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Woman not social after loss

We are seeing a fertility specialist, so I am positive about our chances. However, when my husband and I are…

October 9, 2017

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Wife of slob fed up with mess

Like most couples, we’ve had our ups and downs. My problem is my husband is a slob. He always has…

October 8, 2017

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Bride alienates fiancé’s sister

1. All family members must wear contact lenses. Glasses will not be allowed because they look ugly in pictures. (Both…

October 7, 2017

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Moving won’t solve morning noise

I’m the mother of a lively 6-year-old boy, and I would suggest that what really needs to happen is a…

October 6, 2017

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Woman dislikes teen boys

I’m embarrassed to even ask, but what are the best ways to avoid or immediately stop unwanted just-reaching-puberty attention from…

October 5, 2017

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Wife opposes husband’s plan to donate sperm to a friend

Travis’ friend from childhood, “Bethany,” wants to start a family with her wife. Travis informed me that he agreed to…

October 4, 2017

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Millionaire boyfriend proves stingy with airline rewards

“Bruce” owns a successful business and, through his business, racks up millions of credit card points. He never pays out…

October 3, 2017

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Bullied girl starts to cut herself

Ruby has told her dad and me she’s so depressed and her self-esteem is so low that she started to…

October 2, 2017

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Couple lonely in old age

We live in our own home and want to continue living here. Our home is in a development consisting of…

October 1, 2017

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Wife takes out anger on husband

My wife now treats me like garbage. Apparently, “all men are dogs,” and if she passes away, I “obviously already…

September 30, 2017

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Wife can’t get over past affair

The problem is, I can’t forgive myself. I hate myself! I could have lost everything, including our two kids. I…

September 29, 2017

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Mother regrets allowing abuse

After 17 years we divorced, but I feel my children got a raw deal. Things are different now. Single women…

September 28, 2017

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Man is not father after 8 months

I had given them items that should have stayed in the family, and many of his friends and our extended…

September 27, 2017

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Alcoholic gets sober after wife leaves

Nine years into our marriage, I became an alcoholic. Try as I might, I couldn’t find a way to stop…

September 26, 2017

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Son is too personal while online dating

I realize people today think one’s sexual history shouldn’t matter, but doesn’t my son have a right to know how…

September 25, 2017

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Grandmother disappointed when she misses out

We have been taking care of the grandkids since they were born and have them anywhere from two to seven…

September 24, 2017

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Son weary about mother’s moving plans

Right now, we live in an urban area, near some big cities. Most of our family lived here originally, but…

September 23, 2017

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Man unsure he is biological father

My son and his daughter both have health problems. My granddaughter’s medical problems are serious, but the doctors aren’t sure…

September 22, 2017

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Coworkers ridicule blood-phobic woman

I work in an office and I have told my coworkers about my problem and asked them to please avoid…

September 21, 2017

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Married man won’t stop watching pornography

Our sex life has diminished to almost nothing. I considered blocking the site on his computer, but is that a…

September 20, 2017

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Daughter seeks role model

I’m 25. I just want to have a regular conversation with my mom without her bringing down the mood by…

September 19, 2017

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Woman prefers alone time

I was single for years before we started dating, and during all that time, all I wanted was to be…

September 18, 2017

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Approaches to religion could ruin relationship

On every other level, we are wonderful. We want the same things in life and share similar values. Our difference…

September 17, 2017

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In-laws possible threat to couple

My problem is her parents. She’s worried how they will react. They dislike me intensely now and would run me…

September 16, 2017

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Man’s wife disturbed by hands-on approach

Do not suggest talking to him. He is never wrong and becomes livid when confronted. He reads your column, so…

September 15, 2017

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Teen questions relationship

I have told my friends. They say I’m in an unhealthy relationship because he might pressure me into something I…

September 14, 2017

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Girls sharpen social skills

I am interested in ordering your booklet about popularity. You have such a good way with words, and I’m sure…

September 13, 2017

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Wife wants snuggles

He says his mother was very cold toward him, and he was reared by his grandparents, who loved him, but…

September 12, 2017

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Herpes infection keeps woman on sidelines

If I were to meet someone on one of those sites, when would be the right time to reveal my…

September 11, 2017

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Lack of financial planning leaves an uncertain future

Mom has told me several times they should be in our will instead of others we have chosen. My husband…

September 10, 2017