DEAR ABBY: I am a 25-year-old female who is frustrated with people asking me about my love life. I am successful at work, own my own car and home, and have a great social circle. When I'm talking with both males and females during introductions, one thing always comes up. "You're too pretty to be single! I'm sure you can hook a man."
I don't know how to respond politely to this. I have gone on many dates where men become obsessive and controlling, and I end it very quickly at the first signs of this behavior. What should I say to people who keep inquiring about my love life? I feel they are trying to measure my success as a person by my marital status. -- SINGLE AND SUCCESSFUL IN CONNECTICUT
DEAR SINGLE AND SUCCESSFUL: When someone tells you you're too pretty to be single, respond by smiling and saying "thank you." (I'm sure it's intended as a compliment.) And when they comment about your ability to "hook" a man, tell them that's exactly what you plan to do when you meet the right one, but so far you haven't met him. Then change the subject by asking the questioners about themselves.