DEAR ABBY: I have a great marriage and a group of close friends. We spend a lot of time together, as couples and individually, and have a great time.
One of the friends in my group is a single male. He is unhappy about the situation, but he's too shy to seek out a relationship, too proud to let his friends introduce him to a woman, and too private to discuss his feelings in depth. However, I know that he feels self-conscious as the only "unattached" member of the group. How can I help my friend? -- CONCERNED FRIEND IN BERKELEY
DEAR CONCERNED: Bless you for wanting to help. In an active college community like Berkeley, there are many single women available. Be subtle about it, but include a few "singles" along with your friend in some of your group activities and let nature take its course. If something develops -- you'll get an "A" in chemistry.