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[conuly]

Dear Annie: Back-seat drivers are an absolute pet peeve of mine. I have been driving for 20 years, and I've never been in an accident, except one time when I hit a mailbox with my sideview mirror, and never had a ticket, except that one time in upstate New York.

I'm not an aggressive driver. I let people into my lane all the time. I don't try to drive fast, but I am busy (and frequently late to things) and do try to keep up with the other cars around me.

However, from the way some friends react when they're in my car, you'd think I'm Danica Patrick. And my husband is the worst. He constantly makes comments: "Stop tailgating." "Slow down." "You're driving really fast." And when he's not verbalizing his thoughts, I can see him bracing for impact by grabbing the handle above the car door.

People's constant feedback about my driving is getting on my last nerve. How can I instill in them the confidence to enjoy the ride when I am behind the wheel? — Driving Me Crazy

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"Where’s my diamond?" [but really, where's the "wonderful?"] -- Dear Prudence

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( in which prudie, without using the name of it, calls for the whole man disposal service! )