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Today's life Spotlight

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Riding Together

2

Sense & Sensitivity

Friends Want To Change Vacation Tradition

3

Ask Dr. Nerdlove

My Inconvenient Crush Is Ruining My Life!

4

Ask Someone Else's Mom

The Day Before Christmas

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Tips to Get Fit and Have Fun

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Ask Natalie: Children acting like greedy vultures over your (still living!) husband’s large estate?

Browse Topics in life

love & dating

Dream Career Scrubbed by Medical Issue

Boyfriend's 'Chatty' Habit Makes Girlfriend Jealous

friends & neighbors

Party of Four Too Often Grows to Six

Friend Likes To Tag Along Without Pitching In

mental health

Heights of Sibling's Tall Tales Grow After Injury

Man's History of Sexual Abuse Hidden for Years

outdoor

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gender identity

Intolerance Emerges as Obstacle to Friendship

Friend Wants To Switch Things Up

wildlife

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family & parenting

Woman Ready To Dress Down Her Sister in Family Dustup

Man Weighs Pros and Cons of Career Change

covid-19

Pandemic Marriage's First Year Leaves Wife Dreading a Second

Wedding Invitee Mulls Bowing Out

sex

'Other Woman' Rebuilds Her Life After Affair Fizzles

Partner Cast Aside Amid Man's Personal Struggles

teens

Parents Wonder If Son's Friendship May Be More

Student Struggles To Stay on the Straight and Narrow

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

religion

Man's Friend Reveals Affair With His Wife

Combative Conversationalist Won't Tone Down His Approach

abuse

Estranged Wife Reluctantly Returns To Care for Husband

Half-Sister's Appearance Brings Back Bad Memories

holidays & celebrations

Co-Worker Plays Favorites With Office Treats

Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Desire for Spending Spree

aging

Old Friend Preps for Touchy Subjects

Husband Says It's His Way or No Way

etiquette & ethics

Grandparent Concerned by Boy's Passion for Weapons

interior design

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Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

death

Should Dentist's Gravestone Include His Degree?

Introduction to Fiance's Grown Kids Approaches

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

Distance, Age Gap Hinder New Romance

Working Wife Continues To Support Husband Who Left

self-worth

When Going Gets Tough, Husband Locks His Door

marriage & divorce

Fiance's Lady Friends Pose Big Problem for His Intended

Parent of Child Isn't Ready To Get Married

work & school

Guide Says Cemeteries Should Be Sacred Places

Free Lunch Offer Irks Hungry Homeowner

addiction

Mom Remains Chummy With Son's Ex

Man's Grandiose Persona Emerges With Alcohol

health & safety

MIL's Decision-Making Worries Mom of Toddler

environment

March Inspiration

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money

Woman Regrets Bowing Out on Marriage

Wife Gets No Support in Dealing With MIL