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August IO. 2005
Dear Deanna!
I’m ready to make a com
mitment to my long time
fiancé but 1 have concerns
about her finances, As a
man, I’ve been responsible
for all of our dating require
ments and entertainment
for 3 years. Now that I'm
ready to marry her, I think
she has a low credit score
and financial issues. How
do I approach this subject?
-K eith ; Washington, D C .
Dear Keith:
Ask
■
Real People, Real Advice
An advice column known fo r
You should’ve had that
its fearless approach to
conversation during the
reality-based subjects!
first 6-months instead of
waiting until now. As a
team, credit scores, bank accounts and finances need to be
organized with one family goal in mind. There’ s no secret formula
and rocket science isn't involved. All you have to do is open
your mouth and ask about her credit and finances because if
you're going to be married, you need to know now instead of
later.
Dear Deanna!
I lost myself in my marriage and now that I’m divorced I don't
know how to start over. I’m still dealing with anger because I
didn’t see the separation coming and my ex-husband is already
dating and living it up. I feel jealous because h e's enjoying life
and I can’t get into the groove. How to I shake this feeling? —
Sheila; Las Vegas
P hoto hv M ark W ashington /T he P ortland O bserver
Women With ‘Hattitude’
Local women were invited to don their prettiest hats for the first annual “Women with Hattitude Tea’’ on Saturday at the Bethesda
Christian Church. A silent auction and donations from the event benefited the church 's Women 's Auxiliary and Women 's Revival.
Community
Commitment
continued
from Front
from the customers,” Rohter
said. “Because w e’re a local,
independent chain, we make
decisions about what products
will be in what stores at the
local level. None of the stores
are the same; they’re all differ
ent because they're in different
neighborhoods.”
For those a little wary of shy-
ing away from the tried and
true national chains, Rohter
assures that New Seasons
succeeds in its pricing, ser
vice and quality.
“If people just come and
visit, most of them stay,” he
said.
For information on New
Seasons Markets or to find a
location in your area, visit
www.newsea.sonsmarket.com
Dear Sheila:
Instead of having a pity party you should thank God for your
health and strength. Y ou're blessed and are killing your spirit
with negativity. I suggest you look in the mirror, close the door
on the past and start a new chapter by learning to love yourself.
Stop validating your life based on your ex-husband and do
things you enjoy. Focus on yourself, renew your faith and
relationship with God and things will fall into place.
Dear Deanna!
I
New Seasons Market at Arbor
Lodge Store Manager Peg
O'Hara (left) with Customer
Service Manager Jerald Mathies
and Assistant Store Manager
Marisel Emert at the new
location on North Portland
Boulevard and Interstate
Avenue. The store opens
Wednesday, Aug. 31 with grand
opening celebrations through
the Labor Day weekend.
I was in a situation where I saw a family member cheating on her
husband. I told on her because her husband is a good man and
doesn’t deserve to be cheated on. Instead of him respecting me,
he turned on me, cursed me out and accused me of trying to wreck
his home. He has forgiven his wife for cheating and now they
w on't speak to me and have closed me out. Was I wrong for
telling? —Anonymous; Memphis, Tenn.
Dear Anonymous:
You’re forgetting the side o f the story that deals with your
motivation for telling. It sounds as if there was some scandal
involved on your part. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and
say you should've stayed out of their business because some
times good deeds bring punishment. They made you look like
a fool but at least he forgave her and if she cheats again, the mud
will be on his face and not yours.
Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deanna! Email:
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1283 Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Website: www.askdeanna.eoin
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