Carolyn Hax
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Venting or tantrum? There's a differenceJun 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What's the difference between a female who's "just venting" versus having an "adult tantrum"? Seriously. My adult daughter (37) says she's just venting; but on this e...
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Refusing to talk issues shows lack of maturityJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. One relationship, two distinct ways of dealing with conflict. The guy needs time alone, approximately one day, and will return happy with the problem being almost non...
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Try to keep relationships in balanceMay 31, 2008 11:00 pm - When is verbal negativity really abuse? I've said some things that could be considered abusive. Not very often, always in the heat of anger. Usually apologize very quick...
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Parent feels out of the loop with son's marriage, childMay 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My 28-year-old son and his 21-year-old fiancee just found out they are expecting a baby at the end of the year. They were planning a wedding next September. Am I ...
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Bride's father struggles with his hurt feelingsMay 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My friend has been looking forward to walking his daughter, 26, down the aisle at her May wedding. He's always been very involved in her life, and believed they were ...
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Overly generous friend puts strain on relationshipMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a guy friend who's always very generous. Every time we go out, he gives the credit card well in advance to the waiter, so I don't get a chance. Even when I...
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A baby changes the way home chores are doneMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife stays at home with our son, cooks and does grocery shopping. We share housecleaning duties. I am employed and handle the car, computer, finances, long-ter...
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With a baby coming, it's time to grow upMay 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife is 4½ months pregnant. For the past year or so I've had an "office girlfriend" -- a single woman at my office who is fun to flirt and eat lunch with, but noth...
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What's in a name? It's an issue for familyMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I married a man 3½ years ago who has two adult children. The grandchildren are 3, 3, 1 and 4 months. I feel it is disrespectful to have the children call me by my fir...
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She has reasons for not giving detailsMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend wanted to have the Numbers Conversation. I already know what you think about this generally. I was perfectly comfortable trading our numbers, but he has ...