DEAR ABBY: There’s a girl I really like, “Torie,” who has a certain enthusiasm for me that few, if any people, have had. I have taken her seriously, but she works in a store where there’s a drag queen who makes herself look so much like a female that I find it disturbing. She often wears revealing clothing. As much as I like Torie, I do my best to ignore this co-worker when she’s in the store. What do I do if I think the girl I like could be the one for me, but I’m wary of the company she keeps? — CONDITIONAL IN MARYLAND
DEAR CONDITIONAL: Start honestly analyzing what it is about Torie’s co-worker that makes you “uncomfortable.” Has she come on to you? Are you on some level attracted to her? Torie’s co-worker is hurting no one by expressing (and dressing as) the person she is. If you haven’t already, talk with Torie about this. She may be able to explain it to you. However, if you can’t be comfortable around the person, it will be time for you to move on.
DEAR ABBY: My son is 41 and a recovering drug addict. Currently, he’s sober, but he believes he is in an online relationship with a famous actress who is 23 years old. He lives with me and has nothing. He works part time at a local grocery store and sends her money every week via a gift card or something of the sort.
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