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Carolyn Hax: Letting others know you’re the good Samaritan, not the gatekeeper
She’s been juggling care for three family members. Others are hounding her about visits.
- Apr 11, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: Before a tough talk with her doctor, fears for tears
Tips from the columnist and readers: Rehearse, take notes and don’t chat in the exam room.
- Apr 10, 2021
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Carolyn Hax Live (April 9 | 12 p.m. ET)
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.
- Apr 9, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: It’s your calendar, not your domineering mom’s
A woman has to draw a line on making her own plans, even if Mom takes offense.
- Apr 9, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: Her heart isn’t hurtful, but her voice can sound like it is
How to dial back a sharp tone? Take a breath, slow down, and talk to your spouse and friends.
- Apr 8, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: Beliefs and longtime friends collide. Is there a path to acceptance?
A reader is begged by Christian friends to abandon her atheism. Maybe it’s time to talk.
- Apr 7, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: The X’s and O’s of dating a friend’s ex
She might start dating her friend’s ex-husband and wants to know what to say to her pal.
- Apr 6, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: Heartbroken reader questions how and why to move on
At 51, a reader’s heart has shattered for the third time. Is it possible to recover once more?
- Apr 5, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: Man wants to tell women that calling others ‘girls’ is demeaning
Your concern is well-meaning, but, no.
- Apr 4, 2021
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Carolyn Hax: She quit social media to feel better, but now she misses feeling bad
Reader misses torturing herself with pictures of people’s cute babies and date nights.
- Apr 3, 2021