Carolyn Hax

September 16, 2019 at 6:00 am

Working wife harbors doubts about younger husband’s retirement

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: Husband of 14 years is 6½ years younger than I am. He wants to retire...

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September 15, 2019 at 6:00 am

Mom who sneers at hotel stay has herself to blame

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: I’m a 70-year-old mom of a 35-year-old, newly married son, my only child. What are your thoughts about his telling me...

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September 14, 2019 at 6:00 am

To tell, or not to tell, a wife that her husband is seeking an affair

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: Three years ago, when I was happily married, a friend from a college friend group...

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September 13, 2019 at 6:00 am

Woman with high-stress life needs to put down the phone

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: I have a very high-stress job and a disabled husband and mother. I also have a friend who makes fun of...

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September 12, 2019 at 6:00 am

Recent houseguest notes hosting deficiences and told not to come back

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: “Becky” and I stayed with my brother, “Dan,” and his wife, “Mae.” Becky and I...

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September 11, 2019 at 6:00 am

‘I don’t know’ is a fine response for nosy people

Dear Carolyn Hi, Carolyn: My son recently married a wonderful young woman, and we could not be happier! He is 40 and she is 36....

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September 10, 2019 at 6:00 am

Boys and girls need the same message on consent and sexual abuse

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: My kids go to a school that has recently been trying to teach some age-appropriate...

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September 9, 2019 at 6:00 am

How to handle an apology from a long-ago bully

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: Today is my birthday and I’m getting some nice messages on Facebook. A woman I...

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September 8, 2019 at 6:00 am

Skip unsolicited advice no matter how well-intentioned

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: My daughter and I are semi-estranged (her choice). She lives overseas. Very rarely she confides in me when she is troubled,...

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September 7, 2019 at 6:00 am

Mother with kindhearted daughter needs to let her help homeless

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My daughter "Fiona" is 21 and just moved to her own apartment. Not a great...

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