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Advice | Carolyn Hax: Spouse feels blindsided after overhearing husband’s therapy session
Washington Post· 2 hours agoA letter writer accidentally overheard husband’s therapy session, and can’t unhear the “really...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Is it worth proposing with a simple, ‘subpar’ engagement ring?
Washington Post· 6 days agoDear Carolyn: I am planning to propose to my girlfriend in a few weeks. Is there a simple ring...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Battle with teen stepson gets physical over posting cruel photos
Washington Post· 1 day agoDear Carolyn: I have a 14-year-old stepson, “Paul.” Paul’s dad and I have been married for eight years. Paul stays with us every other week, and I feel like we have a pretty good relationship ...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Spouse no-shows promised support for sick stay-at-home parent
Washington Post· 4 days agoDear Carolyn: I’m a stay-at-home parent who has been trying to keep on top of everything while also...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Stay-at-home mom worries about the example she’s setting for kids
Washington Post· 2 days agoDear Carolyn: I stopped working when I had kids. My kids are 9 and 6 now and have a slew of...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Ex offered son a loan — with strings that could trip up the family
Washington Post· 5 days agoDear Carolyn: My ex-husband has offered a favorable (and legal) loan to my son to help purchase a house. My son does well and could afford the current mortgage rate. My son loves the idea of ...
Advice | Carolyn Hax: Teen brother moved in for his safety but puts their budget at risk
Washington Post· 3 days agoDear Carolyn: Last year, my husband and I took in my younger brother, 19. Anything within the parameters could work, from making your own pizza to cheaper and slower-cooked cuts of meat to crowdsourcing ...
Advice | Book club member hijacks every conversation. Hax readers give advice.
Washington Post· 4 days agoDear Carolyn: I am in a book club that was started up by “Jane” about a year ago. Now the book club...
Advice | Readers share their best summer parenting tips: Don’t be afraid of boredom
Washington Post· 3 days agoFor parents hoping to have a low-stress summer, readers recommend lowering expectations and...