Society Columnists

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

« News / Society Columnists


Insecure husband displays traits of potential abuser

Dear Annie: I have been married to my second husband for six years. While we were dating, he was


Ozone machines can kill smoke odors

Dear Heloise: I read your response regarding smoke-odor elimination, and I am surprised that you did


Parents need to get over it

Dear Annie: I am 19 years old and seem to be getting pulled in different directions. I have been


If you choose not to reuse plastic water bottles, recycle

Dear Readers: Many of you have written asking if plastic water bottles are safe to reuse. With so


Husband’s infatuation is destroying marriage

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. I know in my heart he is faithful, but


Using pet sitter? Tips help ensure happy animals

Dear Readers: If you travel and use pet sitters while you’re gone, you need written instructions,


Cleaning cemeterySFlb monument requires care

Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I saw an article in the newspaper where you told us how to clean a


Vanna needs time to see boyfriend is a loser

Dear Annie: My teenage son, 22-year-old daughter and I live with my elderly mother in order to help


He may never regain his girlfriend’s trust

Dear Annie: A month ago, my girlfriend told me she didn’t trust me enough to be in a relationship.


Online chat today covers “Off to College”

Dear Readers: Recently, I went back to my alma mater, Texas State University (called Southwest Texas


Because of risk, don’t buy dented food cans

Dear Heloise: Can you address the safety of using food from dented cans? I was taught to never use


New mom is waiting for husband to grow up

Dear Annie: I recently married my boyfriend, “Joey.” We have a 5-month-old baby. Joey still goes out


Wife is teacher’s pet again, hurting marriage

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together since high school. We have been married 17 years and


It’s wise to always call the doctor to check on your test results

Dear Heloise: Recently, I took my mother to the doctor, and she had some tests run. They said that


Son’s wife faults them for her bad marriage

Dear Annie: Our son, “Luc,” has been married for 22 years, but the last two have been under the most