Carolyn Hax
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Name change because of speech impediment causes frictionJul 28, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I am almost 50 and a single mom to a 9-year-old daughter. My parents and I have a great relationship, with one glaring exception. Every year they come out for my daug...
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Can she re-establish trust in this relationship?Jul 28, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I'm 26, he's 27. Dated for about a year, fell hard and fast, moved in together after about six months and were beginning to talk about getting engaged. I thought I ha...
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Boundary issues with loved ones not just about the dogsJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Since you're an avowed dog lover, I'm hoping you can help. I have two serious dog lovers in my life and feel imposed upon regularly by them both, and get veiled hosti...
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Grandma should give up special name to keep the peaceJul 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. When my son's eldest started to talk, I encouraged her to call me "G-ma" because I didn't care for "Grandma." She never could learn G-ma, but instead called me Mamaji...
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How to handle family gamesJul 21, 2014 1:00 am - Q. My husband's family likes to play games, like pingpong, bean-bag toss or cards. I am not a real fan of games, I get incredibly self-conscious and I am not very good ...
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Son puts mom in tough situation because of sibling's girlfriendJul 14, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I have two grown sons, 34 and 31, both responsible, hardworking guys. The older is married with a 3 1/2-year-old. The younger has never married but has two children, ...
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What to do when a friend's child has behavioral issuesJul 14, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I have two very close girlfriends who live in the same destination-friendly town, "Emily" from college and "Jane" from high school. Both have children the same age as...
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Leave boyfriend with red flags before he becomes husbandJul 12, 2014 1:01 am - Q. My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. We are in our mid-to-late 20s, and have been living together for a year. We generally have a great relationship,...
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Readers give advice on friendships, parenting, moreJul 08, 2014 5:00 am - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On speaking up to friends in abusive relationships: Years ago I was in an emotionally abusive relationship that I couldn't ...
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Societal rudeness has always been a problemJul 07, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. We recently visited a local theme park, taking visiting relatives who have a 2-year-old. After a day of walking in 90-degree weather, we lined up for the tram to the ...