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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Beau's mom has given her a peek at future

Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend's mom recently sent him a book about tips for a successful marriage. Our first reaction was to have a good laugh about it; we're not ready for marriage yet, and neither of us has talked with our parents about it.

Soldier mom refuses deployment; may face charges

An Army cook and single mom may face criminal charges after she skipped her deployment flight to Afghanistan because, she said, no one was available to care for her infant son while she was overseas.

Photo right: Army Spc. Alexis Hutchinson and son

Better communication in blended families

Dara Wegener-Volker and Paul Volker

Dara Wegener-Volker and Paul Volker

An Andover couple created a website that lets families share information in a way that keeps everyone accountable, and keeps kids out of the middle of conflicts.

Palin says she didn't know Bristol was having sex

Sarah Palin says she didn't know her daughter Bristol was sexually active before she learned the teenager was pregnant.

Genetic love matches go cheek swab to cheek swab

Looking for love? Try leaning in for a ... cheek swab.

Carolyn Hax: Little sister is left out

Dear Carolyn: As a mom of three girls, is it in my job description to try to ensure my daughters are close? My two oldest (10 and 8) are inseparable, which is great, but they have never had much interest in their 5-year-old sister. They have started asking whether I will take just the two of them on special outings. I don't know whether it's jealousy or they consider themselves too mature for her or what, but I have nightmares of raising two daughters who are best friends and one who feels like an outcast.

Woman told a tall tale about his height

Dear Carolyn: I recently started dating somebody new who is considerably taller than I (I'm a guy). It's not news to me that I'm short, and even before we met I'd advised her that it wasn't an issue for me if she was taller, and I hoped it wasn't an issue for her.

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