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by Danny Seo

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Today's life Spotlight

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Partner in Need Doesn't Have a Partner Indeed

2

Can Society Ever Solve the Work/Life Balance Problem?

3

Heed the Power of Words

4

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LW Suspicious of Ex's Valentine Invitation

5

Life and Money With Helaine

Getting Satisfaction When an Online Order Goes Wrong

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Chia Pet Moment

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love & dating

Male Victim of Abuse Breaks Free From Lies

Woman Struggles To Connect With Late Brother's Widow

friends & neighbors

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

Friend's Struggle With Diabetes Causes Concern

mental health

Uninvited Father Would Be an Unwelcome Guest

Girlfriend Tires of Playing Second Fiddle

outdoor

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gender identity

Readers Offer Responses for Insensitive Question

Woman Chooses To Ignore Slur Made at Supermarket

wildlife

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family & parenting

Woman's Living Arrangement Leaves Her Feeling Trapped

Effort To Remain Sober Comes at a Cost

covid-19

Woman Longs for a Night on the Town

Woman Planning Move Doesn't Want To Leave Cat

sex

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

Sister Casts Judgment on Widow's Dating Life

teens

Betrayal Shatters Marriage at Beginning of Retirement

Couple at Odds Over Plans for the Future

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

religion

Abuser Tries To Turn Over a New Leaf To Save Family

Fate of Bar Mitzvah Gift Narrowed Down

abuse

Friend Tries To Remain Neutral in Trio's Quarrel

Professionals Show Concern for Woman's Safety and Life

holidays & celebrations

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

Wife Has No Appreciation for Man's Preferred Dress

aging

Daughter Still Waiting for a Ring 10 Years On

Father and Son Are Tired of Hearing About Their Height

etiquette & ethics

Co-Worker Gets a Little Too Close

interior design

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death

Woman Confused by Beau's Secret Meetups

Mother's Demands Cross the Line for Her Daughter

physical health

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Power Tumbling Competitions Are Too Hard for Grandmother to Watch

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Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

lgbtq

Wife Not Sure Where To Turn When Snooping Bares Stunner

Friend's Frisky Husband Makes His Desires Clear

self-worth

marriage & divorce

Husband Keeps Whole World Updated on Spouse's Health

work & school

Others Fail To Pony Up for Group Gift

Family Friend Has Habit of Abruptly Ending Calls

addiction

Widow Finds Happiness With High School Sweetheart

Friend Concerned About Man's Unhealthy Habits

health & safety

environment

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money

Looming Split Causes Uncertainty and Fear

Stepmother Feels Slighted by Teen's Birthday Episode