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Daughter-in-Law Is Barred From Family After Robbery

DEAR ABBY: Our son is married to a beautiful girl, "Debra." Several years ago, while we were away on vacation, she entered our home without our consent. (Our son has a key to our house.) She took s... continue

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Moving to a New Community Brings Out Social Insecurities

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are moving to a retirement community where we won't know a soul. I hate leaving our friends and the relationships we have formed here. I have never been especially outgo... continue

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Mom Wants To End Daughter's Sleepovers With Her Boyfriend

DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter, "Marta," and I are widows. I'm retired, and my daughter has a small home-based business. She and her three children live with me. Because the cost of living is h... continue

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New Wife's Wardrobe Doesn't Measure Up to Cousins' Taste

DEAR ABBY: My cousin recently married a lovely girl, someone he'd been dating for a couple of years. Our whole family loves her, and she's always been very sweet to us. She's very intelligent and k... continue

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by Abigail Van Buren

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Daughter-in-Law Is Barred From Family After Robbery

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Moving to a New Community Brings Out Social Insecurities

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Mom Wants To End Daughter's Sleepovers With Her Boyfriend

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New Wife's Wardrobe Doesn't Measure Up to Cousins' Taste

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