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Troubling Memories About Dad Haunt His Daughter

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Ask Dr. Nerdlove

Help, I’m Too Short To Date!

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Future Sister-in-Law Scorns Bride's Choice of Artificial Flowers

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abuse

Mom Witnesses Son-in-Law's Verbal Abuse

Couple Fears for Well-Being of Abused Friend and Child

addiction

Husband Likes To Get High but Keeps Lying About It

Woman Pays High Emotional Cost Trying To Help Mother

aging

Neighbor Puts His Cards on the Table

After 25 Years With Girlfriend, Man Remains Married to Wife

covid-19

Siblings Fail To Support One of Their Own After Loss

Our Society Struggles With a 'Good Morning'

death

Dear Abby for June 03, 2024

Long Relationship Has Failed To Progress

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

etiquette & ethics

Revelation Unleashes Torrent of Guilt

Angry Daughter Retaliates as Mother Halts the Gravy Train

family & parenting

Retiree Seeks a Quiet Corner of the World

Wife Calls an Odd Audible After Work

friends & neighbors

Friend Thinks Dining Companion Is a Rude Guest

Wife Discovers Husband Is Up To His Same Old Tricks

gender identity

School Fails To Protect Student From Harassment

Cross-Dressing Man Eager for Halloween Opportunity

health & safety

Ex Still Devastated by Girlfriend's Betrayal

Couple Doesn't See Eye to Eye on Spending

holidays & celebrations

Mother Doesn't Want Son's Girlfriend at Every Event

Man Asked His Girlfriend To Decline a Wedding Role

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

lgbtq

Realities of Dementia Can Cloud Commitments

Young Adult Eyes New Path for Happiness and Support

love & dating

Senior Boyfriend Kept Kids' Ages Under Wraps

Relative Reveals Sordid Story To Prevent Wedding

marriage & divorce

Friendship Reforged Before Being Completely Abandoned

mental health

money

Victim in Accident Worries About Other Party

outdoor

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

physical health

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Power Tumbling Competitions Are Too Hard for Grandmother to Watch

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

religion

Passover Begins Tonight

Boyfriend's Contact With Exes Raises Fresh Doubts

self-worth

sex

Grieving Man's New 'Friends' Concern Wife of Four Decades

Family Treats Daughter Like an Outsider

teens

Student Frustrated by Insensitive Peers and Teachers

Grandmother Has a Habit of Mentioning One Child

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

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work & school

Friend's Physical Limitations Are Often Ignored

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