Advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers your questions about the strange train we call life.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband keeps pushing modest spouse to wear sexy clothes
Hello, Carolyn: My husband lately has been pushing strongly for me to dress sexier and more…
Carolyn Hax: Will request for a postnup offend much younger wife?
Dear Carolyn: I was married for the first time a year ago. At the time, I…
Carolyn Hax: A 10-year-old apology email finally gets read
Dear Carolyn: About 12 years ago, one of my closest and most important friendships imploded. Both…
Carolyn Hax: Can checking his phone prove he isn’t lying anymore?
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I found out that my partner was lying to…
Carolyn Hax: Hyper-critical mom undermines her desire to be close
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My mom really wants to be close to me…
Carolyn Hax: Mom’s boyfriend literally takes the back seat to her kid
Dear Carolyn: I’ve been dating my girlfriend for about two years now. She is a single…
Carolyn Hax: Can one spouse tell another to travel less for work?
Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: I’m writing this as I manage a level of…
Carolyn Hax: ‘Beautiful’ 4-year-old gets constant praise for her looks
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My daughter is 4. She is funny, loves singing…
Carolyn Hax: Skeptical of therapy after ‘weird’ comment last time
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m working up my nerve to seek therapy. Your…