Dear Abby: Gal pals can’t see positives in woman’s open marriage

[...] my two closest friends continually say, Well, why lie to yourself? Don’t you think it’s time you stopped trying to “sell” the concept of open marriage to your female friends? Dear Abby: I am a first-time mom of a toddler. Abby, I am having trouble finding the balance on gun safety and awareness in other people’s homes — especially if my daughter will be visiting. [...] he stored them safely in a locked cabinet and was the only one with access to the key. Do I ask where they are stored and who has access? Or should I mind my own business? I know the questions won’t be appreciated by everyone because it will seem like I am questioning their judgment. If you start asking other parents whether they have guns in their homes and how they store them, your questions may be off-putting. Because you are concerned for your child’s safety, why not offer to have the kids visit your house for playdates? I’m sure many of the parents will be glad to have some free time, and it shouldn’t offend anyone.