DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are newlyweds living in an apartment complex. We have dear friends living nearby who are older and widowed. Our problem is that these friends don't give us any time to be alone. They interrupt us at the most inopportune moments.
Abby, how can we let these lovely people know that we need our privacy without hurting their feelings? -- STILL ON OUR HONEYMOON IN TENNESSEE
DEAR HONEYMOONERS: Anyone with a sense of romance will understand that sometimes couples want to be left alone. Just because someone calls, drops by or invites you out does not mean you have to be available.
Just say no -- but say it with a smile.