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Sense & Sensitivity

Sense & Sensitivity

by Harriette Cole

Friend Notices Cracks in Host’s Marriage on Vacation

You Can Make a Difference!

Ask Natalie: Girlfriend’s family moved into your house and it’s too crowded? Mom is drinking too much, what do you do?

Ask Dr. Nerdlove

How Do I End A Dying Friendship?

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Father's Ex-Mistress Is Back in Town

All life Columnists

Ask Natalie: Girlfriend’s family moved into your house and it’s too crowded? Mom is drinking too much, what do you do?
Ask Natalie: Recently divorced sister trying to sleep with your husband? How to support a friend with a terminal illness?
Ask Natalie: About to marry someone who amicably divorced…maybe a bit too amicably? Do you owe your alcoholic father a part of your liver?

Today's life Spotlight

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Mother Unable To Forgive and Forget Past Mistakes

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Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for September 21, 2023

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'Just Kidding!' Doesn't Excuse Insults

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Ask Dr. Nerdlove

Is There A Way To Use Dating Apps That Isn’t Exhausting?

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Life and Money With Helaine

Few Investment Managers Can Beat Index Funds

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Struggling With Anti-Social Social Media

Browse Topics in life

abuse

Male Victim of Abuse Breaks Free From Lies

Effort To Remain Sober Comes at a Cost

addiction

Widow Finds Happiness With High School Sweetheart

Friend Concerned About Man's Unhealthy Habits

aging

Man Wants To Avoid Contact Entirely With Son's In-Laws

Friend's Struggle With Diabetes Causes Concern

covid-19

Woman Longs for a Night on the Town

Woman Planning Move Doesn't Want To Leave Cat

death

Woman Struggles To Connect With Late Brother's Widow

Sister Casts Judgment on Widow's Dating Life

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

etiquette & ethics

Uninvited Father Would Be an Unwelcome Guest

Girlfriend Tires of Playing Second Fiddle

family & parenting

Woman's Living Arrangement Leaves Her Feeling Trapped

Sister-in-Law Miffed When She's Left Out of Wedding

friends & neighbors

Co-Worker Gets a Little Too Close

The 'Benefits' Seem To Favor Only One Friend in This Case

gender identity

Readers Offer Responses for Insensitive Question

Woman Chooses To Ignore Slur Made at Supermarket

health & safety

Daughter Still Waiting for a Ring 10 Years On

Wife Has No Appreciation for Man's Preferred Dress

holidays & celebrations

Others Fail To Pony Up for Group Gift

Stepmother Feels Slighted by Teen's Birthday Episode

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

lgbtq

Wife Not Sure Where To Turn When Snooping Bares Stunner

Friend's Frisky Husband Makes His Desires Clear

love & dating

Abuser Tries To Turn Over a New Leaf To Save Family

marriage & divorce

Father and Son Are Tired of Hearing About Their Height

Husband Keeps Whole World Updated on Spouse's Health

mental health

money

Looming Split Causes Uncertainty and Fear

Divorced Couple's Finances Have Changed Since Parting

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

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

religion

Fate of Bar Mitzvah Gift Narrowed Down

Son Has Second Thoughts on Family's Eternal Resting Spot

self-worth

sex

Wife No Longer Wants To Care for Ailing Husband

Married Woman Goes All-In for Work Crush

teens

Betrayal Shatters Marriage at Beginning of Retirement

Couple at Odds Over Plans for the Future

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

work & school

Family Friend Has Habit of Abruptly Ending Calls

Worker Discovers Office Chitchat Is Recorded