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DEAR ANNIE: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have ...

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DEAR ANNIE: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She ...

I call her several times a week, but lately, I’ve grown more concerned. I reached out to someone I know who occasionally ...

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My daughter recently got engaged, and while I want to be happy for her, I have serious concerns about her fiance. He’s moody and dismissive, and I’ve seen him speak to her in ways that feel demeaning.