Carolyn Hax
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Should a never-married childless man date a single mom?Jan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Q. Is it advisable for a never-married man with no kids to get involved with a single mother? I know it's never a good idea to generalize, but the answer I hear most oft...
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Husband often makes plans without consulting his wifeDec 30, 2018 10:00 pm - Adapted from a recent online discussion. Q. Without consulting me, my husband committed himself, me and our infant to spending a week at the beach with his sister and he...
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The demise of the big family-holiday traditionDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On the demise of the big family-holiday tradition: I had a large family. My mother welcomed everyone, very distant relatives and...
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Controlling girlfriend is isolating him from parents, friendsDec 27, 2018 10:00 pm - Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared on Aug. 8, 2004. Q. I love my girlfriend - although she says I never say it enough. I have always been faithful, but oc...
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Should sibling tell secret about deceased dad?Dec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I'm the oldest child, with two younger brothers. My dad passed away about five years ago. My mom told me my dad cheated on her all their married life, until he got to...
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Parents can seek counseling for help with daughter's emotionsDec 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Q. I have a daughter who is having an incredibly hard time adjusting to middle school. There's so much more going on with her emotions, internal regret ("I wish I had do...
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When, exactly, does a marriage become irreconcilable?Dec 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared on April 14, 2004. Q. My wife feels unfulfilled in our relationship and wants to move on. We are great friends, and I'l...
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Parent's job is to equip for disappointment, not discourageDec 17, 2018 10:00 pm - Q. I have 14-year-old daughter in her first year of high school. Recently, she told me she wants to try out for the drill team in the spring. She had some off-and-on da...
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Ex props up new wife by putting herself downDec 16, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I interact with my husband's ex-wife, "Debby," almost weekly at the kid handoff and other kid-related events. She is honestly one of the sweetest people I've ever met...
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New host for holidays can include new traditionsDec 13, 2018 10:00 pm - Q. We are in our 30s, financially independent with young children, in our own home. When we go to my in-laws' house for the holidays, we always abide by their rules, as...