Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax: Wary of a significant other’s friend
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The letter writer wants permission to veto a friendship. Does this cross the line of trying to control the situation?
Carolyn Hax: Finding a middle ground with in-laws
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She comes from a quiet upbringing and finds his family overly brash. How can they compromise?
Carolyn Hax: Hold off on that unsolicited sisterly advice
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A woman who wants to offer her sister some unsolicited relationship advice needs to back off.
Carolyn Hax: Helping a younger daughter out of a shadow
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A woman with a high-achieving firstborn wants to help her younger daughter achieve on her own terms.
Husband’s wandering eye sends newlywed packing
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He says he’s sorry, and she’s wondering if she is giving up too easily.
Hints From Heloise: How to keep that pumpkin smiling
A little petroleum jelly, or bleach and water, can keep the smile on your pumpkin for a long time.
Hints From Heloise: Go peanut-free
An ER nurse urges everyone to avoid offering candy containing peanuts to prevent allergic reactions.
Hints From Heloise: Should shoppers Zip up?
The answer? It depends: Retailers may ask for your Zip for marketing purposes or to prevent theft.
Miss Manners: Public display of affection is no fun to watch
Her in-laws are like The Lovers on “Saturday Night Live” — even in her wedding pictures!
Miss Manners: A bride is a bride only for a night
But in 1800s, a bride was a bride for a year, during which time she could wear her gown as an evening dress.
Miss Manners: Not every milestone deserves money
Demands for monetary gifts keep rising, so Miss Manners isn’t suprised to hear of a divorce fundraiser.
Miss Manners: Friend has reason to be annoyed
When a man joined her and her friend at a bar, they both froze her out of the conversation.
Miss Manners: Interview dress should be spelled out
A college professor is surprised to be turned away from a part-time job interview because she wore denim.
Ask Amy: Man questioning gigolo status should look for job
He’s jobless, and his rich girlfriend gives him cash; Amy says if it doesn’t feel right, return it and look for a job.
Ask Amy: Young mom not sure about relationship
She had a baby with a man she doesn’t love. He’s a good man and father; should she remain with him?
Ask Amy: Sister insists family include abusive ex
The writer’s sister keeps standing by her abusive boor of an ex, and wants him included in family functions.
Animal Doctor: Cat must be kept on a zero fat diet
What to feed a cat with high triglycerides; what triggers dry eyes in dogs; averse reactions to vaccines.
Out-skunking the skunks
Skunks are diggers, not climbers. A 5-foot-high fence can keep pets safe.
Bipolar dog or problem child?
Dogs with a malfunctioning thyroid gland or in pain can become aggressive or emotionally stable.
@Work Advice
@Work Advice columnist Karla Miller (DEB LINDSEY/FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
She doesn’t want to be a victim again
When a painful memory from the past intrudes upon your present
Family Almanac
How to talk to teens about family finances
A single mom worries about telling teens about family finances.
How to help an incredibly shy son
Her 20-year-old son has never had a close friend. Marguerite Kelly offers this mom some advice.
How to stop a toddler’s TV tantrums
Marguerite Kelly explores how to stop a toddler’s end-of-tv-tantrums.
Momspeak
Note to parents: It doesn’t get easier, ever
MOMSPEAK | In hoping the next stage of parenthood will be better, parents can miss the point of childhood.
When cheating on homework is okay
Harvard survey finds 42 percent of kids cheated on homework. What’s the big deal?
Date Lab
They share an unconventional outlook
Two women, one of whom is in a relationship. Where can it go from here?
Date Lab: In which Matt gets a second chance
He was rejected once. What will happen with his rematch?
They both like Nicki Minaj, so that’s a good start.
He’s outdoorsy, she’s a spelling whiz. They both like Nicki Minaj. But what about each other
Date Lab: The staff said they looked like old friends
Was it too easygoing?
One woman, two men.
In this episode of Date Lab, our dater gets to choose who stays.
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
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