A reader recently wrote to Dear Abby about a problem they are having with a neighbor. The neighbor has been asking for things such as plastic bags, cigarettes, and alcohol on a daily basis. The reader is an introvert and is finding it overwhelming to deal with the constant requests.

Seeking Advice

The reader is seeking advice on how to handle the situation. Dear Abby suggests that the reader should tell the neighbor the truth and set boundaries. She advises the reader to say that they are not a convenience store and do not wish to be disturbed on a daily basis.

Another reader wrote to Dear Abby about a situation involving their brother-in-law’s new relationship. The brother-in-law is dating a woman who had a one-night stand with the reader’s husband many years ago. The reader is uncomfortable with the situation and is seeking advice on how to handle it.

Being Cordial

Dear Abby advises the reader to treat the situation with humor and to be cordial. She suggests that the reader should not make a big deal out of the situation and should focus on being polite and respectful.

A 17-year-old reader also wrote to Dear Abby about a habit they have of sucking their thumb. The reader is worried that they will get caught by a roommate when they go to college and is seeking advice on how to stop the habit.

Overcoming the Habit

Dear Abby suggests that the reader should try to keep themselves from becoming overly tired and should use a bad-tasting substance on their thumbs to discourage the habit. She also advises the reader to seek help from a pharmacist or a doctor if the habit persists.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.