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For mom rewriting her will, time with her kids is money

When I asked one of them for a three-day weekend with her children, she texted me saying they all had…

May 5, 2017

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Sister can’t watch as brother’s bullying wife calls the shots

She has all the traits of a bully. She decided if, when and how they got married, whether to have…

May 4, 2017

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Mom’s past relationship is subject of sons’ curiosity

This was my first experience with same-sex relationships, and I loved her deeply. We had six years together, but ultimately…

May 3, 2017

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Lost tooth leads to surprise attraction to dental student

The clinic allows a dental resident to work on your issue under the supervision of a practiced dentist. The work…

May 2, 2017

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Friend suffering seizures plans to elude driving restrictions

She now wants to be able to drive and has said she will not tell her doctor about recent seizures.…

May 1, 2017

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Daughter is in the doghouse after pets leave hairy mess

I agreed to let them bring their dogs if they cleaned up after them, but it hasn’t happened. The dogs…

April 29, 2017

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Teen struggles after heroin addiction claims dad’s life

Heroin controlled Dad’s life ever since I was little, but that never stopped me from being me. My family has…

April 28, 2017

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Classmate won’t stop bullying despite pleas from her friend

DEAR NOT A BULLY: People bully others for a variety of reasons. Among them, because they are angry and enjoy…

April 27, 2017

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While wife’s sex drive races, husband is stuck in neutral

When we talked about past relationships, he mentioned women hounding him to have sex, so I don’t think it’s me.…

April 26, 2017

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Daughter throws in the towel on fighting mother’s grudge

For the last six years, she has ignored my phone calls and text messages. I have sent cards and gifts…

April 24, 2017

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New house responsibilities put wife down in the dumps

I am thankful that my husband provides for the family and puts a roof over our heads, but now that…

April 24, 2017

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Man comes clean too late with the truth about his STD

Now I’m worried I have it, too, and I’m breaking up with him because of it. I feel he should’ve…

April 23, 2017

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Dear Abby: Widower in new relationship is shunned by sisters-in-law

This woman has brought me out of my depression and sorrow. I can’t understand how people I thought cared for…

April 22, 2017

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New study aims at stopping alzheimer’s before it starts

The good news is that we are now starting prevention trials to try to stop memory loss before it begins!…

April 20, 2017

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Ex-wife’s anger at friend’s betrayal spills over to daughter

My daughter, with whom I am very close, continues to have a relationship with this woman. While I know it’s…

April 19, 2017

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Wife used to swinging free now feels one string attached

I’m so attracted to “Nick” that I dream about him and have met him outside our marriages. I know it’s…

April 19, 2017

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Dear Abby: Family nanny is conflicted about exposing dad’s bias

The children have now begun to repeat these comments, pointing out large people when we are in public, or saying…

April 17, 2017

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Dear Abby: Woman set for divorce except for legal fee

Nine months ago, my husband walked out on me and our 3-year-old son. He has no interest in our child.…

April 17, 2017

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Dear Abby: Give everyone chance to taste teachers’ potluck specialties

My fiancee – who loves to cook – enjoys preparing things for me to contribute. She thinks I’m silly for…

April 15, 2017

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Dear Abby: Mother can give away baby clothes or donate for tax break

DEAR WANTS TO KNOW: First, a gentle reminder that once a gift is given, it belongs to the recipient. And…

April 13, 2017

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Dear Abby: Eligible woman bemoans the hordes of clueless men

DEAR ELIGIBLE: Coupling up can be complicated these days because many variables can come into play. Individuals of both sexes…

April 13, 2017

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Dear Abby: Unfaithful wife must insist on counseling

We have a 3-year-old daughter, and I am now six weeks pregnant with his child. I do not want to…

April 11, 2017

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If grandparents aren’t online, find another way to connect

DEAR MODERN MAN: By age 9, if your son isn’t interested in talking to his grandparents, and his grandparents make…

April 8, 2017

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Husband seeks solution for jealousy

There was a recent misunderstanding that led to an awakening of a jealous side to me that I never had,…

April 7, 2017