Carolyn Hax
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Dad needs advice for a daughter dealing with possible infertilitySep 26, 2011 1:00 am - Q. My 26-year-old, married daughter just told me, through tears, that she has been trying to have a baby for a year and eight months. She said she was going to get t...
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Boyfriend is the nitpicky one in this relationshipSep 25, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m not sure if I’m being overly sensitive and/or nitpicky here: My boyfriend of seven months occasionally says hurtful things to me such as “You’re not attractiv...
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Practice how to handle embarrassing social situationsSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I was out to dinner with my mom a few nights ago and we were seated at a table next to a middle-aged couple. I was facing the husband and noticed immediately af...
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Causing trouble for former mistress won't solve his problemsSep 20, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I had an affair with a co-worker that led to the demise of my marriage. Biggest mistake of my life. I feel as though I am getting the short end of the stick beca...
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Everyone’s pregnant, but she leaves cryingSep 18, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Two of my employees are expecting and three more collaborators are pregnant. I am truly, truly happy for them ... but, I am unable to have children (and still str...
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Favorite niece wants to share the wealthSep 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have a fairly well-to-do aunt and uncle who have no children and choose to share their wealth with their nieces and nephews. However, some of us benefit more ...
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Drop your end of the rope with the chronically hurtSep 11, 2011 12:00 am - Q. How do I deal with my out-of-state sister-in-law of 20-plus years (and mother of my very beloved, only niece) who is uber-sensitive? Occasionally during one of ou...
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Why 'tacky' wedding really bothers siblingSep 08, 2011 1:00 am - Q. My brother, 22, hasn't always made what others would call the best life decisions, but I've tried to offer guidance and give him room to make mistakes. Last month...
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Hot romance flickers out with no real explanationSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I met a girl, we hit it off immediately the night we met. Things went great for a month. She would say things like, “I really like you.” We both willingly suppl...
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Readers offer insight on life's lemonsSep 06, 2011 6:00 am - This Carolyn Hax column is adapted from a recent online discussion. On explaining to children why they don't see their racist grandparents: Talk about racism as a...