DEAR ABBY: I recently graduated from high school and will attend college in the fall. I will be rooming with my good friend, "Marla," whom I have known since second grade.
Marla's father has decided he won't buy her a computer (one of the school's admission requirements) or let her take her car to college. The reason? He expects me to allow Marla to use my computer when she needs it -- and to drive my car! Marla doesn't understand that this is unfair, and sees no problem with it.
Abby, I feel used, disrespected and hurt. I don't feel a friend would be so presumptuous. How can I set her straight? -- ANGRY IN ALABAMA
DEAR ANGRY: Have your parents call Marla's father and straighten him out regarding the computer and the car. Since the computer is an admission requirement, one must be provided for her. And as for your car -- no one should drive it who isn't listed as an "additional" driver on your insurance policy. Period.
P.S. Do not blame Marla. She is just trying to follow her father's "wishes."