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Harvey Mackay

by Harvey Mackay

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Today's life Spotlight

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Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for May 14, 2022

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Life and Money With Helaine

Doctor's Treatment of Medicare Patient Is Eye-Opening

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Great-Grandparents' Gifts Are Out of Step with Great-Grandkids' Ages

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Just Decline the Invitation -- No Explanations Needed

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Sense & Sensitivity

Boyfriend Won’t Change Himself To Meet Family

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A Better Way

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love & dating

Conniving Boyfriend Sabotages Longtime Friendship With Lies

Partners Near Wedding With Unresolved Issues

friends & neighbors

Babysitter's Family Wants Clients To Pay for Car Repairs

Sibling Caregivers Can Be Often Overlooked

mental health

Woman Constantly Revisits Past Decisions in Her Mind

Abuse Victim Can't Get Mother To See Truth

outdoor

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

gender identity

Couple Uncertain How To Convey Grandchild's Transition

Intolerance Emerges as Obstacle to Friendship

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

family & parenting

Fiance Sees Video and Pics From the Bachelorette Party

True Nature of Couple's Relationship Is Revealed

covid-19

Teacher's Spouse Concerned by Toll the Job Has Taken

Friendship Evaporates Amidst Shoplifting and Shortchanging

sex

Long Marriage in Jeopardy After Man's Lies Revealed

Widow Eager To Continue Affair Over the Phone

teens

Husband's Drinking Puts Family at Risk and Marriage in Doubt

College Student Is Tested Trying To Reason With Mom

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

religion

The End of Ramadan Has Arrived

Widower Wonders If Age Creates Boundary for Intimacy

abuse

Daughter Still Lashes Out Following Parents' Divorce

Abusive Workplace Bullying Deserves To Be Called Out

holidays & celebrations

Relationship With In-Laws Changed in 'Rough Patch'

Wedding Reception Invite Creates Awkward Moment

aging

Older Husband Wants Wife To Spend Less Time Texting

Sibling Finds It Difficult To Help Estranged Sister

etiquette & ethics

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

death

Sisters' Display of Greed Is Last Straw for Sibling

Hospice Volunteer Stunned by Family's Generous Gift

physical health

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Power Tumbling Competitions Are Too Hard for Grandmother to Watch

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

lgbtq

Long-Distance Partner Keeps Secrets But Not His Promises

Guilt Over Past Breakup Puts Brakes on Proposal

self-worth

marriage & divorce

work & school

Friend Irked When Private Email Address Is Shared

Sibling Still Hounded by Insecurity and Jealousy

addiction

Wife of a Disabled Veteran Fights a Battle of Her Own

Daughter's Boozy Boyfriend Laps Up Her Parents' Liquor

health & safety

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

money

Bridal Shower Faux Pas May Be Debatable Point

Dear Abby for May 19, 2022