Carolyn Hax
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A case for treating adult children like adultsJul 09, 2017 6:00 am - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On sleeping arrangements for unmarrieds: While we were still dating, my wife's parents didn't want us sharing a room out of some...
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Communication is key when trying to treat each child fairlyJul 06, 2017 1:00 am - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On favoritism: As the parent of three boys (high school, middle school and preschool), I can say without reservation that I...
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Dismayed by son-in-law's preference for a boyJun 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter is expecting her second baby, another girl. We are thrilled. However, our daughter told us her husband said he wanted a boy, which frustrated her. We will...
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Friendship is questioned after best bud's unkind jokeJun 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. A year ago, I met a girl in college, we bonded and quickly became very good friends. In fact, I think of her as one of my best friends. The thing is, a few days ago s...
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Divide household chores to alleviate 'mental load'Jun 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. I love my partner. He recently moved in. I've had so many roommates over the years (I'm pushing 30, so think 12-13 years of various roommate situations) and I'm so ti...
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Constant calls, texts from friend's husband are unwantedJun 19, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. I recently reconnected with a very good friend from college. She has worked hard to bring our whole gang of college friends together and it has been fun ... except, h...
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Lack of playdates for only child won't lastJun 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Q I have one child, 7, and I had him late. He is much younger than the children of my good friends in the area. Somehow all of his friends from school have siblings. On ...
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Decide if party is for mom's benefit or kids'Jun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My sibs and I (coming from three different continents) are planning a vacation for our mom's upcoming 70th birthday. We all agree it would be a wonderful surprise. Th...
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Anxious grandma can't stop from butting inJun 12, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. I'm having such a hard time staying out of my son's situation. He and his girlfriend just moved into an apartment, but can barely pay rent. They have an 8-month-old, ...
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Waiting for married man to get divorcedJun 08, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. While separated from our spouses, a very good friend supported me and I supported him. We fell in love. Four years later, I'm mostly content and divorced and he's sti...