Carolyn Hax
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Caregiver burden a heavy load aloneNov 05, 2021 5:57 pm - Q. My half-sister was raised by her mother and I by mine; our father died when we were kids. We have an aunt on our dad's side, but no other relatives. This aunt is now ...
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Your money may be tight, but don't stiff building staffNov 05, 2021 5:13 pm - Q. My partner and I live in a large co-op apartment building that employs a staff of about 10 guys. We've always made a point of tipping the staff at Christmas. Mone...
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It's not fair to try to change fiance's personality traitsNov 05, 2021 4:59 pm - Q. I have been engaged for six months to a sweet, adoring, incredibly generous guy. We have not set a wedding date yet but will probably pick something soon, since t...
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Moving in together brings up issuesNov 05, 2021 4:06 pm - Q. After a few years of dating, my partner and I are talking about living together. I would be glad to sell my place and move into hers. I really only need space eno...
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Friendships put to the testNov 05, 2021 3:53 pm - Q. What's the rule on loyalty to a friend in a breakup? I dated a guy with whom I had many mutual friends. He lied to me and cheated on me with a woman who is now his gi...
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Sister needs to stand up to stepmother herselfNov 05, 2021 3:19 pm - Q. My younger sister is 21; she has dated her boyfriend for two years. They had some rocky times, which made the family a little worried, but in the last 16 months h...
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Grandma cut off by her controlling daughter-in-lawNov 05, 2021 3:16 pm - Q. My son is married and has two kids, 8 and 3. They live several states away. My daughter-in-law dictates the rules by which my husband and I are allowed to spend t...
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Bride and groom walk tightropeNov 05, 2021 2:59 pm - Q. I have never been a drinker. My mother and two groomsmen have drinking problems and I do not like to be around them when they drink. My fiancee's family has about hal...
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Workplace may not be place for 'revelations'Nov 05, 2021 2:17 pm - Q. I'm 50, divorced 10 years, put two kids through college, and have become involved with a woman. I suppose I'm gay now. My office is having an off-site at a very nice ...
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Housemate says no to 3rd partyNov 05, 2021 12:54 pm - Q. I've been in a long-distance relationship with "Mark" for eight months. The distance hasn't been too much of a problem, as we're usually able to visit each other ...