i | f t . ve children’s “real” father’ attend with me?.Or should their : stepfather attend? And on my stepchildren’s visiting night, should I go with my husband, or should hia ex-wife. go? _Lam 40 confused, I'am dizzy. Can you help:me? * = : en ~. ‘TEXAS STEPMOTHER | -. PEAR STEPMOTHER: Moveovér. According tothe | latest statistics, one out of every five children in the US. is a child of divorce, and since 86 percent of divorcees remarry within five years, the number of stepparents is now multiplying like rabbits. And so . are the problems. 2S : About discipline: The tendency to start off treating _ one’s stepchildren like guests ig natural, so toughen up and let them know there is one set of rules for all the children, and that’s that! Concerning parents’ visiting night: Ask the chil. dren what their preferences are and respect them. Please get the June issue of Parents’ Magazine and, read “Stepmothers Aren’t Wicked Anymore” by Eda LeShan. This excellent article offers some realiatic . _and practical solutions to some of the thorny prob- lems stepmothers face. - L have often said, “The toughest job in the world is in the world is being a stepmother! DEAR ABBY: My. husband of 25 years has been playing poker with the boys every Monday night for years. Every: time I ask him how he came out he says, “I broke even.” Abby, I wasn't born yesterday, I know it's impossible to break even every.time, Do you think he usually loses but * doean’t want to admit it because he's ashamed? Or do you think he usually wins but doesn’t want me to» know becauae he’s afraid I might ask him to hand over part of his winnings? . ; AARON’S WIFE DEAR WIFE: Probably both. mS DEAR ABBY: 1 am writing a paper on modern marriage and need your input. Judging from the letters yau get, what ‘would yeu say is the most common complaint women have about their husbands? ; : Also, what is.the most common complaint men have about their wives? MADISON, WIS. ._ DEAR MADISON: The wives’ most common com- . plaint: “My husband doesn’t appreciate me.” The husbands’: “She nags me.” CONFIDENTIAL to those who have sent for Abby’s booklets: Please, please be patient. I am literally deluged with orders and am getting them out being a mother.” Let me amend that. The toughest job ; . LEO ao . (July 23 to Aug, 22) "OSs | “You may not be sure where. - -you stand in a relationship. , Your attention is centered on - (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) : al aightforward with others. domestic affairs but -social obligations conflict. * VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) mp Ahome worry makes it hard te concentrate on business. Be tactful in talks with higher- LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) 5% The ethical ramifications of - financial concern is an issue, Your uncertainty today may extend to those who advise Z you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21). mae You're somewhat gullible in financial matters now. Social life is active, but you may be nervous about an intimate matter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. ay ee ~ Close-allies don’t seem to want to leave you alone. Your need for privacy may be in- terpreted as shitting someone" out. Career prospers! © CAPRICORN f (Dee, 22 to, Jan. 19) VW Friénds could get on your _ nerves or interfere with work ry that needs to be done. Stay . away from those who are prone to upset you. AQUARIUS a You'll want to bring up business at a social occasion, but your timing is bad. Handle career interests during offic hours only. . PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) KEY the WIZARD OF ID as quickly as possible. : Your mind's.on career, and : * you could be forgetful around the house. The prospect of out- of-town visitors may mak yout nervous. oo | i: é 1 : we ACRMAN ow. . “Don't you ever rinse my shirts when you wash them?” B.C. 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