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Dear Annie: Should I keep encouraging my parents’ divorce?

Dear Annie: I have never been ignorant to the fact that, in my opinion, my parents' marriage sucks. My dad is and has always been controlling and domineering. And my mom just exists and really believes it is her job to just be submissive. (These are people married since the 1950s.) But the ...

Hints From Heloise: Carry important items in a pocket

SHOPPING SAFETY Dear Heloise: I read a hint about what a lady did with her purse when she went shopping. I wanted to add one additional safety measure. When I go shopping, I usually carry a notebook with a pen attached that has my shopping list. I also carry my phone, which has a magnetic ...

Dear Annie: ‘Sucking it up’ is not the answer

Dear Annie: I've read a few letters in your column in which parents wrote about two of their children arguing and wanting there to be peace. And in all of the replies, you have advocated trying to remind people about the good times and work toward building back the relationship. Generally, ...

Dear Annie: How long should I keep secrets for my dad?

Dear Annie: Here's my dilemma: I moved back into my dad's house several years ago, and he has been good friends with "Chuck" and his wife "Rose" for at least 20 years. He goes out to dinner with them regularly and often has them over to the house for drinks and cards. Well, about seven years ...