Page 10, The Herald. Monday, August 13, 1979

she Bares Past,
Finds a Future

By Abigail Van Buren

©, 1979 by Chicago Tribuna-N.Y. News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABRY: From time to time yeu print a letter froma
woman asking if she should reveal to her fiance that she isn't
a virgin. I say, take the risk and tell him. If he drops her, it
will hurt, but she will be spared a difficult marriage. A man
who is rigid on virginity is bound to have rigid altitudes
about everything else. If he feels he must have a perfect.
bride, will he settle for less than a perfect wife?

Thad an abortion at age 18, In subsequent years there
were other boyfriends. The ones ! wanted to marry, I told, It
seemed 1 was always saying goodbye until finally a man
came along who said, “Forget it, The past doesn't matter. As
far as I’m concerned, our lives began the day we met.”

This man was worth the wait, We've been married for 25
years and I have never knawn the fear.of wondering what
my husband wauld do when he found out | wasn't perfect;
he's known all along.

Acceplance "as is” is the most beautiful compliment a
man can give his wife. It’s wonderful to know that one
doesn't have to be perfect to be loved.

HAPPY “AS IS" IN BONITA, CALIF.

DEAR HAPPY: One who is loved has probably earned it.
Congratulations,

DEAR ABBY: We read with interest the letter regarding
kids who love loud music, much to the dismay of their
’ parents. . . ‘
There is another group of offenders. ‘refer to chureh
organists who pull out all the stops and play at a volume Lhat
acLually makes your ears ache! : .

Our hearing is normal. We don't need to have that kind of .
volume to hear. .

Somelimes we can hardly wail to get out of church. In
fact, we have actually quit going to one church for this
reason.

When we mentioned this to one organist, she took it as a
personal criticism of her playing and was quite miffed.
Perhaps a word in your column would be more effective. I

hope so. :
C.E. IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.
DEAR C.E.; I hear you loud and clear, Read on:

DEAR ABBY: We also had the problem of loud music at
our house. My parents used to complain that my stereo was
too loud. They were of another generation and didn't
understand that rock and disco have to be played loud or
they're not effective, : :

My grandmother solved the problem last Christmas when
. .8he bought me a stereo headset! Now I can turn up my
‘stereo at high volumes without, disturbing anybody. Pass
this along. - ,

MICKY

DEAR MICKY: Wearing a headset may protect other
eardruins from being assaulted, but what about your own?
Audiologists (speciatists who test hearing) inform me that
they are now seelng an alarming number of people with
serious hearing impairment due to constant exposure to
toud music.

DEAR ABBY: How does one address mail to a husband
and wife who are both doctors?
MRS. J.F.

DEAR. MRS. F.: Address mail to Drs, John and Jane Doe,

Getting married? Whether you waut a formal church
wedding or a simple’ do-your-own-thing ceremony, get
Abby's new booklet, “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.”
Send $1 and a long, stamped (28 cents) aell-addregsed
envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Boverly Hills, Calf.

Your Individual:
Horoscope .-

Frances Drake

What kind of day will -

tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the
forecast given for your birth.
Sign.

ARIES
(Mar.'21 to Apr, 19) a ce

Romance is exciting, but
feelings areerratic. Watch out
for .unexpected financial
expenses, Friends’ intuition

may be off.
OG

TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20)

Decisions may be faulty re
domestic matters, but still you
can get much accomplished
about the house. Plans of clase
allies subject to change.
GEMINI LL
(May 21 to June 20)

You may be somewhat
nervous about a romantic
situation and could have
difficulty concentrating at
work. Express feelings for
success.

CANCER
(June 21'to July 22) ety

Anice bargain could put you
in an extravagant mood.
Unexpected expenses in
connection with en-
tertainment are possible. A
friend is unreliable.

uly 2% to Aug. 22) NER

_ Unconventional behavior on
your part could upset
relatives. The power to con-
vince is yours. Home likely to
be upset in some way,
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) mp
‘ You may be uncertain about
a distant matter. Out of the
way spota provide bargains,
Feelings are sensitive, desires
are erratic,

LIBRA : .
(Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) aT

Social life is stimulating but
it could go to your head, An
experimental mood keeps you
from pinning yourself down.
Watch finances.

SCORPIO

(Oct, 23 to Nov. 21). Mae
Doubts about a business
decislon will be eliminated
through a private meeting.

Still, at the last minute
someone could get cold feet.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov, 22 to Dec. 21)

Travelers are subject to the
unexpected. The. search for
romance may be moré gx:
citing than the result. Don't
neglect duties.

‘CAPRICORN Wine
(Dec, 22 to Jan. 19) {

Accent sociability In

. dealings’ with superiors. A
friend you have counted on
could let you down, Not a time
for lending money, =~.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 to Feb. 1) -22GN

Mixing ‘business with
pleasure leads to unexpected
reactions. A social occassion
may have some surprise
moments,
behavior.

PISCES

(Feb, 19 to Mar. 20) HEX

Despite a fine beginning, it
may be hard for you to
complete tasks ‘due to &
distraction. Don’t let ner-
vousness affect health ad-
versely,

Avoid erratic |

HERMAN

“t told you to sip it.”

CROSSWORD |

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