Page 10, The Herald. Monday, August 13, 1979

she Bares Past, Finds a Future

By Abigail Van Buren

©, 1979 by Chicago Tribuna-N.Y. News Synd. Inc.

DEAR ABRY: From time to time yeu print a letter froma woman asking if she should reveal to her fiance that she isn't a virgin. I say, take the risk and tell him. If he drops her, it will hurt, but she will be spared a difficult marriage. A man who is rigid on virginity is bound to have rigid altitudes about everything else. If he feels he must have a perfect. bride, will he settle for less than a perfect wife?

Thad an abortion at age 18, In subsequent years there were other boyfriends. The ones ! wanted to marry, I told, It seemed 1 was always saying goodbye until finally a man came along who said, “Forget it, The past doesn't matter. As far as I’m concerned, our lives began the day we met.”

This man was worth the wait, We've been married for 25 years and I have never knawn the fear.of wondering what my husband wauld do when he found out | wasn't perfect; he's known all along.

Acceplance "as is” is the most beautiful compliment a man can give his wife. It’s wonderful to know that one doesn't have to be perfect to be loved.

HAPPY “AS IS" IN BONITA, CALIF.

DEAR HAPPY: One who is loved has probably earned it. Congratulations,

DEAR ABBY: We read with interest the letter regarding kids who love loud music, much to the dismay of their ’ parents. . . ‘ There is another group of offenders. ‘refer to chureh organists who pull out all the stops and play at a volume Lhat acLually makes your ears ache! : .

Our hearing is normal. We don't need to have that kind of . volume to hear. .

Somelimes we can hardly wail to get out of church. In fact, we have actually quit going to one church for this reason.

When we mentioned this to one organist, she took it as a personal criticism of her playing and was quite miffed. Perhaps a word in your column would be more effective. I

hope so. : C.E. IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. DEAR C.E.; I hear you loud and clear, Read on:

DEAR ABBY: We also had the problem of loud music at our house. My parents used to complain that my stereo was too loud. They were of another generation and didn't understand that rock and disco have to be played loud or they're not effective, : :

My grandmother solved the problem last Christmas when . .8he bought me a stereo headset! Now I can turn up my ‘stereo at high volumes without, disturbing anybody. Pass this along. - ,

MICKY

DEAR MICKY: Wearing a headset may protect other eardruins from being assaulted, but what about your own? Audiologists (speciatists who test hearing) inform me that they are now seelng an alarming number of people with serious hearing impairment due to constant exposure to toud music.

DEAR ABBY: How does one address mail to a husband and wife who are both doctors? MRS. J.F.

DEAR. MRS. F.: Address mail to Drs, John and Jane Doe,

Getting married? Whether you waut a formal church wedding or a simple’ do-your-own-thing ceremony, get Abby's new booklet, “How to Have a Lovely Wedding.” Send $1 and a long, stamped (28 cents) aell-addregsed envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Boverly Hills, Calf.

Your Individual: Horoscope .-

Frances Drake

What kind of day will -

tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth. Sign.

ARIES (Mar.'21 to Apr, 19) a ce

Romance is exciting, but feelings areerratic. Watch out for .unexpected financial expenses, Friends’ intuition

may be off. OG

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20)

Decisions may be faulty re domestic matters, but still you can get much accomplished about the house. Plans of clase allies subject to change. GEMINI LL (May 21 to June 20)

You may be somewhat nervous about a romantic situation and could have difficulty concentrating at work. Express feelings for success.

CANCER (June 21'to July 22) ety

Anice bargain could put you in an extravagant mood. Unexpected expenses in connection with en- tertainment are possible. A friend is unreliable.

uly 2% to Aug. 22) NER

_ Unconventional behavior on your part could upset relatives. The power to con- vince is yours. Home likely to be upset in some way, VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) mp ‘ You may be uncertain about a distant matter. Out of the way spota provide bargains, Feelings are sensitive, desires are erratic,

LIBRA : . (Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) aT

Social life is stimulating but it could go to your head, An experimental mood keeps you from pinning yourself down. Watch finances.

SCORPIO

(Oct, 23 to Nov. 21). Mae Doubts about a business decislon will be eliminated through a private meeting.

Still, at the last minute someone could get cold feet. SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22 to Dec. 21)

Travelers are subject to the unexpected. The. search for romance may be moré gx: citing than the result. Don't neglect duties.

‘CAPRICORN Wine (Dec, 22 to Jan. 19) {

Accent sociability In

. dealings’ with superiors. A friend you have counted on could let you down, Not a time for lending money, =~.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 1) -22GN

Mixing ‘business with pleasure leads to unexpected reactions. A social occassion may have some surprise moments, behavior.

PISCES

(Feb, 19 to Mar. 20) HEX

Despite a fine beginning, it may be hard for you to complete tasks ‘due to & distraction. Don’t let ner- vousness affect health ad- versely,

Avoid erratic |

HERMAN

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