DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been engaged for eight months. I’m so happy about the fact that I’ve finally found someone to share the rest of my life with. We are very happy together, and the fact that she has two daughters from a previous marriage makes it feel like I am part of a family again. I am a widower and was alone for six years. I don’t know why, but when I mention that I’m getting married again, I get rude comments like, “What are you, nuts?” or just the simple “Why?” I feel so down and hurt by this. I don’t want to be rude to others, but please tell me how I can handle this in a mature manner. …