Saturday, May 17, 2008

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Sharing and caring in a time of grief

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Trading in your car? Consider these issues

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Magical mystery tours

It's a mystery

Event planner Joyce Myers gets "girlfriends" of all ages out of their rut with day trips to take in surprising local delights.

PERSONALLY

For better or verse

Husband and wife find that poetry helps open the doors to healthy communication.

Carolyn Hax: He fears he'll cheat while wife's in hospital

Dear Carolyn: My wife is 4 1/2 months pregnant. For the past year or so I've had an "office girlfriend" -- a single woman at my office who is fun to flirt and eat lunch with, but nothing more. I'm definitely attracted to office GF, but I have kept myself under control.

Abstinence all around?

A new condom campaign uses humor to make its point. Not everyone is laughing.

Carolyn Hax: Waiting to be called 'Grandma'

Dear Carolyn: I married a man 3 1/2 years ago who has two adult children. The grandchildren are 3, 3, 1 and 4 months. I feel it is disrespectful to have the children call me by my first name (which is what they are doing), yet Mrs. is too formal. I had a rocky start with his sons so I did not want to push the issue. Things are much better now, but I'm not sure if I should say anything or just let it go.

Carolyn Hax: 'Numbers game' adds up to dilemma

Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend wanted to have the Numbers Conversation. I already know what you think about this generally. I was perfectly comfortable trading our numbers, but he has pushed the issue further, wanting to know more about the specific circumstances of each person on the list.