Show 'I r ' 3TAVMU6LEC0W FOR BETTER OR WORSE 73DD Ul By Kathy MKchall ft Marpy Treaters Syndicate Inc iWtMTMWVM My daughter “Bridget” is 28 yean old Last year Bridget (nought home her boyfriend “Ted” From the time he hit the door we could do nothing right Ted is a medical resident and he lay on our couch in his surgical greens and refusal to go anywhere do anything or carry on a simple conversation He made it clear that we were utterly beneath him They left without saying thanks or goodbye What bothered us was how much Bridget r had changed Our adorable independent daughter ran herself ragged trying to fulfill Ted’s every wish When we inquired if Ted would like to do something Bridget would whisper our request in his ear Naturally he said “no” to all our suggestions We were told about their engagement months lata when Bridget left a message on our answering machine I tried to be gracious and informed my friends of the “happy” news They sent beautiful cards but not one was acknowledged Bridget and Ted will not allow us to host die reception Instead die wedding and huge reception will be in Ted’s home state paid for by his wealthy parents We are attending out of obligation but we are not getting any joy from it When I read that column I knew that someday it would become Bridget’s situation too I know I cannot do anything to change it but it feels good to write you and get it off my chest — Sad Mom in Connecticut DEAR SAD: It’s hard to watch adult children make such terrible choices but you are rigid time’s not much you can do Continue to tell Bridget you love her and will be there for as her We hope her marriage isn’t as it seems and Bridget will find a way to remain close to her caring parents r V--- '- Sugar DEAR ANNIE: My daughter has a large group of friends both male and female jhese kids are from e families TTiree friends have ' recently held parties at restaurants where the guests not only bring a gift but are expected to pay for their own dinners While I am dumbfounded by this new fad I have grudgingly allowed my daughter to go because these kids are her friends Today we received an invitation for a party at a fairly expensive restaurant and afterward the kids are going to play laser tag — the cost of which was printed on the invitation so we have to pay for that too Is this die way birthdays are supposed to be celebrated? Should I i say something? — Mad in Madison Wis DEAR MAD: Isn’t it nice that parents have figured out how to extort money for the privilege of attending their child’s party? These days people expect guests to pay for honeymoons new houses dinner parties and every- - ' thing in between It will do no good to “say something” You have the choice of letting your daughter attend or not and when it’s her turn we know you will set a better example ' DEAR ANNIE: I read your column every day and sometimes find information that is quite helpful for me especially the recent letter from the woman whose arrogant physician husband treated her like a servant Vi MAKW?) 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