuss marijuana with anyone and don’t carry it around with me. I use it only in the privacy of my home. How should I expect my husband to handle holidays or even regular get-togethers? I really need help. Unfair in Nevada Dear Unfair:
Medical and recreational marijuana are legal for adults in the state of Nevada. I wish you had mentioned how your brother-in-law learned you are using it. That it is being used as an excuse to isolate you is cruel.
How your husband chooses to handle further contact — or lack of it — with his relatives will be his personal decision. Not knowing how close they have been, I can’t guess what his next step should be — except to point out that his first loyalty should be to you.
Dear Abby:
I’m a sophomore in high school, and I need some boy help. I go to a small school, where there are only 60 sophomores, and we’re all pretty close.
There’s this one guy that I kind of like, but I don’t know how to strike up a conversation with him. I know I could ask him for rides to places, since he can drive and I can’t yet.
My problem is, I have no classes with him this year, so I can’t do any of the “can you help me with homework” or “did you understand this concept” flirting. He invites me to his parties, but he does that with almost everyone.
I know this is a bit of a random jumble of a letter, but I’m hoping for advice on how to start a conversation, especially because we share no classes. Small School Problem Dear Small School Problem:
Discuss current events, pop culture or school activities. Tell him about things you like. Because many high school-age boys are interested in sports, find out which ones he’s interested in and ask questions about those. Unless he’s sportsaverse, I can almost guarantee it’ll generate conversation.