Carolyn Hax
Carolyn Hax: Couple’s squabbling short-circuits fun in their outings
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Breaking the scolding cycle; paying too much on Mother’s Day; bad breath could end a relationship
Carolyn Hax: Third-wheel ex controls the relationship
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The reader clings to the high road as her boyfriend’s married ex spends more time with him than she does.
Wife is fed up with husband’s complaints about work
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He’s desperately unhappy in his job, but the real problem seems to be his lack of coping skills — and hers.
Girlfriend’s complaint sparks concerns
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A reader wonders if he should propose marriage to his sweetheart after her odd criticism of his career.
How a new mom can relax and stop trying to be perfect
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The mother of a six-month-old boy worries she’s making the wrong call on formula and other issues.
Hints From Heloise: Say yes to mammogram
Hints from the American Cancer Society on what to expect.
Hints From Heloise: Don’t let kids trail behind
A reader who lives next to a hiking trail reminds guardians to keep children in front, not behind.
Hints From Heloise: Grilling 101
Time to get the grill ready for summer.
Miss Manners: A graduation party that’s truly a class act
An elegant solution for a cash-strapped parent who’s overwhelmed by graduation-party invites.
Miss Manners: Teen boys are not to be consulted for prom advice
A reader is advised on where (and where not) to turn for advice on how a boy should dress for the prom.
Miss Manners: Graduating with dignity may be impossible dream
A Gentle Reader decries the hooting and hollering that have come to typify commencement ceremonies.
Miss Manners: Showing goodwill to others requires deft touch
A Gentle Reader grapples with how to keep a gesture of kindness from being interpreted as an insult.
Miss Manners: Graduation notice calls for card, not check
They needn’t view a graduation announcement from an old acquaintance as a request for money.
Ask Amy: Kids, like chickens, should be free range
A dad wonders if he and his wife should let their son, 10, explore their city on his own. Amy says it depends.
Ask Amy: Crying over spilled Champagne
What’s a little spilled Champagne (and a ruined laptop) between friends? About $850, for starters.
Ask Amy: Staying single is a valid choice
Divorced daughter is hounded by family to meet someone, despite being happily single.
Snuggle but be safe
Encourage your dog to sleep on the top cover of your bed under his own light cotton blanket or bath towel.
Animal Doctor: Moving a cat into a dog house
Cats shouldn’t wander outdoors; grain-free diet might help urinary blockage; irritable bowel syndrome
When good food is the best medicine
The artificial acidification of dog foods might make dogs prone to developing oxalate crystals in their urinary tracts.
@Work Advice
@Work Advice columnist Karla Miller (DEB LINDSEY/FOR THE WASHINGTON POST)
@Work Advice: Unlinking yourself from unwanted connections
Former college friend copied from letter-writer’s profile; recruiter barraged by candidates
Family Almanac
Too smart for her own good
How to get a highly intelligent
8-year-old to do her schoolwork.
What’s keeping Baby up?
It could be teething or a feeding issue that’s messed up his sleep habits.
A trace of dishonesty
A mom suspects her teen of copying art and claiming the work as her own.
A Mother’s Day thought: Planned obsolescence
Part of our job is to make our kids no longer need us, and therein rests the heartbreak.
The truth about single mothers
Michelle Obama slipped recently and described herself as “a busy single mother.” Being one is different than feeling like one.
Date Lab
Date Lab: When shy collides with outgoing
They both like sports. But while he’s an adventurer, she’d rather sit on the sidelines. Will it be a deal-breaker?
Date Lab: He gives The Post props, but they go only so far
Two friendly foodies meet for dinner. What else can they want?
Date Lab: Will her travel schedule shut down this couple?
They’re both world travelers. That should be good, right?
Date Lab: He brought roses, she brought a surprise
Two divorcees seek great conversation. Then, there’s a twist
Chalk up a big fail for the Predicto-meter
His favorite historical figure is Gandhi, hers is Walt Disney. This is a match made in ...
Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems (Friday, May 24)
Advice Columnist Carolyn Hax took your questions and tackled your problems.
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