DEAR ABBY: I just read your answer to "Carol in Mentor, Ohio," who asked if she should give up her dog in order to marry the "dog hater." As a pastor who has done marriage counseling for 21 years, may I commend you for your flawless advice.
I have studied and observed this scenario and similar others for years. The fact that a man can hate someone's beloved pets almost always serves as a huge red flag for deep problems. If nothing else, it is a revelation of selfishness that might not be exposed until after the "best foot forward" is removed.
Hats off to you, Abby. This pastor gives you two-paws-up, along with a paw-full of high-fives. -- PASTOR STUART SEGALL, BURLINGTON, WASH.
DEAR PASTOR SEGALL: Woof! Woof!