DEAR ABBY: I've read your column for years and have never seen a problem quite like the one I have. It all started when my son bought one of those video cameras. Since he bought it, he's been driving everyone crazy sticking that camera in their faces.
He wants me and my ex-wife (his mother) to act like we're a lovey-dovey couple before his camera, so my granddaughter (his daughter) can watch it someday and see her grandma and grandpa when they were "happy" together.
Abby, we were divorced 14 years ago because of her infidelity, and the thought of pretending to be civil with that woman is more than I can stomach. Of course, she's all for it, so now I'm the bad guy. Normally, we can't stand the sight of each other, and I think the idea of pretending is ridiculous.
Both of our current spouses have said they wouldn't mind. Any suggestions? -- RETIRED IN SAN DIEGO
DEAR RETIRED: Unless both you and your "ex" are Academy Award-winning performers, you'd be foolish to act like you're a "lovey-dovey" couple before a camera. I agree with you -- the idea of "pretending" is indeed ridiculous. It is also dishonest to attempt to rewrite history.