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Woman has frightening dates

She dated one of them on the down low for two years because she was embarrassed by how he behaved…

August 9, 2017

Gym client angry at trainer

My boyfriend works out with another trainer there, and during his workout, I approached him and his trainer and expressed…

August 8, 2017

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Man seems to be a friend only when he needs a hand

We hear from Roy only when he’s down on his luck or needs help moving or lifting something. Last year…

August 7, 2017

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Mom’s hoarding tendencies are crowding daughter out

Additionally, I’ve discovered that she has several dozen boxes filled to the brim with every childhood toy and article of…

August 6, 2017

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Abusive adoptive mother has no right to daughter’s money

My adoptive mother, on the other hand, expects me to hand her financial support every month and pay for her…

August 5, 2017

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Woman feels steamrollered by in-laws in her own home

They now want to move Grandma into a trailer in our backyard! I am totally against it, and have voiced…

August 4, 2017

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Man’s silence about past therapy distances fiancée

After that, he clammed up. He wouldn’t discuss why he went or share any details at all. Normally, we can…

August 3, 2017

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Wife decries kissing cousin’s return to family gatherings

Well, we got married, and this cousin has kept her distance until recently. Irma has now started to attend their…

August 2, 2017

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Mom suggests best approach to asking about gun safety

DEAR ABBY: I am a physician and the mother of four curious, intelligent, energetic boys. My primary job as a…

August 1, 2017

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Vigilant moms can’t help asking about gun safety

You should have encouraged and empowered “First-Time Mom” to politely ask about the presence of weapons in the other parents’…

July 31, 2017

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Reluctant student considers gap year before college

DEAR LIFE SKILLS: Your daughter may be burned out from studying. Rather than “push” her into doing something she is…

July 30, 2017

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Dad-to-be looks for push gift on a budget

We have already been spending a lot of extra money to decorate a nursery. In addition, the delivery will be…

July 29, 2017

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Guilt meets grief after boyfriend’s death

Aside from my sadness and guilt, I’m struggling with the fear that I’ll never live down my infidelities or be…

July 28, 2017

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Stay-at-home dad wonders if he’s judged

My question is, do women (and men) think stay-at-home dads are lazy people who leech off their wives? I have…

July 27, 2017

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Irresponsible boyfriend only earns woman’s anger

Now that he’s back, he stays out all night. He won’t get a job to help support our family. He…

July 27, 2017

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Teen looks for clarity after mom’s mixed messages

I feel betrayed. When I told her I was gay, she rejected my sexuality, and now she’s possibly wanting relationships…

July 27, 2017

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Son’s drug habit causes mother’s marriage crisis

I know Kyle is a liar who steals anything not nailed down. Yes, he has a drug habit, but he…

July 27, 2017

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Parents grin and pay for man’s upscale appetite

One thing that continues to bother us is that whenever we invite them out for dinner, Brody will order the…

July 27, 2017

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Dad wants appreciation for helping pay bills

I have offered to write a check and pay him back for all he did for her during that time,…

July 27, 2017

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Wife with sketchy memory depends on husband

DEAR UNSURE: In successful marriages the division of labor is usually “each according to his ability, each according to his…

July 27, 2017

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Mistress still mourns years after man’s death

How do I mourn for him without giving it away? He was cremated, so there’s no grave to visit. I…

July 27, 2017

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Man ready to shop for new ‘latte’ source

Do you think it would be OK if I found another female to make lattes for me? Wouldn’t that woman…

July 19, 2017

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Newlywed’s world caves in when truth comes out

DEAR T.T.A.: You will feel less tired and broken after you have consulted a lawyer about helping you get out…

July 18, 2017

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Aunt seeks right approach to help niece

Long story short, my niece has been dating a man her father’s age. She lives a few hours away, so…

July 17, 2017

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Mom wants strings on hand-me-downs

When my youngest daughter was born, I asked her about the dresses, and she informed me they were not her…

July 14, 2017

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Man gets angry at wife’s hurt feelings

When I shared with him how I felt, his response was that he couldn’t control his kids, but I feel…

July 14, 2017

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Wedding forces difficult decision on maid of honor

How do I explain to her that for the first time in my life, she has broken my heart? It…

July 13, 2017

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Mom needs help in puberty conversation

DEAR MOM: You can spare your daughter a frightening experience when her first period arrives if you start talking to…

July 12, 2017

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Talkative woman struck speechless

I do sometimes talk a lot when I’m excited, but no one has ever said this to me, certainly not…

July 11, 2017

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Neighbors have difficult conversation

While walking my dog yesterday, a neighbor stopped me. She was standing in her driveway crying and nearly hysterical. Her…

July 10, 2017