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Mom up to her ears in kids wants time to be left alone

 June 17, 2013; Updated: 6:04 pm

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have five kids, all under 6 years of age. The youngest are 7-month-old twins. A family in our church has offered to watch them so my husband and I can go out on a date. We haven't been alone together in a year.

This father feels blessed to have confident daughters

 June 16, 2013; Updated: 1:57 pm

DEAR ABBY: I am writing you not because of a problem, but because of two special people in my life.

I have two daughters, both in their 20s. They are well-educated and happy. I adore them. My wife and I consider ourselves lucky to be...

Daughter living with boyfriend doesn't get mother's support

 June 15, 2013; Updated: 4:20 pm

DEAR ABBY: I am 25, and my boyfriend and I have been together since high school. We have now decided to take our relationship to the next level by living together.

When I brought up the idea to my mother a few months ago, she was...

Woman is left bewildered by relative’s theft of purse

 June 14, 2013; Updated: 4:20 pm

DEAR ABBY: Recently, my cousin-in-law, "Carrie," attended a family party. I was happy to see her because I like her and haven't seen her since my wedding in 2011. Carrie has been going through a difficult time because of her mother's death...

Learn signs of elder abuse to prevent it from happening

 June 13, 2013; Updated: 5:38 pm

DEAR ABBY: Thank you for all you do to keep our seniors safe. Saturday, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities in the USA and all over the world will sponsor events to highlight the growing tragic issue of...

Snooping mom feels shut out by sons insistence on privacy

 June 12, 2013; Updated: 6:56 pm

DEAR ABBY: My partner of 12 years and I are well-educated, successful career men. Every few months my mom comes to visit, and we all enjoy spending time together. The last few visits were not so great. We caught Mom snooping in our bedroom...

Widow of drug abuser fears her brother will follow suit

 June 11, 2013; Updated: 5:13 pm

DEAR ABBY: I have read your column for as long as I can remember. My husband died from a drug overdose, and I am a widow at 32. He was a good man before the drugs, but he wouldn't stop and I was helpless to intervene. I am now raising our...

Worn American flags should be disposed of with respect

 June 10, 2013; Updated: 6:30 pm

DEAR ABBY: I was wondering if you could print something about how to properly dispose of American flags. I'm a garbage man in northern Illinois, and I am sick of finding American flags in the trash.

Most of my co-workers and I pull...

Family fumes at dad who helps himself to best parts of buffet

 June 9, 2013; Updated: 1:05 pm

DEAR ABBY: I host all of the holiday parties and dinner parties for my family. Whenever I have my parents over, my father insists on helping himself to the top layer of every casserole. He'll scrape all the cheese off the potatoes, the...

Woman not ready for marriage looks for nice way to say no

 June 8, 2013; Updated: 4:46 pm

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend, "Ned," for almost two years. I'm 19 and we have lived together since we started dating. I love Ned, but I feel like we moved too fast into our relationship and now he's trying to keep it moving as...

Your stars - June 8

 June 8, 2013; Updated: 4:46 pm

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't be intimidated by someone who appears to know it all. You have just as much to offer, maybe more, and should let your confidence lead the way. Taking progressive action will help you excel. Expand your...

Couple’s relationship is second victim of woman’s rape

 June 7, 2013; Updated: 5:12 pm

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating "Vernon" for six months. We were great together from the day we met. It was like we'd known each other forever and could talk for hours. We talked every night and it was amazing.

Two weeks ago, I was...

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