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Carolyn Hax: Abusive ex got therapy, but son is unmoved by the effort
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: When my son, “Barry,” turned 14, my husband became…
Carolyn Hax: In her 40s, thriving – and craving her parents’ approval
Dear Carolyn: I’m a woman in my early 40s and adulting pretty well. I have a…
Carolyn Hax: How to curb a ‘growing dislike’ of nephew’s new wife?
Dear Carolyn: Three months ago, our nephew married his girlfriend. They had planned to marry later,…
Carolyn Hax: Now that she’s the mom-in-law, she won’t abide boundaries
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My wife put up significant boundaries with my mother…
Carolyn Hax: Spouse unwittingly overhears husband’s therapy session
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Earlier this week, I overheard my husband say some…
Carolyn Hax: Battle with teen stepson gets physical over cruel posts
Dear Carolyn: I have a 14-year-old stepson, “Paul.” Paul’s dad and I have been married for…
Carolyn Hax: Stay-at-home mom worries about her example for kids
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I stopped working when I had kids. This was…
Carolyn Hax: Teen brother moves in for safety, puts budget at risk
Dear Carolyn: Last year, my husband and I took in my younger brother, 19. After our…
Carolyn Hax: Spouse no-shows support for sick stay-at-home parent
Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I’m a stay-at-home parent who has been trying to…