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DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced, middle-aged professional woman with a Ph.D. who has been keeping company with a man my age for seven years. “Burt” treats me well. He takes me out, has helped with some major home renovation projects, sends me flowers and I enjoy his company. I’m perfectly happy in his world, and I like most of his friends.
On the flip side, Burt is overweight, has a drinking problem and never finished college. My problem is, I can’t bring myself to introduce him to those in my “professional circle.” I’m afraid he will say something boorish, show up drunk or otherwise embarrass me.
Is there something intrinsically wrong with me that I’m ashamed to have the man I love meet people with whom I work and socialize? Is there something wrong with the relationship? — IT’S COMPLICATED IN WISCONSIN
DEAR IT’S COMPLICATED: There doesn’t appear to be anything wrong with the relationship. It has worked for seven years. What’s “wrong” may be that you’re afraid you have “settled” for someone who isn’t up to the standards of those in your professional circle. If you are happy, why do you feel you must live up to someone else’s standards?
Of course, this doesn’t have to be a deal breaker. If you and Burt are a happy couple, keep your personal and professional lives separate. Many couples do.
DEAR ABBY: I am a young, single mother of two girls. I work full time and I’m involved in my daughters’ lives. I go to all their school functions, coach their soccer team, serve as the Cookie Mom for Girl Scouts and volunteer for anything else I can manage to squeeze into my schedule, but I have a hard time making friends with any other moms.
None of the other mothers wants to get to know me. I wait at the bus stop with my girls and the moms talk to each other, but not to me. I get a weird “vibe” from them, as if they think I’m too young to know anything. I try to join in, but it seems they really don’t care for me.
I have friends my age, but they don’t have children. I want friends who have families because they face the same kind of issues I do. What can I do to make these moms like me? — FRIEND-CHALLENGED IN CYPRESS, TEXAS
DEAR FRIEND-CHALLENGED: There is no way to “make” someone like you, and if a clique has already been established, it can be difficult to break in. It is possible that because of your youth and single status you are perceived as a threat to them — but I do have a suggestion, and your youth can be an advantage. Start asking them for advice, and it’s possible they may take you under their collective wing.
DEAR ABBY: What is the proper way to kiss after the wedding officiant says, “You may now kiss the bride”? Should the couple share a simple kiss, or can it be a little more intense? — DANIELLE IN TAMPA
DEAR DANIELLE: The wedding is a time to demonstrate eternal commitment, not unbridled passion. The kiss can be as intense as you like, as long as it doesn’t last more than six seconds, and doesn’t remove the bride’s lipstick.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Every wedding is individual and the culmination of a girl’s dreams usually from the time she was small. Every detail is planned then modified and perfected. Transportation for the bride, the groom and the wedding guests is one of those details that can make that special day perfect, or can ruin it.
When a wedding party will be including visiting relatives and guests then a limousine for the guests is also a necessary detail. Though a stretch limousine can usually accommodate from 6 to 10 guests, a Hummer limousine for a wedding is exotic, eye catching and sumptuous and the standard size will hold at least 8 – 10 guests and larger stretches even more.
Arranging transportation for a wedding party including guests is not as hard as it might seem. Visiting guests can be easily accommodated. This neatly arranges all transportation for the visitors and gives an extra bit of elegance to this special occasion.
Transportation from the reception for the bride and groom to the airport can just as easily be arranged using a smaller limo for two or going with that eye catching and roomy SUV limousine with plenty of room to relax and lots of space for luggage.
The most important part of choosing the limousine for a wedding is first choosing the Limousine Company based on research you do on the company. Friends who have used a company for their weddings can give good recommendations. In addition to checking their reputation and any complaints with the local Better Business Bureau will give you a solid foundation and knowledge of their business practices.
It is well worth the drive to visit the limo company personally and look at their vehicles you can then be sure the fleet is well maintained. A good Chicago limousine company can bring that wedding day off without a hitch with everyone on time and picture perfect for the cameras and videographers.
This special day can be the most special day and will be remember by the couple for years, every detail and there are many, should be perfect selecting the right flowers, the perfect catering company and yes, the right limousine company will keep it perfect and special.
When shopping for the best deals in limousines for your wedding you can ask about packages, discounts and deals. Sometimes keeping a limo for a few more hours can lower the hourly price, other times there are wedding packages and accommodations that can be made for the couple and their guests.
Johnny Wax is a creative director at Avalon Limousine – premier Chicago limo service company. Johnny is marketing professional and nightlife enthusiast. He enjoys interacting with people and advising on things to do in the city. Being part of Avalon Limousine, Johnny is committed to giving great advice about limousines, but also provides an insight on ways to maximize good times for your occasion.
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