Carolyn Hax

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A letter writer is devastated by mother's decision to change her will to leave the family house to her husband.

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He is surprised when a "hurtful" email turns up in his inbox, and his mom and sister are the source of the criticism.

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Fearing that spouse will become overweight like his family, a letter-writer drops "many, many hints about healthy eating."

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She is now engaged to the man who inspired her best friend to say she could "do better," and he hasn't forgotten the slight.

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He ended his marriage “not very artfully,” and his teen son now refuses to meet his new partner.

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After partner breaks up over lack of fun in their relationship, a letter-writer worries that "I myself am not fun."

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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.

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They broke up over values, communication and trust, but reader's having second thoughts because "he really does love me a lot."

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A letter-writer is sure about not having kids, and partner is amenable to that — but partner's family is not.