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Bluesman’s wife feels no love after festival incident

A couple of gigs ago, Ray played at an outdoor festival. So there I sat, in the rain, in the…

July 7, 2017

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Man faces choosing between job and his dream lifestyle

I’m torn between leaving my job to move and live the life I dream of, or staying where I am…

July 6, 2017

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Widow reconsiders romantic overture from an old friend

Last night, a dear friend visited. He knew both of us for years. I had flirted with him last year,…

July 5, 2017

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Family cycle of abuse is legacy of sexual predator

Abby, my niece has some issues. Her parents caught her sexting twice that I know of and took her phone…

July 4, 2017

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Without grave site, paying tribute to mom gets creative

My roommate’s mother passed last year, and she was buried here in Florida. On Mother’s Day, I wanted to pay…

July 1, 2017

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Boy can’t resist playing with bullies

When my neighborhood friends come to my house, I offer them some things (food, mostly) that are strictly off-limits, but…

June 30, 2017

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Suicide rate among older men overlooked

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of suicide for men 70 and older in the…

June 30, 2017

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Teen immersed in electronics is losing touch with people

On a recent vacation, I decided enough was enough. Jon had headphones on and was watching videos online while we…

June 29, 2017

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Horoscope for June 28, 2017

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): You are clear-thinking today, which is why you will go after what you want.…

June 28, 2017

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Hospital patient receives surprise anatomy lesson

I’m not sure if it was on purpose or by accident. I say this because after the first time, it…

June 28, 2017

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Widower finds companionship, but isn’t ready for romance

Then a year ago, an old friend introduced me to “Elaine.” We hit it off immediately. We share the same…

June 27, 2017

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Woman takes a hands-off approach to blind dates

Lately, since I graduated, I have been on a string of blind dates. Men seem to want to hold my…

June 24, 2017

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Communication gap sparked by dad

Because our dad didn’t approve, my brother made the plans behind our back and told Dad in an email. He…

June 23, 2017

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Serial father keeps chummy relationships with his exes

The only thing that’s been on my mind lately is he has a lot of baggage. Those kids are from…

June 23, 2017

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Girlfriend deserves to know about man’s abusive past

DEAR SURVIVOR: Yes, you should tell his girlfriend about it! You should also tell every one of your relatives. Where…

June 22, 2017

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Gal pals can’t see positives in woman’s open marriage

I love this man dearly, but neither of us want it to be full-time. I have children at home and…

June 21, 2017

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Friend finds gender fluidity a hard concept to swallow

The conflict lies in the fact that my religious beliefs and personal feelings are at odds with the notion of…

June 20, 2017

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Fetish drives man to badger his wife into smoking again

He fantasizes about me smoking all day, every day. I don’t smoke. I did for nine years, but quit five…

June 19, 2017

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Parents debate whether teens are ready to stay home alone

My husband thinks we can leave them home alone together for the five days and four nights we’ll be gone;…

June 18, 2017

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Teen’s behavior draws strong words from concerned readers

What 13-year-old Jason did was not merely misbehaving. It was an attempt at sexual molestation and a huge red flag.…

June 17, 2017

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Teen tells mom to stay away during his band performances

Now, whenever there’s a concert, festival, parade or football game, I stay away, although I love to listen and watch…

June 16, 2017

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Sweethearts struggling with a 30-year age gap

Although we are good for each other and compatible in many ways, we are realistic that our relationship isn’t long-term…

June 15, 2017

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Man’s old tryst with wife’s yoga teacher causes strain

Abby, she treats this situation as if I cheated on her yesterday, and this was 35 years ago! Also, after…

June 14, 2017

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Early playtime leaves retired neighbor tossing and turning

The most recent owners have two kids, one in kindergarten and another in first grade. Every morning before school, the…

June 13, 2017

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Family visiting for graduation brings grandma with dementia

She’s difficult to deal with now, and my ex doesn’t manage the situation well. They take her to restaurants and…

June 12, 2017

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Cross-dresser schemes behind his disapproving wife’s back

I love my wife and I don’t want to lose her, but this is who I am and I can’t…

June 11, 2017

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Woman is ready to start new life after abusive marriage

I married again at 34. My husband was abusive, and the marriage was rocky, to say the least. He hit…

June 10, 2017

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Mistress stops believing man will leave

Because of his legal status in the U.S., it could take a few years before he becomes a citizen and…

June 9, 2017

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Man gets needed health care in a marriage of convenience

He received the health care he needed, and I’m ready to move forward with my life as a single person.…

June 8, 2017

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Mom dotes on new boyfriend at the expense of her kids

Rita caters to him to the point that she ignores our kids. When he shows up, they often “retire” to…

June 7, 2017