Dream is shot down by man’s mom and wife

Dear Abby: I’m originally from El Salvador. I have been living in the U.S. for ive years, have been studying English for four years and I have my GED.

I want to join the U.S. Marine Corps because it is my dream. I want to do it because I think that service to this country is the best thing I can do. I want to protect this country, and I want my family to be proud of me.

Here is the problem: My mom and my wife don’t want me to do it because they say it is dangerous. I love them both, but I want to achieve my dream. What should I do? — Dreaming in Houston

Dear Dreaming: I appreciate the concern your mother and your wife feel for your safety. Because they love you, of course they worry. However, the person who must live your life is you. If joining the United States Marine Corps is your dream, then following your dream is what you should do. Now is the time to have a heartto-heart talk with your wife because this decision will have an impact on her life as well as yours.

Dear Abby: My granddaughter moved out of our home a couple of weeks ago. Do I have the right to ask for our key back since she no longer lives here and she moved in with someone I don’t trust as far as I can throw him? — Texas Granny

Dear Granny: You not only have the right, but your granddaughter should have offered to return the key at the time she moved out. Don’t be mean about it, just ask for the key. Or, because you don’t trust the person she’s now living with, have your locks changed in case he has already made a copy. It may cost you some money, but your peace of mind is worth it.

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