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  Date : 2012-06-25
Tired of being the big brother of three annoying golf trip mates

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DEAR ABBY: I'm one of four guys who go on a men's golf trip every year. There's no infidelity ¡© just three days of golf and fine dining.
 
I no longer want to go because I'm tired of being the big brother, the referee and the designated driver while the others get drunk and obnoxious and are oblivious to others around us. I am also a physician who treats them and their families in my medical practice. How do I get out of this mess? I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. ¡© THE ODD MAN OUT
 
DEAR ODD MAN OUT: An effective way to manage it would be to tell them that the dates they have selected for the golf trip "don't work" for you. You don't have to be specific about why ¡© it could be a family obligation or something related to your practice that makes you unavailable.
 
HOWEVER, as their physician, if you know these patients drink to such excess that they become obnoxious, oblivious and a danger behind the wheel, it would be in their interests to talk to them about it during their medical exam because they're a danger to themselves and others.
 
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DEAR ABBY: A few years ago I talked to my mother about her drinking. She's a binge drinker and her excuse is always, "It's my day off." I am focusing on myself and trying to figure out my life, as well, with the help of Al-Anon -- the only thing that has kept me positive.
                              
I knew that once I uttered the word "alcoholic" aloud, my relationship with my mother would forever be affected. I asked her to contact me when she was ready to quit because I can no longer enable her drinking.
                              
I miss the mom who doesn't drink, but I can't be around her when she does. As I grow in my recovery, I may figure out how to do that. But for now, I need to put space between us.
                              
My family is worried something drastic will happen (as her health isn't good) and I will have regrets. But I have expressed my thoughts and accepted that Mom and I may never speak again. Is that wrong? -- STILL A LOVING DAUGHTER IN WISCONSIN
 
DEAR STILL A LOVING DAUGHTER: No, it's not wrong. Your mother's binge drinking was affecting her health as well as her relationship with you, and while it may have been difficult and wrenching, it was the right thing to do -- for both of you. Let's hope that your strength in doing that will give her the strength to stop her alcohol binges.

 
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* oblivious ÀǽÄÇÏÁö ¸øÇÏ´Â (=lacking active conscious knowledge or awareness)

* binge ÆøÀ½ÇÏ´Ù (=indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess)

* utter ¸»ÇÏ´Ù (=make a sound with one¡¯s voice)
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