Greetings, Abby I’ve spent the majority of my life performing in small neighborhood venues as a male singer and guitarist. My new duo partner is a good multi-instrumentalist and a kind person. Although he thinks he is a good vocalist, the issue is that he cannot and should not sing.Recently, his new girlfriend told me that she believes he shouldn’t sing because it would harm both our status as a couple and my reputation as a musician. She is unsure about whether or not to inform him. Even though any gigs we get at this point will be one-offs due to the subpar vocal performance that will result, I’m not sure how to inform him either without jeopardizing our collaboration.I’ve had unsuccessful auditions throughout the years and have benefited from helpful critique. Should I tell him or attempt to break up our relationship amicably? — ROCK OLD CANADIANGreetings, Rocker This partner and you have a business relationship rather than a social one. He refuses to acknowledge his limitations. You won’t win him over if you break his bubble by telling him that his singing is limiting you. Finding a replacement and ending the collaboration as politely as possible would be ideal.
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Abigail Van Buren
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Greetings, Abby My parents have several health problems and are beginning to age. Now in our 40s, I am one of three children. My parents hired a lawyer to draft their will, and they have excluded one child entirely. They chose to leave me a third of their fortune and give two-thirds to another child. They say it’s because my sister will be in charge of their health when and if they reach that stage. We’re not discussing large sums of money, but I’m not sure what I should do. — In Michigan, it is not the most popular. NOT MY FAVORITE: Instead of arguing with your parents, you should embrace their compassion and reasoning. You won’t get anywhere if you are not thankful.
Abigail Van Buren, better known as Jeanne Phillips, is the author of Dear Abby. Her mother, Pauline Phillips, began the company. For more information, visit www.DearAbby.com or send an email to P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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