Carolyn Hax
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Ex confronted daughter about photo with new beauJul 28, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My daughter recently ended a five-year relationship with no marriage involved. She has moved on and now has a boyfriend. My daughter, her boyfriend, other family memb...
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It's up to the child to decide their potentialJul 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. I don't want to be that mother. You know, the kind inappropriately invested in her kid winning, achieving, etc. But I have those tendencies, because I think I was rai...
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I want my husband to lose weight with meJul 21, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My husband and I have both gained significant weight since we've been married, but I'm trying to mitigate that with diet and exercise. He isn't, and every time I try ...
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Lying to grandfather for Mom is awkward situationJul 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My grandfather is in his 90s. He's in great health overall, is mentally very sharp, and lives very close to family. My mother has taken to lying to him when she has ...
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Husband thinks it's not 'his problem' to help with his parentsJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My husband, "John," is the oldest of three children. His siblings, "Bill" and "Sue," both live where they all were raised. Both parents are in declining health. Over ...
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How to handle a visiting brother-in-law's bad habitsJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My husband's brother has left after another visit and I would appreciate tips on how to tell him, when he asks to visit again, that we love him but he's not welcome b...
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Time to tell fiance you don't want kids right awayJul 08, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. I'm getting married this summer to the man of my dreams and things have been great. We've got a new house, I'm graduating college next May and we're really happy. He ...
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Woman regrets telling ex's wife about his feelings for herJul 04, 2019 11:00 pm - By Carolyn Hax • Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Jan. 14, 2005. Q. My husband and I divorced bitterly 10 years ago. Last year, he made remarks and did ...
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Providing for your child means a roof, food and loveJul 04, 2019 11:00 pm - • Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Feb. 13, 2005. Q. I just found out I'm pregnant. I am psyched for all the obvious reasons, but also dismayed with mys...
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Don't brow beat boyfriend over not giving birthday giftJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - By Carolyn Hax Q. I have been dating a guy for about five months and last weekend was my birthday. We had family over and he offered to cook a great meal and was relaxed...