Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax: Speaking up to an unsympathetic spouse
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A woman whose husband always seems to dismiss her feelings wants to stop retreating to silence.
Carolyn Hax: Anger lingers over daughter’s breakup
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Her daughter and grandkids have moved on, but Mom wants to see the ex pay for leaving for another woman.
Carolyn Hax: Girlfriend wonders, Where’s his daughter?
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After 10 months of dating, beau is still keeping his 7-year-old away from the girlfriend.
Carolyn Hax: Kids too young for his infidelity bombshell
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Husband wants to tell children about a sibling born after affair, but his wife is entitled to keep the news secret.
Carolyn Hax: Mom afraid teens’ romance will backfire
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Two female friends differ on whether their children should date each other: Would it be ‘cute’ or a disaster?
When ‘they’ doesn’t identify as either male or female
When people call themselves “genderqueer,” does identity trump grammar?
‘Fearbola’ reminds me of the AIDS panic
Misinformation is spreading faster than the virus itself.
Is it homophobic to address a gay couple as ‘Mr. and Mrs.’?
A guest is angered by poor treatment at an upscale resort, and wonders what was behind the mistake.
Hints From Heloise: The drive to data destruction
Be sure to remove all information — or better yet, destroy the hard drive — of any computer you’re getting rid of.
Hints From Heloise: Travelers can’t see the light
A reader sounds off on the poor lighting in hotel rooms.
Hints From Heloise: Candy cache
Tips on storing candy for the long haul.
Animal Doctor: Give grieving dog a boost of TLC
Dog mourns the loss of a companion; change in temperament; purring’s place among cats; meaning of love.
Animal Doctor: Dogs no longer eat dirt for dessert
Change of diet curbs obsessive behavior; heartworm medicine in cold weather; common cat ailments.
Animal Doctor: The cruelty of a life behind bars
The bird trade is inhumane; singing cats; 15-year-old cat eats only gravy; letting the elderly keep their pets.
Ask Amy: Woman treats friend like spare tire
He felt like second fiddle, and then she confirmed it in all but words. Why is she surprised that he’s hurt?
Ask Amy: Long ago abuse haunts survivor
Her former in-law abused her when she was a teen; now his daughters (her nieces) want to connect.
Ask Amy: Woman dreads telling parents she’s pregnant
They did not handle the news of her first pregnancy with grace; Amy warns her to brace herself.
Miss Manners: Lady walks away from lewd men on street
As well she should. So why are her elders calling her reaction ‘harsh’?
Miss Manners: Callers who offer half-divided attention
The Gentle Reader gives callers undivided attention; they, on the other hand, are usually multitasking.
Miss Manners: A library in the loo
A Gentle Reader wonders whether it’s tacky to have magazines in the guest bathroom.
Miss Manners: Online vacation pics can be safely ignored
The reader feels such photos can be seen as bragging; Miss Manners assures that that is indeed the intent.
Miss Manners: Third baby shower not so charming
She suspects that, with each shower, her friend is returning the shower gifts to furnish her home or wardrobe.
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
@Work Advice columnist Karla Miller (DEB LINDSEY/FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
@Work Advice: The insolent intern
What’s a worker to do when the intern lets important documents languish on her desk or wind up in the trash?
Family Almanac
When co-sleeping leads to commotion
FAMILY ALMANAC | Two boys, 4 and 9, enjoy co-sleeping, but it can cause commotion.
Help! My teen son is driving me crazy
Her 14-year-old doesn’t listen and Marguerite Kelly advises how to handle it.
My husband wants to involve his new girlfriend in the family
Marguerite Kelly says a therapist and mediator could help the situation.
Meghan Leahy
On Parenting: Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce took questions about parenting
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach with Positively Parenting, will join Amy Joyce to talk about parenting children of all ages.
On Parenting: Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce took questions about parenting
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach with Positively Parenting, will join Amy Joyce to talk about parenting children of all ages.
On Parenting: Meghan Leahy and Amy Joyce took questions about parenting
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach with Positively Parenting, will join Amy Joyce to talk about parenting children of all ages.
Explaining Daddy’s addiction
Substance abuse was a factor in this tumultuous divorce, and the children know something’s going on.
I want my child to be more competitive
He wants his daughter to want to be sporty and competitive. She is resisting. What to do?
Date Lab
He likes Jim Carrey, she doesn’t. Can this work?
Their senses of humor may be different, but they had much in common.
A date that was meant to be?
They knew immediately that they had something — or someone — in common.
Date Lab: He noticed her tattoo right away
This couple found out they share interests that are more than skin-deep.
Date Lab: Boatbuilder meets sailor. Love ahoy?
These two do-it-yourselfers find lots in common, but it’s not clear just where that will lead them.
Adventurous, spicy food lovers hit it off in Clarendon
There was a kiss, but it’s still not clear whose idea that was.
Carolyn Hax Live (Friday, Oct. 31)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
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