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Repost from BBC 6 Minute ™
❓قصد داری در خارج از کشور ادامه تحصیل بدی و پول زیادی خرج نکنی؟
✅ میخوای از جدیدترین #بورسیه های تحصیلی با خبر بشی؟
✅ دوست داری بهترین و مناسب ترین #اسکالرشیپ ها و #فاندهای تحصیلی رو پیدا کنی؟
😉😉 اولین نفری باش که از آخرین بورسیه ها با خبر میشی😎😎
با کلیک روی لینک زیر 👇 👇👇
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Repost from BBC 6 Minute ™
میخای مثه آب خوردن انگلیسی یادبگیری؟🤔
💃دوست داری آموزشگاه انگلیسی روتو خونه ببری؟
استاد اینجا ساده ورایگان آموزش میدیم بهت
✅شک نکن تو هم میتونی استاد بشی👇
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Woman Anxious To Avoid Making the Same Mistakes- February 15, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, "Aaron," and I have been together almost 10 years. We are both divorced from narcissistic spouses. We have discussed a future together and are working toward it. It's taking so long because Aaron's children are quite a bit younger than mine. (I'm an empty nester; his kids are just going into their teens.) I am also working on getting my career established.
We get along well and seem compatible in every way, but one thing bothers me: Aaron can be passive-aggressive. It isn't often and it generally isn't just over petty stuff, but when it happens it is very hurtful.
I've been going to counseling to resolve some issues from my childhood and first marriage, and recently realized I have some toxic traits I need to work on and heal. Unfortunately, some of that toxicity has spilled into my relationship with Aaron and hurt him. When it happens, he reacts passive-aggressively for a bit, then things seem to go back to normal.
What can I do to get over the hurt I feel when he acts this way? I don't want to repay hurt for hurt. I want to break the cycle. -- HEALING IN THE MIDWEST
DEAR HEALING: If your "toxicity" is what causes Aaron to react with what you interpret as passive-aggression, he could simply be nursing his wounds. Talk with your therapist about including Aaron in some of your sessions. If the therapist agrees, tell Aaron you think your relationship could be improved if he's willing to go with you. If the therapist does not agree to the "joint" sessions, it might be worth your while to discuss couples counseling with another therapist
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Wife Doesn't Want To 'Mother' Her Husband- February 17, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My husband will not do things unless I "remind" him. He has a medical issue and experiences painful symptoms if he forgets to take the medication his doctor prescribed. He'll then have a flare-up, take his medicine and not take it again until another flare-up happens.
Also, he'll need to have an important doctor's appointment for a procedure and he won't even think about making the call to schedule it. I used to remind him about all these things but, frankly, I'm not his mother. I'm his wife. Please help. -- NOT HIS MOTHER
DEAR NOT HIS MOTHER: Being a loving spouse requires us to fill varying roles in the life partnership. Not only are we lovers, best friends and sometimes nurses, but we must sometimes act as "parents."
It's hard to believe someone who has a chronic condition that brings painful flare-ups would forget to take a medication that would avert them, which makes me wonder about your husband's mentation. Doctor visits can sometimes be uncomfortable, which may be why he hesitates to schedule them.
If you love him, please shoulder that responsibility as you would want him to do if the situation were reversed.
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Cousin Desperate To Help Woman in Abusive Romance- February 17, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: I have always been extremely close to my cousins; we even refer to ourselves as sisters. The problem I'm having is with the boyfriend of one of them. They have been dating for almost 10 years.
For the first few years we were all close, and I enjoyed spending time with them. The past three years, however, have been heartbreaking. He's rude to her and her mother and belittles and ridicules everything she says and does. We all walk on eggshells when he's around, not to mention he constantly stares at our chests.
They recently moved hours away for his job. I feel he has purposely isolated her from all of us, and is mentally and emotionally abusing her. She used to want to get married and have a family with him, but now she is calling me selfish for being pregnant. He's dragging her down and has bought himself more time by getting her a dog.
Even if they did get engaged, I'd feel sad she's spending her life with this man. If he treats her like this in front of all of us, what is he doing behind closed doors? My cousin is very prideful and shuts down any criticism. How can I explain to her that I'm worried about her without risking our relationship? -- SCARED FOR HER IN THE EAST
DEAR SCARED: Tell your cousin you love her dearly and will be saying this only once, so you want her to remember it. Then repeat to her what you have written to me. Explain that abusers erode the self-esteem of their "love object" through constant criticizing and belittling. Say you realize she has invested 10 years of her life in that relationship, but if she ever has doubts or changes her mind about living away from the family, you will be there for her. Then give her the contact information of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233; thehotline.org) if there have been any instances in which he has hit or threatened her -- or the dog -- when he's angry.
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Niece Wants To Throw a Wedding ... After Year of Marriage- February 18, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My niece met a guy. Two months later they got engaged. A week after that, she married him. Now, a year later, she wants to have a wedding. Is this proper? Does she just want a big show and gifts? People are laughing about it, and it is not what I was raised to do. Am I wrong in thinking this is an embarrassment to our family? -- PROPER LADY IN NORTH CAROLINA
DEAR PROPER LADY: This is not an embarrassment to your family. It is an embarrassment to your niece. The ship has sailed as far as her fantasy about a "big show and gifts" is concerned. If she wishes to throw a party to celebrate her first anniversary (once the rules about gatherings and social distancing have eased), she should go ahead and do it. But I doubt she will receive anything in addition to warm congratulations.
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Grandmother Isn't Shy About Playing Favorites- February 18, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is 11. My two younger ones are 2 (a girl) and 7 months old (a boy). My mother-in-law, "Nancy," is the grandma of my two younger ones. She is good to all of my children, except for one thing.
Nancy had two daughters and a son, and she has mentioned that she preferred her girls over her boy. Other family members have also mentioned how she plays favorites. She had a favorite child and grandchild before my kids were born. I believe my daughter has now become Nancy's new favorite. She has said it repeatedly, and other people have referred to my daughter as "the new favorite."
Nancy used to bring little toys and clothes over for her all the time, but stopped when I told her she needs to bring gifts for all my children if she's going to continue to bring things. She still buys things for my daughter, but leaves them at her house so when I take the children over there, it's filled with little girl clothes and toys.
Nancy has been in my life for more than two years now, so that's two years of birthdays and holidays with her. I am noticing that she buys my daughter double what she gets for my other children -- double the items and twice the money she's spending. I have considered buying extra things for the boys to make up the difference, but I don't want my daughter to think I am favoring them. Luckily, they aren't old enough yet to really notice this.
Is this something I should address or let go? I have had to address things in the past with Nancy when it comes to the children, and she doesn't take it well. I'm worried that if I do, it will cause problems. -- EQUAL LOVING MOM
DEAR MOM: Your thinking is correct. It will eventually cause problems -- unless another child is born who becomes her next "favorite." Talk with your husband about this. If you do, perhaps he will talk to his mother and get her to change her ways. If, however, it doesn't help, you will have to lay down the law. Repeat what you have already told her and make clear that the children will not be visiting her if they are not treated equally.
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Man's Plan to Attend Funeral Puzzles Wife- February 19, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for 32 years. My wife is going to a girls' thing this coming Saturday and asked me what I will be doing. I said I'm going to a funeral for a girl I knew in high school. (We were never boyfriend/girlfriend, just friends.)
My wife asked me how I heard about it, and I shared that one of my friends mentioned it during our Monday night football chat. She said, "You haven't talked to her in more than 40 years. You really didn't know her anymore, but you're going to her funeral?" I said yes. Then she said it is "eerie, strange and weird" and it seems inappropriate. I reminded her that people print obituaries to let people know.
I asked the guy who told me what he thought about me going. He said it sounded fine to him, but I shouldn't go stag. I said, "Doesn't 'stag' mean single and looking? I'm an old married man." I'm perplexed about both of these conversations. Am I missing something? Am I a weirdo if I go? Can I go alone? -- PAYING RESPECTS IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR PAYING RESPECTS: The answers to your questions are no and yes. If you feel the need to pay last respects to a friend from high school, there's nothing "weird" about doing so. Your football friend may have substituted the word "stag" for the word "solo," which means "alone." (I see no reason why you shouldn't attend the funeral alone if the spirit moves you.)
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Non-Believer Credits Work, Not 'Blessings,' for Success- February 19, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have had some crazy life swings since the beginning of the pandemic, mostly positive. I found a wonderful, well-paying job that I enjoy. In our 16th year of marriage, we have also brought a healthy, happy daughter into our lives. We recently bought a lovely home, and have added another, nicer, used car to our assets. In addition, my job allows my husband to live his dream of being a stay-at-home dad with our daughter.
I come from a very religious family, although I am no longer religious. We don't attend church services with the family, and it seems they have adopted the philosophy of mostly "don't ask and we won't tell." My dilemma is: How should I respond to their constant comments that we are "so blessed" to be where we are?
I have worked extremely long, hard hours to get to this point in my career. I put myself through school with no support from my family and worked my butt off to get us to where we are. Yes, I'm thankful for the people I've worked with who have helped me to grow and reach this point. However, it feels wrong for me to equate my success to being blessed from God.
That statement comes up numerous times during family get-togethers. Normally, I ignore it or say we feel very lucky to have what we do. Should I continue saying that or ignore them altogether? Is there a tactful response I'm not seeing in this kind of awkward situation? -- DESERVING IN MICHIGAN
DEAR DESERVING: In the interest of family harmony, smile, nod and agree with the person making the comment. Of course you have worked hard and are deserving of your success. But to announce it in this instance and with those deeply religious people would be braggadocious and is uncalled for. This is not a personal putdown, so continue to resist the urge.
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Retiree's Firing From Local Job Still Stings- February 20, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: I'm a retired woman who got a part-time job in a small town. It's a highly regarded business with fewer than 20 employees. In the past, I have worked for companies that valued employee input.
I was just fired because my boss thought I was telling her how to do her job. Although it was a month ago, I replay my actions daily. I feel like I was fired for doing something for which, in the past, I was rewarded. How do I get past this? I really don't want another job. I loved that one. -- CAN'T SLEEP IN THE EAST
DEAR CAN'T SLEEP: You were fired for doing something for which you were rewarded in the past. Did your employer give you any indication that your input was annoying her? She should have, so you could curtail the impulse. She may have found your attempts to be helpful annoying, but if that was the case -- and she was an effective manager -- she should have communicated that to you.
Consider contacting her once more to tell her how much you loved working there and explain your reasons for speaking up the way you did. However, if that doesn't help, understand that personalities don't always mesh. If you won't be given a second chance, consider putting your skills and experience to work by volunteering for an organization in your community that will value what you have to offer.
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Tight-Knit Family Concerned About Daughter's New Beau- February 20, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: We have a close family, and we have helped our children with the down payments on their homes. My daughter has a master's degree, is a professional with a good job and owns her own home. She has been corresponding with and visiting a high school acquaintance who has been in prison for the past three years. She doesn't see anyone else, and refers to this person as her boyfriend. She is on the phone with him often because he constantly calls her asking her what she's doing.
My daughter is a nice person. She has many friends and always has a smile on her face. Before her involvement with this man, she was very outgoing. People often comment on how lucky we are to have such a loving, nice daughter. She is now visiting his family. Should we feel as scared for her as we do? -- FEARFUL IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR FEARFUL: You wouldn't be typical parents if you weren't concerned. Have you talked to your daughter about this? Do you know what her "boyfriend" is in jail for? Has she been giving him money? What are his plans for after he's released?
Women become involved with incarcerated men for many reasons. Some do it because they are lonely or need to feel needed. Others do it because they feel that in a relationship where their love object is locked up, he can't cheat on her. (That last one is a mistake because felons have been known to use multiple women to feed their prison bank accounts, and they sometimes trade suggestions with each other about how to do it more effectively.)
While you have a right to be worried, you cannot live your daughter's life for her. Her old school chum may turn out to be a prince -- but you won't know until they let him out.
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Relationship Blooms With Mystery Man- February 22, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: I met a very nice guy while I was at a bar. Because I was slightly drunk, he drove me home. We exchanged numbers and, since then, we have been out once. I'm pretty sure we will be going out again. The problem is I have no idea what his name is! We didn't exchange social media contacts. I feel awkward asking his name now. Any suggestions? -- UNKNOWN IN THE WEST
DEAR UNKNOWN: Yes. The next time he gets in touch, ask him for the correct spelling of his first and last names "to enter into your contact list." It may manage to get you off the hook without embarrassing yourself, unless his name is John Smith.
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Couple Losing Patience With Friend's Wife- February 22, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have friends -- a married couple -- we socialize with every few weeks. "Charles" is kind-hearted, pleasant and enjoyable, always with a good balance between speaking and listening during conversations. His wife, "Claire," on the other hand, isn't interested in hearing about our lives.
When we try to initiate a conversation, Claire cuts us off and switches the subject to a nonrelated, self-centered topic. She also interrupts Charles while he's talking. She goes on and on describing at length the minutiae of her activities and, worse, the lives of her friends (who we don't know or have any interest in). We no longer enjoy her company, but we hate to lose the connection with Charles. Any suggestions? -- BORED IN MISSOURI
DEAR BORED: It may be time for you and Charles to see each other without wives in tow -- for lunch or a sporting event. That way you will be off the hook having to tolerate Claire, and your wife won't have to put up with her because she can socialize with friends whose company she enjoys. I don't have a crystal ball, but I have a strong hunch you and your wife won't be the first to do this.
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Best Friend Feels Uneasy as Wedding Bells Approach- February 22, 2022 -
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, "Sophie," just became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, "Brian." I want to be happy for her, but he doesn't deserve her. She knows it, but she won't leave.
My problem is, I may very well be asked to be maid of honor at her wedding, and I dread the idea of having to write a speech about their relationship. How do I write a speech when I have nothing good to say about it?
I know Sophie will expect something heartfelt since she's my close friend. I get anxious just thinking about it. Please give me some advice. -- RELUCTANT FRIEND IN INDIANA
DEAR RELUCTANT FRIEND: When you write your speech, start by saying how long you and Sophie have been friends and how close the two of you are. Share a couple of anecdotes about what a caring, loyal, fun friend Sophie is, and state how lucky "Brian" is to be marrying her. Then toast the happy couple, wish them a lifetime of happiness together (even if you feel it won't turn out that way) and "drop the mic." You do not have to sing Brian's praises if you feel he doesn't deserve it. That privilege should belong to the best man.
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