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Carolyn Hax: The land of Nod has boundaries. Recognize them.
Accept that your husband’s a night owl and concern yourself with a good night’s sleep.
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Carolyn Hax: If your shiftless fiance won’t take out the trash, put him on the curb
She came home from the hospital to find the house wrecked and the dog neglected.
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Carolyn Hax: When living together becomes a chore
A couple’s clash when it comes to household requests is more than just a harbinger.
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Concerns about a daughter’s modesty expose more about the mother’s mind-set
Resist the urge to enforce arbitrary ‘rules’ of propriety.
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Carolyn Hax: Halfs and half-nots — is it okay to invite one twin to a birthday party?
It is perfectly fine, if done right. But if it’s going to hurt feelings, err on the side of inclusion.
Carolyn Hax: You’re not cheating on her, but you’re cheating yourselves
A girlfriend who’s wating for you to be as caddish as her ex isn’t ready for a relationship.
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Carolyn Hax: How to deal with an anxious spouse’s Thanksgiving misgivings
Ask him to go to the gathering, but offer an escape hatch in case he gets overwhelmed.
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Carolyn Hax: Some people just won’t give no for an answer
If someone’s feelings are hurt when you kindly decline their self-invitation, that’s on them.
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Carolyn Hax: A bridesmaid worries about her investment in this relationship
There’s no good way to ask the bride whether the wedding is on or off.
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Carolyn Hax: Fiancee’s comment sends an old flame running
What seems like an insult should actually be taken as a compliment.
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