Say Nothing; Buy And Use Lock

Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I try to be discreet when we are having sex, but this morning, our 6-year-old son walked into our bedroom and saw us both naked in a compromising position. He didn’t say anything, but we could tell he was flustered.

This isn’t the first time one of our children has caught us in the act. We have told them to knock before entering our bedroom, but sometimes they forget. We are reluctant to lock the door in case there is an emergency.

So far, this hasn’t seemed to upset the children, but I suspect it will become a problem soon. Should we say anything, or is it best not to make an issue of it?

We would appreciate some advice on how to deal with this embarrassing situation. For obvious reasons, we can’t ask anyone else. - Red-Faced in Berkeley, Calif.

Dear Berkeley: You say this isn’t the first time one of your children has “caught you in the act”? Apparently, you and your husband are slow learners.

Since no questions were asked, I see no reason to offer any explanations. And now, may I ask what it is going to take for you to lock your bedroom door when you desire privacy? In case of an emergency, it takes only a second for you to unlock it.

Dear Ann Landers: I am a young male, single and happy, but don’t tell that to my family or my friends. They would not believe it.

It seems that if you are not married by the time you are 30, people think there is something wrong with you. I am constantly told, “You should get married - you will be so much happier.” Even more annoying are the questions, “When are you going to get married? What are you waiting for?”

Ann, I AM happy. I refuse to settle down just to please my family and friends. I date regularly and have several attractive female acquaintances. I’m in my early 30s and college-educated, own my own home, drive a nice car, and travel extensively. I have no trouble finding young ladies to date, but I’m selective and I don’t sleep around. I do want to marry someday, but I will wait until I meet the woman I think is right for me.

The fact is, people are not getting married right out of high school the way many of our parents did. Today, we go to college and start our careers first. We may be a bit wiser than our parents were at our age, and we are more likely to take our time before making a lifelong commitment.

If you print my letter, maybe my family and friends will get the point. - Happy and Single on the West Coast

Dear Single and Happy: Here’s your letter, but don’t expect the questions to stop. They won’t. Every community has matchmakers who make it something of a hobby, and let’s face it, some folks do need a little help.

Instead of being offended, be flattered that so many people are interested in your welfare.

Dear Ann Landers: Here’s my favorite Burma Shave sign. - T.B., Bark River, Mich.

Ben met Anna.

Made a hit.

Ben wouldn’t shave.

Ben-Anna split.

Gem of the Day: Too many people are eager to volunteer to carry the piano stool when it’s the piano that needs to be moved.