Society Columnists

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She’s tired of her stable husband

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sam” for 17 years. I have two


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mother wants to control her anger

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 28-year-old mother of two beautiful girls,


HELOISE: Which goes first, soda or vinegar?

Dear Readers: For many years, we have printed the tried-and-true Heloise sink-freshening hint of


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Contact limited because of abuse

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When I was 5, my mother married an abusive man. He


HELOISE: Birthday cupcakes are great for party

Dear Heloise: I went to my best friend’s 3-year-old’s birthday party. Instead of the mom baking a


HELOISE: Keep privacy when online

Dear Heloise: With social-network usage on the rise, here are some privacy hints to keep in mind:


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sharing bathroom offends family

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a single father of a 16-year-old son whom I have


HELOISE: Be careful if mailing in thinner boxes

Dear Heloise: I’m responding to a previous column about mailing hints and wanted to add a comment.


Annie’s Mailbox | Husband’s temper can’t be worth it

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 60s and have been married for eight years. “Troy” has


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Friend’s husband may be abusive

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My friend “Alicia” has been married for more than


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Does mom have a gambling problem?

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a school coach in a small town. Last week, I


HELOISE: Teach children about dogs

Dear Readers: Friendly dogs are just that, and unfriendly dogs can bite! According to the Centers


HELOISE: Taking the best photos you can

Dear Readers: Here are some hints on how to take the best pictures you can: Make sure that your


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: In-laws’ ill health has them worried

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We daughters-in-law have a problem. Our in-laws are


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her guy runs to aid female neighbors

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I have been together for three