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Hubby’s still tied to mom’s apron strings

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 38 years. I have endured much pain, verbal abuse and


Throw-rug rubber backing mars linoleum floors

Dear Heloise: We have small throw rugs with rubber backing (helps to keep them from sliding) on two


Don’t put life on hold waiting for ‘Carla’

Dear Annie: My common-law wife of many years has left me for another man. I let my pursuit of the


Familiar trip query leads to world of answers

Dear Heloise: My frequently asking “Are we there yet?” on a vacation trip when I was 8 years old


Tips make eggs easy to crack

Dear Heloise: I am unsuccessful in hard-boiling eggs. Please tell me the recipe or solution. Thank


Freeloading father disgusts his teenage daughter

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My parents are married but separated.


Wife says Sam’s mom monopolizes time

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Sam” for 25 years, and we have three beautiful daughters. Sam


Liberty Bell stamps really are forever

Dear Readers: Today, a reader’s letter came with a forever stamp. “Hmm,” Heloise Central asked, “how


Cruise collage provides daily reminder of wonderful vacation

Dear Heloise: We recently went on a cruise for my husband’s 50th birthday and came back with lots of


Wife’s discovery threatens marriage

Dear Annie: Last week, I found provocative pictures on my husband’s digital camera of his female co-


Don’t let stepchild think she can destroy marriage

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I have raised my stepdaughter,


Follow these tips to give bettas better life

heloise Dear Heloise: My first pet was a Siamese fighting fish (also known as a betta). I got a


Reader wonders if she caused dog’s death

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I’ve done something terrible and I


Don’t leave garage-door opener in car in driveway

Dear Heloise: I just read your article on garage-door openers. As a suggestion, do not leave your


At 19, their daughter can make her own choices

Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter has been “dating” a nice young man for three years. The problem