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Girlfriend’s alpha dog stakes claim as king

DEAR ABBY: A month ago, I reconnected with a woman, “Fran,” I have known since seventh grade. We…

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Family fails when needed the most

DEAR ABBY: Somehow I became the go-to person for everyone in my family – siblings as well as…

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Boyfriend’s head happily in the cloud

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years, “Rick,” is addicted to social media – mainly the women on…

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Ex-sweetheart meeting opens old wounds

DEAR ABBY: After 35 years, I recently ran into my first love, “Cliff.” His sister lost her son,…

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Partner’s stance on issue rocks relationship

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife, “Sandy,” for 40 years. We married as soon as it…

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Opinions, beliefs put family at odds

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother and I have lived together for the past 22 years. She raised me from…

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Brother cuts off contact after mom’s death

DEAR ABBY: My brother, who I will call “Alan,” has cut me off. We each received 50% of…

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Sudden retirement shakes up marriage

DEAR ABBY: With no discussion, my husband decided to retire two years ago. He said he would just…

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Mom has second thoughts about decision for sons

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I moved near the ocean last year. I have two sons, 21 and…

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Silence from daughters hurts divorced dad

DEAR ABBY: I am the father of four, two boys and two girls, ranging in age from late…