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Family won’t acknowledge boy
DEAR ABBY: I had a child with “Richard,” whom I met 10 years ago. I was…
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Boyfriend who was once chided has been nursing a grudge for six years
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is asking me to apologize to her boyfriend, “Harry,”…
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Parents appear to put others ahead of son
DEAR ABBY: I am 40 and single, with no children and no girlfriend. For many…
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Noble gesture puts elderly father at risk
DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old niece didn’t finish high school and has been in and…
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Neighbor fed up with ruckus
DEAR ABBY: I recently bought a first-floor condo because I am an older woman…
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Husband often mentions his late ex in his sleep
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 41⁄2 years had an old girlfriend he was on and off…
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CENTRAL COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Here are Central Columbia Middle School honor roll students for the first…
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Emotional toll grows steeper for mother
DEAR ABBY: I have a 54-year-old profoundly disabled, non-verbal child in a…
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Daughter-in-law made drunken scene at party
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “…
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Teacher is experiencing big changes both in class and in personal life
DEAR ABBY: I’m getting married soon and I am very excited. It is a true…
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Smoker quit cold turkey after decades
DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story…
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Access sought to terminally ill brother
DEAR ABBY: My brother has ALS and lives in another state. He has a wife and…
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Relatives need a refresher in giving thanks
DEAR ABBY: My daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephew not only fail to…
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Falling out with pal burns last bridge
DEAR ABBY: After my father died by suicide, my mother moved the family across…
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Hidden camera captures mother’s cruel comments
DEAR ABBY: My mother is 80 and living alone after my dad passed. Her memory is…
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Woman can’t get abusive, troubled ex out of her heart and her mind
DEAR ABBY: I just left a verbally and physically abusive relationship. I…
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Relative has burned most of her bridges
DEAR ABBY: My niece-in-law, “Justine,” is a few years younger than my husband…
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Dad tells family son cut him off
DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a…
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In-laws’ open-door policy creates tension
DEAR ABBY : My husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. For the…
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Teen fears family reaction to sexuality
DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my…
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Inappropriate ‘gifts’ unwelcome
DEAR ABBY: My sister is cheap. She’s also not good at choosing gifts for…
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Reader has had it with mom-in-law’s disrespect
DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my mother-in-law has been rocky for the nine…
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Younger neighbor is passing judgment on seniors
DEAR ABBY: My neighbor is 80. She’s my political opposite. She’s known me…
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Anniversary plans suddenly include in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I discussed our 25th anniversary and mentioned…
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Old lie haunts relationship
DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work and fell in love. We started going out, and…
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Sister opts to torch memories of parents
DEAR ABBY: My sister has always been a liar and a manipulator. She has lost…
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Teen’s change of surname aggravates grandparents
DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Amy,” who shows in 4-H, decided to take her…
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Woman’s relationship with younger man has reached a crucial point
DEAR ABBY: I was with the same person (my first “everything” guy) for 23 years…
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Beau’s adult daughter calls all the shots
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a man for 21⁄2 years. He’s divorced; I am a…
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Sister halts contact with mom’s side of the family
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my uncle made a controversial comment about a…
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