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Despairing 13-year-old feels unloved by parents

Dear Annie: I am 13 years old and the oldest of four children. Lately, things have gone downhill for


Permanent marker removal makes for a challenge

Dear Heloise: How can I remove permanent marker from a shirt pocket? Teresa Burch, Texas Teresa,


2 cheated, but sis gets worst of it

Dear Annie: My sister cheated on her husband and had an affair with a married man for several years.


Microchip pets for ID, but harness for walks

Dear Heloise: I read your letter about dog collars. Years ago, I also had a dog get its tooth caught


Is boy, 15, tying down his girlfriend, 19?

Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Hannah” for three months. It hasn’t been easy because my parents don’t


Bathroom-stain hint might bowl you over

Dear Heloise: I have a dark stain inside the toilet bowl at the waterline. Any hints on removing it


To save marriage, both should work at it

Dear Annie: I have been married for 17 years and am the father of two teenage boys. In the past few


Husband’s debt hangs over their marriage

Dear Annie: Two months ago, I married “Aiden” after more than a year of dating. He’s a loving


Copy this original tip and get into the habit

Dear Heloise: Here is a way to remember to remove your original from a copy machine: Establish the


Is husband having homosexual affairs?

Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and very much in love with my husband of 11 months. “Mitch” is kind


Homemade crust is money-saver

Dear Readers: Saving money is No. 1 on everyone’s mind these days, but you don’t necessarily have to


Have the foresight to check out vision program

Dear Heloise: Thank you for your article on Eyecare America’s Seniors Eyecare Program. I called the


Evidence against fianc is pretty flimsy

Dear Annie: My 41-year-old fianc , “Michael,” recently started a new job that requires some


Postage stamps, grocery bags also can help food banks

Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Northwest Indiana) Times newspaper. Food-pantry charities


Overworked employee needs way to de-stress

Dear Annie: A few years ago, the company I work for laid off a number of employees. This had a