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Husband’s concern over their relationship needs to be discussed

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 20 years and have two great kids. When we first


Have your cake and eat soup, too

Dear Readers: Here is a different and quite unusual dessert recipe that is a real conversation


It’s best to end abusive relationship gradually

Dear Annie: I’m a sophomore in college and live far away from my hometown, so I rarely see my


Don’t be rude: Empty out the fitting room

Dear Heloise: I am a sales associate in a large department store. With the holidays fast


Trustworthy bookkeeper feels cheatedSFlb

Dear Annie: I have been the bookkeeper for a small company for six months. The previous bookkeeper


It’s very clear that vinegar can make glassware like new

Dear Heloise: I just wanted to let you know that I used your hint for vinegar on my glassware. We


Card saver wants to recycle years’ worth of them

Dear Heloise: A while ago, I read in your column about a person writing to ask where she can dispose


Maybe he should audition for ‘Jerry Springer’

Dear Annie: For the last five years, I’ve dated several girls. Three of them, during the course of


Pessimistic parent has become a problem

Dear Annie: I’m having problems with my mother. For her, the worst is always to come: financial


Be aware of foods that shouldn’t go to the dogs

Dear Readers: We thought we would share some important information about foods that are dangerous to


Parents and teens, pay attention: Talk of suicide may be cry for help

Dear Annie: Yesterday, my wife and I were called to our son’s school to talk to the crisis


Shoe bag is handy catchall for odds and ends

Dear Heloise: I read about the canvas shoe bag used in the shower for shampoo, etc. My husband has a


She finds husband’s aggressive behavior to be very depressing

Dear Annie: During the 30 years I have been married to “Wayne,” he has cheated on me several times.


With special cupcakes, let the party begin!

Dear Readers: Looking for creative birthday-cake ideas for your child’s next birthday party? Do you


Mother wants romantic relationship to end

Dear Annie: I am a 43-year-old woman. Seven years ago, I met a lovely, caring man and we are