Dear Abby: I’m stuck in a loveless marriage with no way out

How many other women are like me — stuck in loveless marriages without the resources to live on our own (at least in the lifestyle we are accustomed to)?

If my mail is any indication, you have lots of company in your boat.

Many women stay because they are afraid to live alone or see nothing better on the horizon.

Make a list of the pros and cons of your marriage, tally them up and weigh the “cons” against how you feel living the life you are living now.

A licensed counselor may be able to steer you in the right direction — which may entail marriage counseling and/or consulting a lawyer or your CPA about what other options you may have.

Dear Abby: I’m a busy sixth-grader who has played piano for seven years.

[...] my busy schedule gets in the way of piano because I have to prep for competitions.

If I tell my grandma I want to quit piano, she’ll be disappointed.

There may come a time when other things must take precedence, but you never can tell how beneficial your musical education may be when you’re an adult.