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Father’s wife suffering depression

She’s always putting the girls first and is stressed out because there’s never enough time in the day to do…

February 6, 2018

Gender opinions split family

Our family will never have the traditional holidays again because Alex doesn’t want his daughters, ages 13 and 10, around…

February 5, 2018

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Woman gets used to not cooking

I know this may sound terrible, but I don’t cook. My kitchen stays clean, and all I have to do…

February 4, 2018

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Second wedding confuses plans

I am the matron of honor and she also has a maid of honor (which I am confused about; can…

February 3, 2018

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Pregnant woman fears job loss

I spoke with a co-worker who told me she had a similar experience when she announced her pregnancy. I work…

February 2, 2018

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Graduate strays from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m an 18-year-old guy who’s having troubles regarding my family. My parents are divorced, and I moved out…

February 1, 2018

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Man’s drinking gets out of control

The problem is, Ben usually starts drinking about 3 p.m. at the neighborhood bar. I’m welcome to join him, but…

January 31, 2018

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Relative will not fund vacations

I pay her a bonus for every A she earns, and I also pay for her health insurance. While I…

January 30, 2018

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Small lies cause rift in marriage

I have recently realized that my husband is an accomplished liar and has been from day one. To top it…

January 29, 2018

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Reckless sister worries family

This behavior is nothing like her. When she does take our calls, she lies about what she’s doing. We have…

January 28, 2018

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Mom rejects daughter’s sexuality

DEAR NEEDS SUPPORT: What your mother may not realize is that children often know they are gay long before they…

January 27, 2018

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Mistreated wife concerns friend

Unfortunately, he is disrespectful to his wife. He’s overly critical of everything she does. He has yelled and made disparaging…

January 26, 2018

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Premarital celibacy worries man

During a time when her mother became ill and sadly passed, Marie told me God had spoken to her and…

January 25, 2018

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Guide gives child depression facts

Many times, parents tell themselves it’s just a phase their child will grow out of, but one in five teens…

January 24, 2018

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Single mom in love with two men

If I were to love Steve the way I love Rick or if Rick were to love me the way…

January 23, 2018

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Man’s dream career is crushed

My confidence is shaken, and I don’t know what to do. In my middle school years, I used to know…

January 22, 2018

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Loans cut grandson’s inheritance

I am afraid his inattention to this debt will adversely affect my credit. I can make the late payment or…

January 21, 2018

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New couple changes friendships

When we first started dating we weren’t exclusive, and he hooked up with my best friend. We all go to…

January 20, 2018

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Man feels late to the dating game

I’m 29. I never had a chance to date in high school. My family farms, and when I was 14,…

January 19, 2018

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Man endlessly puts off marriage

A year ago we discussed getting engaged. Spencer said he’d propose “sometime within the next year” and last spring it…

January 18, 2018

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Woman seeks to manage anger

My other issue is road rage. When I’m behind the wheel and the cars ahead of me are going too…

January 17, 2018

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Wife put off by husband’s beard

DEAR TOO MUCH HAIR: If your husband’s beard is so long it drags his food off his plate, the first…

January 16, 2018

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Neighbor wants to help after loss

I would like to offer help to the father, but I don’t know how I should approach him or even…

January 15, 2018

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Man drifts from grandparents

When he grew up he joined the military and met a girl on the opposite side of the country who…

January 14, 2018

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Insecure teen blames parents

I feel like everyone, including my closest friends, don’t like me or care about me as much as I care…

January 13, 2018

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Single mom above social stigma

As a single mother with three children for 15 years, I made the conscious decision to conduct myself as I…

January 12, 2018

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Runaway teen avoids grandma

She opened a Facebook page. I was able to write to her a couple of times and she responded. She…

January 11, 2018

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Swinging makes wife uneasy

The other female has lesbian tendencies that make me uncomfortable. Her boyfriend is juggling two partners at once, alternating nights…

January 10, 2018

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Mother worries about children

My children do not have lives; they work low-paying jobs and scrape by. Worse, they have no ambition to do…

January 9, 2018

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Girl warns about photo sharing

In manufacturing class today, I was hanging out with my friend Ian. We were in a larger group of boys…

January 8, 2018