Expensive Abby: Do I’ve to vary my consuming habits after I’m in public?

DEAR ABBY: For way back to I can bear in mind, I’ve eaten my meals one merchandise at a time.

I do know that is completely different from the best way most individuals do it. I’ve noticed that most individuals eat a chunk of every meals on their plate smooshed collectively.

I attempted up to now to mix my meals, however I don’t benefit from the taste as a lot as consuming them individually.

Once I eat my eggs over-medium, I reduce the whites off and eat them first. Then I scoop the yolks up with out breaking them and eat them in a single scrumptious chunk.

Once I was rising up, my dad would recommend I mix my meals, however he by no means compelled me to do it.

I’m retired now, and as soon as per week I’m going to breakfast with a pal who watches me eat my eggs and accuses me of being eccentric.

Ought to I alter the best way I eat in public, or am I entitled to be comfy? Am I eccentric?

— ONE AT A TIME IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR ONE AT A TIME: For those who assume you might be alone in consuming every merchandise individually, permit me to supply some consolation by telling you it’s precisely what I do — together with chopping the whites off the eggs.

Perhaps we’re each “eccentric” (or have a contact of OCD), however heck — who cares? It’s our meals, and we’re gonna take pleasure in it simply the best way we wish to!

DEAR ABBY: My daughter was residing in my storage condominium however then bought married and moved away. Her sister is in regulation college in one other state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate college.

I moved shut sufficient to see them after they come to go to their hometown and their mom.

My ex-wife is flying the 2 out-of-state ones in for a go to, and I requested her if I might take them to lunch or dinner one of many days they’re right here. She replied that as a result of she paid for the flights, she doesn’t must let me have any time with them. (She appears to have forgotten that she owes me extra money than she spent to fly the children in.)

The final time I requested, she mentioned I might come to her home to see them, however that was it. As a result of she’s being so unkind about this, I wouldn’t be comfy.

I suppose I’m venting as a result of there’s actually nothing I can do. Any concepts on how to not really feel unhealthy about this?

— SAD DAD IN TEXAS

DEAR DAD: Your youngsters should not “kids.” They’re adults now. If you wish to see them whereas they’re on the town, you don’t have to ask your ex-wife. Attain out to them immediately and ask what they want to do.

Out of your description of your relationship along with your ex, it’s clear you aren’t pleasant, however don’t let that cease you. You didn’t point out how shut your bond is along with your son and soon-to-be-lawyer daughter, but when it’s not too late, maintain working to enhance it.

TO MY READERS: For many who have a good time Easter, I want you all a significant and memorable day. Joyful Easter, everybody. — LOVE, ABBY

Expensive Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also called Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Expensive Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.