Carolyn Hax
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The party of her dreams? It’s pure fictionJan 26, 2014 5:14 am - Q. When I was married four years ago, a shocking number of people did not understand the etiquette of being invited to a formal event. Some people showed up in jeans (ye...
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‘Great’ friends not so great after allJan 21, 2014 11:40 am - Q. Four great friends do a lot together, “Jeanne,” “Sophie,” “Kaylie” and “Penny.” Over time, Sophie constantly “finds faults” with Jeanne and begins to alienate her fro...
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Her lies add up to a surprise pregnancyJan 20, 2014 11:00 am - A. I always wanted kids, but fate and life being as they are, I managed to get to my early 40s with no husband or children. Not from lack of trying, I assure you, but no...
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Friends at odds over expected privacy levelJan 19, 2014 5:00 am - Q. Recently I was diagnosed with breast cancer at an early stage (but will still require surgery and other treatment). I have told only a very few people. One was a frie...
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Dating guy who dumped friend is just wrongJan 14, 2014 10:38 am - Q. My friend has been hooking up with a guy for a few weeks now. He was her first time and I know she really likes him. They are not dating and I always knew they wouldn...
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It’s OK to be alone while you’re healingJan 14, 2014 10:35 am - Q. My husband committed suicide a year ago and it’s been absolutely horrifying, not only for me but for my 8-year-old son as well. Recently, I have been trying to date a...
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Trust your perceptions and make choices accordinglyJan 05, 2014 5:14 am - Q. I’ve been in a relationship for three years with a wonderful man. At the beginning, I was deliriously happy. Recently, though, my boyfriend is acting differently towa...
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Larger problem(s) behind grandma’s Christmas presentDec 31, 2013 9:04 am - Q. My mother-in-law asked me for Christmas gift ideas for my 4-month-old son. I said I thought he was too young for electronic toys and asked for something simple, like ...
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Relationship won’t work if you make girlfriend your projectDec 31, 2013 8:03 am - Q. After a few weeks of really hitting it off with a girl (late-20s, I’m mid-30s), our dating came to a sudden halt after she discovered I had a piece of furniture she h...
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In love, heart should trump wealthDec 26, 2013 2:36 pm - Q. My girlfriend and I recently broke up after two years together. We met in my hometown while she was attending the university. She came from a wealthy background, and ...