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Parents catch teens drinking
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Parents catch teens drinking

March 12, 2018

I thought it was over the top, but realized Jenny was in the wrong. That same day Jenny wrote them an email with a heartfelt apology for disrespecting everyone by…

Daughter feels guilt about mother
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Daughter feels guilt about mother

March 11, 2018

We go to see her four times a year and stay for a week in our RV. We talk on the phone once a week and email a couple times…

Married dad is texting women
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Married dad is texting women

March 10, 2018

He says he went on dating sites because he was unhappy in our marriage and needed attention and to feel desirable. He claims he only emailed and texted these women…

Signs of abuse list reprinted
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Signs of abuse list reprinted

March 9, 2018

You have printed a list of warning signs of an abusive mate. Can you print it again so I can give it to her? – Perceptive in Pennsylvania DEAR PERCEPTIVE:…

New husband wants second wife
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New husband wants second wife

March 8, 2018

Now he’s talking about helping her move even though he knows I’m against him having anything to do with her. She says she’s going to tell her daughter he is…

Woman revisits past assault
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Woman revisits past assault

March 7, 2018

My husband and I graduated from high school with this person, and he remains part of the same circle of friends. I have not told many people, but the few…

Husband’s work life upsets wife
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Husband’s work life upsets wife

March 6, 2018

I have started to regard him differently because I’m doing everything for our daughter. Sometimes I feel like a single parent. I don’t want my marriage to fail, but we…

Wedding set for woman’s birthday
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Wedding set for woman’s birthday

March 5, 2018

My feelings are deeply hurt. My husband says it’s no big deal and I shouldn’t let it bother me. But every time someone asks me about it, I feel hurt,…

New resident spreads rumors
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New resident spreads rumors

March 4, 2018

Recently, she confided to us that she has never really had any friends. She complains that she’s not included and has criticized most of the residents at various times. Some…

Ex complicates work romance
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Ex complicates work romance

March 3, 2018

He used to flirt with me and text me all the time and offer me his jacket. Now she’s sort of back in the picture and he ignores me and…

Couple seeks support for friends
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Couple seeks support for friends

March 2, 2018

We try to pass along the things that helped us, but a lot of times we’ll see one spouse wanting to work on improving the marriage and the other one…

Wife can’t stand husband’s friend
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Wife can’t stand husband’s friend

March 1, 2018

Other than that, my husband and I have a great marriage and love each other very much. I just don’t like her taking advantage of his generosity. I know taking…

Confession could end relationship
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Confession could end relationship

February 28, 2018

Al and I had a fight and broke up for a few months, and during that time I slept with another good friend of mine, “Marc.” When Marc and I…

Wife longs to have own children
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Wife longs to have own children

February 27, 2018

When we first met, he told me he didn’t think he wanted another child (he has a daughter). I learned to accept it if I wanted to be with him.…

Mom unable to make time for son
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Mom unable to make time for son

February 26, 2018

Since then, I’ve worked two and sometimes three jobs just to stay ahead. My child hardly sees me. I work so much that my son has stopped calling me “Mommy”…

Man doubts he will find romance
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Man doubts he will find romance

February 25, 2018

Since then, I haven’t been romantically involved with anyone so I would not be dumped again. However, I am lonely for female companionship and afraid I’ll die without ever having…

Boyfriend’s fidelity questioned
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Boyfriend’s fidelity questioned

February 24, 2018

My boyfriend has become very secretive lately with his phone, and I’ve noticed he’s followed a lot of male modeling accounts on Instagram. Should I confront him about it, or…

Promise to daughter not kept
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Promise to daughter not kept

February 23, 2018

They paid moving costs, but have not followed through with any of their promises to help treat my disorder. What’s more, I have had to fit an entire apartment’s worth…

Bulimic employee embarrassed
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Bulimic employee embarrassed

February 22, 2018

Since my complaint, which was an argument during which the nurse who left the private information hung up on me, human resources and the office manager have contacted me to…

Son threatened by past abuser
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Son threatened by past abuser

February 21, 2018

This female relative has asked about my son on social media because she has seen him in pictures with Bryan’s family. I want to tell her to back off, but…

Coworkers frustrate employee
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Coworkers frustrate employee

February 20, 2018

I have been here more than 20 years, and I have a real problem with the work ethic of the younger employees. They come in to work anywhere from a…

Plain Jane becomes vain Jane
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Plain Jane becomes vain Jane

February 19, 2018

My problem is, I’m now obsessed with my appearance. I constantly worry that I’ll lose my looks. I have even considered cosmetic surgery. I don’t want to be the shallow…

Gamer is low scorer with mom
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Gamer is low scorer with mom

February 18, 2018

Abby, he travels with his PlayStation everywhere he goes. When he comes into our house, he sets up his console in the living room, puts on headphones and plays games…

Man lies about last name
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Man lies about last name

February 17, 2018

Soon after, I saw his driver’s license. It had a completely different last name from the one he gave me, and it turns out he does have a middle name…

Girlfriend’s income emasculating
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Girlfriend’s income emasculating

February 16, 2018

I love Hal. I know he’s the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. I don’t want money to be a dividing force, but I don’t…

Man struggles with new wedding
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Man struggles with new wedding

February 15, 2018

While the kids and I are doing well, my late wife’s mother, “Karen,” is still grieving. She has a forceful personality and can be quite pushy. She lives nearby. We…

Couple celebrates 50 years
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Couple celebrates 50 years

February 14, 2018

As we celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary year, I want you to know our marriage has only strengthened. A very young couple who began life together with no idea what…

Wife loses attraction to husband
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Wife loses attraction to husband

February 13, 2018

I used to have a high libido, but I haven’t wanted to have sex with him in years. We do it maybe two or three times a month because I…

Family shuns cannabis user
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Family shuns cannabis user

February 12, 2018

Although we live near each other, my in-laws now say they don’t want me in their homes. The stress this has put on my husband is unfair. His brother obviously…

Travelers mooch rides to airport
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Travelers mooch rides to airport

February 11, 2018

They have plenty of money. They are just too cheap to pay for a shuttle, cab or limo. They never offer to put gas in the car or pay for…