Carolyn Hax

July 20, 2019 at 6:00 am

Extreme parent-child discord calls for therapy — fast

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. Hi Carolyn: My spouse and our 6-year-old do not get along at all. Much of their time... New 6:00 am

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July 19, 2019 at 6:00 am

Sorry, but wife — not her husband — needs to readjust attitude

Dear Carolyn Hi, Carolyn: I hope you can help me form a script or change my perspective on my husband’s annoying habit. He apologizes for...

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July 18, 2019 at 6:00 am

Disclose a family fertility secret? It depends on the secret.

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: Time and time again, I read in advice columns that adoptive/egg donor/in vitro children should...

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July 17, 2019 at 6:00 am

When grandpa asks and mom lies, deflect — or opt out

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: My grandfather is in his 90s. He’s in great health overall, is mentally very sharp and lives very close to family....

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July 16, 2019 at 6:00 am

Girlfriend has a serious disorder; break up if she refuses to face it

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’ve been with my girlfriend about a year and even though I love her, some...

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July 15, 2019 at 6:00 am

Prepare a Plan B to dodge relative who won’t let go of past infidelity

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: Once many years ago, my spouse had a brief sexual affair with a friend of...

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July 14, 2019 at 6:00 am

Only chubby hubby can decide to diet

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: My husband and I have both gained significant weight since we’ve been married, but I’m trying to mitigate that with diet...

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July 13, 2019 at 6:00 am

Her sister thinks a pyramid scheme is the job of her dreams

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: My sister has been selling for a multilevel marketing company for a few years now....

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July 12, 2019 at 6:00 am

Setting boundaries with her brother-in-law when he comes to visit

Dear Carolyn DEAR CAROLYN: My husband's brother has left after another visit and I would appreciate tips on how to tell him, when he asks...

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July 11, 2019 at 6:00 am

Depressed mother leaves child care up to overwhelmed sister

Dear Carolyn Adapted from a recent online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: I'm 30 and live at home with my disabled mother and grandmother, and my younger...

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