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Mom unsure about role as parent

Last year my daughter had an “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours” incident with a friend at school,…

November 8, 2017

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Man gets inspired from readers

He could foster a child and enlighten that child about a world he/she might never know. Wouldn’t it spark something…

November 7, 2017

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Pregnant woman feels nauseated

My husband stepped in briefly when his father kept making me spinach quiche. After one slice I got sick. My…

November 6, 2017

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Husband gripes about housework

Twelve years after moving into our home, I finally insisted that it be repainted on the inside. My husband griped…

November 6, 2017

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Teen uses food to hide depression

I buy her most of her clothing, and she’s now so large she can’t fit into most of the trendy…

November 4, 2017

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Girl unsure about online dating

The thing is, I’m not sure if he’s telling me the truth. We live in different countries, and for all…

November 3, 2017

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Wife struggles to communicate

In my parents’ marriage, all family communications fell to my mom. It was her job to send the Christmas cards,…

November 2, 2017

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New engagement ends in divorce

At first I was wowed; then I grew homesick for my family, my job and my friends. My husband was…

November 1, 2017

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Mother angry with runaway dad

Recently, I spotted him advertising himself on a dating website as a loving man and describing how he loves his…

October 31, 2017

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In-law disapproves of husband

Eileen and Harry live beyond their means. They rent a large house and buy luxury cars rather than something more…

October 30, 2017

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Woman misjudged for career

My problem is my family. Most of them are convinced that I hate men or I wish I was one.…

October 29, 2017

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Sister is not amused by family joke

Abby, she is dependent on the family. If I refuse to help her, my family tells me I’m selfish or…

October 28, 2017

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Son left out of mom’s gift giving

In earlier years, I thought it was an oversight. I tried gentle reminders and hints, but she never bought a…

October 27, 2017

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Mom unsure of girl’s ‘boyfriends’

Over the last two or three years, she has come home every few weeks or months with a new boy…

October 26, 2017

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Man considers having an affair

I recently met a lady my age who is in the same predicament. She has a sexual appetite and her…

October 25, 2017

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Dad worries about apathetic teen

Both of my daughters are failing miserably in school, but I am most concerned about my younger daughter. She is…

October 24, 2017

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Boyfriend does not want child

DEAR SUFFERING: A reason that occurs to me would be that you do not want your little boy to grow…

October 23, 2017

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‘Rotten Ron’ odor too strong

The problem is, after all that activity in the heat and humidity, he doesn’t bother to shower. He’ll just change…

October 22, 2017

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Mother worried about son’s diabetes

I have explained these things to my mother and attempted to train her several times, yet she continues to do…

October 21, 2017

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Wife resents husband of 48 years

I have written three books, and because of it, my husband has ridiculed me. I have also owned and operated…

October 20, 2017

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Hoarder risks mother’s health

It’s terrible. The garbage has reached the ceiling in parts of the room. This has been going on for many…

October 19, 2017

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Girlfriend not OK with bachelor party

I’m worried about him and his friends going to strip clubs, topless pool parties, etc. I don’t mind him enjoying…

October 18, 2017

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Phone call ruins hanky-panky

I told her not to answer, but when our married daughter’s name was caller-ID-announced, she said she had to take…

October 17, 2017

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Mom wonders how often to write

I had read on a Marine family site that frequent letters from home are encouraged, so I had letters written…

October 16, 2017

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Mom wants children’s griping to end

I’m an old lady, and I don’t need this stress. I love all my children. They all are successful people…

October 15, 2017

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Divorcing mom’s kids in awkward spot

My wife moved to a rental house. Now she imposes him on our children at the rental and brings him…

October 14, 2017

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Service dog owner gives clerk lesson

Please let your readers know how to be around a person and their service animal: 1. You do not have…

October 13, 2017

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Man objects to friend’s vegan cooking

Six years ago, I had a serious health crisis. Three years ago, Bernie survived a heart attack. Since then, Bernie…

October 12, 2017

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Wife concerned about racy texts

Ralph and I have no secrets. Our phones are accessible to each other, so sometimes if his phone is lying…

October 11, 2017

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Girlfriend lonely in family-man relationship

I knew moving in would be a struggle for him because he’s very close to his four siblings. Now that…

October 10, 2017