Dear Betrayed: Call off the engagement and get your two-timing deadbeat "fiance" out of there immediately. You have been his meal ticket for far too long. What your sister did might be chalked up to immaturity, but Reid is an adult. Do not let it escape you that he has used you both.

If you can handle it, let Lindy stay until she's 18 and has her high school diploma. That way, she can provide for herself and the baby if she decides to keep it. The baby is not your responsibility; it is Lindy's and Reid's. If you remember that, you'll shield yourself from pain and aggravation in the future.

Dear Abby: Could you settle an argument between me and my husband? We've been married only four months.

I get out of the shower and dry off, or walk into the bedroom to dry off. He says I should dry off in the shower. Who is correct? —Ann From Florida

Dear Ann: You should dry off wherever you are more comfortable drying off, and if your controlling new husband doesn't like it, then HE should dry you off in the shower.

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