DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a textual content relationship for almost a yr. I name it a textual content relationship as a result of we talk solely by texting.
As a result of I’m not a video chat particular person, it doesn’t hassle me that we don’t Zoom. Moreover, the few occasions he has tried to contact me through video, we simply don’t appear to attach.
Although our communication is strictly through textual content, we have now shaped this bond the place we’re very in tune with each other. He is aware of after I’m completely happy or unhappy and want cheering up, and vice versa. All of the issues you possibly can need in a relationship, we appear to have.
Nevertheless, he travels rather a lot due to his job, so I don’t see him in particular person. Once more, that’s not an issue for me. My downside is, despite the fact that he has way more cash than I’ll ever have, he usually asks me to ship him cash principally to play video games whereas he’s away.
I begin out by saying I can’t assist, however then I give in. By the best way, I by no means ask him for something. I’m not a “gimme” girl. I’ll discover a option to get it myself.
It’s starting (I assume it at all times has) to hassle me that he asks me for cash (he doesn’t ask for the rest).
I don’t know learn how to inform him I want he wouldn’t try this and to ask one among his wealthy buddies as an alternative. How can I rectify this dilemma I’ve created for myself? — UNEASY IN MARYLAND
DEAR UNEASY: If you’re asking sincerely learn how to rectify this unlucky scenario, STOP TEXTING HIM AND DO NOT SEND HIM ANOTHER PENNY!
Should you comply with this recommendation, I promise this gamer will disappear like a wisp of smoke as soon as he realizes the cash tree has wilted. You’ve been had, my pricey. I hope it wasn’t for greater than you possibly can afford.
DEAR ABBY: My niece “Alyssa,” an solely little one, is on the kidney transplant checklist. After I had my DNA examined, I realized that my brother had fathered one other little one.
The data and information this girl (“Bree”) has supplied ring true and are very plausible. I’ve little doubt Bree is his daughter.
Sadly, my irresponsible brother turned his again on this daughter.
Bree doesn’t need to pursue a relationship with him or with me. She did have some questions associated to well being points as a result of she has youngsters of her personal.
My brother and I haven’t spoken for 10 years, primarily due to how poorly he handled our late mother and father.
Ought to I proceed to honor Bree’s request, or inform her about her half-sister who wants the transplant? — INVOLVED AUNT IN FLORIDA
DEAR AUNT: Should you assume it’d assist Alyssa, inform Bree about Alyssa’s want for a kidney transplant.
There’s, nevertheless, no assure that Bree’s kidney can be a match.
Don’t be stunned if Bree responds negatively (or under no circumstances), contemplating her lack of a relationship along with her father or the remainder of your loved ones. I want you luck in your search.
Pricey Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, often known as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Pricey Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
