ARCH 6 - 12, 1985 THE CITIZE column 1 t er r man from Florida ho h d left h r fi n ortly b fore they ere to be m rried for another guy. Sh ju tified it all by ying the guy had pretty f ce and ooth line. d fter coupl of month thi new guy drop- ped her d to quote her, then "went on rie of date ith rie of different m n . And no h ant to 0 bac to her ex-fiance. But what really de me up t the f ct that you encouraged her to call him and give it a try, and e ho h i feeling. ell I can tell you ho he' feelin, he doesn t ant anything to do ith th like of her, e r gain. He ould be fool to tru r e r gain. She i coming b c to him ith damage good ant him to love her and God forbid re pect her ain. I think both you and tha man are crazy. D.A., Brooklyn, e York Dear Mirror J., o you re not wrong for w nting a rel tionship ith omeon that you re p ct and fallin in love with. But you must a1 ay keep in mind, that it ta . e two to have a relation­ ship. e term 'ti d down" can bring to mind m ny nega­ tive connotations, therefore you may have to redefine what you both want in your 'fri ndship. Its not healthy for you to have to stifle your emotions for thi man. Do you kno how he feels about you? If not then you hould find out. Let him kno how you are feeling. clo carin friendship i one of the sure t and mo t solid ways of building foundation for that relationship you want. Be t Always, Erik ashington Dear rs. Harvey, Before any marriage i 0 r both parties owe it thems lves to e plore every po ibility of ving their relationship. If you truely feel there is a chance then find out where he is and tal ith him. Also eep in mind that when a marriage or ny relation hip fall ap rt, it not ju t the fault of on p rson. Learn through your mi ta e and try not to repeat the me one. Once you find out how your hu band feels about the relationship and you, then' you will kno what tep to take next. It may take some time becau e nothing is worked out during just one or two conver- tion . Be t ofluc , Erik Washington I me. right to m. I.D., San Franc' 0, California Dear 1.0., If you take time to think bout it you will realize, that y u don t hav a future ith him. Thi man can only you h n h can safely t a ay from hi wife and kids. Don't make the mi take of thinkin that you ar an impor­ tant part of his life becau you are not. You are bein d and you cho to call it Jove. Bein involved with a married man will not only com­ plicate your life but can cau probl m for other s ell most li ely hi wi fe and chil­ dren. Bing the woman on the 'de can give you little or no pride in your relationship and more importantly, in yourself. Be smart top eing thi man altogether. Sincerely, Erik Washington , . P.T. Dear P.T. e ar livin in strange and very dangerous time today. Young children turn up mi ing and/or hurt and quite often even or dail according to the ne s report on television and the ne paper. It i be t for children not to talk to trangers at all. I kno you meant ell but you er ron t keep q uie t. The child ren parent would b right in cor­ recting their behavior. P rent hay to be careful and be alert at all times and rai ing chil­ dren is becoming more dif­ ficult. It i very sad to ay but true. Sincerely Erik ashington • • • Got a problem? eed an answer? Or do you ju t want to tal? Then write to Erik Washington in care of thi newspaper or to: 'Dear Erik', Times Square Station, P.O. Box 755, ew York, New York 10108-0755··· SUNDAY 2 p.m. 81 GO ERCHANTS H LL Flirpil n Pllza B.C.D.C. Cnty Comm. Luscious Lo -Cholesterol Stir-Fry uti t i n) Dr. John C.B. McDonlld,BA.,O.C. 18.S.,D.C.