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I’m bionic!
DEAR MISS MANNERS: How do I respond when people call me “the Bionic Woman”? I have had my hips, knees and ankles replaced, and have had four back surgeries, all due to an orthopedic disease. I sometimes have braces on my hands to help me tolerate the pain. I know they believe they are being…
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Revealing a scandalous secret, and controlling a spouse’s career path!
Dear Amy: My girlfriend of three years recently revealed a very deep and personal issue about me to a group of people. We were at a party and she was drunk, but I was completely shocked and felt betrayed. This issue was one I shared with her with the understanding that I wanted to keep…
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Strange estrangements!
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my oldest son, a police officer, quit talking to us. We had no fights, no arguments — he just stopped answering our calls, and I no longer was allowed to see my grandchildren. As the year progressed, he also alienated his sister and brothers. For the next three years, I…
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He’s diseased!
DEAR ABBY: I suffered an injury that caused internal bleeding, which then gave me iron deficiency anemia. I was battling its symptoms of depression and anxiety before I was diagnosed. Never having had any mental health struggles in my life, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was happy and calm my…
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Where the heck is this person going?!
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I would like to know how to reply to others when they make negative comments about where I am traveling. Often, I need to let people know that I will be out of town. They always want to know where I am going, but follow it up with negative comments, such as…
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Whoops! We need a title.
Dear Annie: I am old, and I worry about falling. I have read advice to us old people on numerous websites on how to avoid falling. But one thing is missing: It is important not to hurry. I have only anecdotal evidence, but I have observed that hurrying often leads to falling. One friend died…
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Annie Lane swings and misses! Dear Abby comes to the rescue with real advice!
Dear Annie: I just read your response to the letter regarding the lack of appreciation for a wedding gift. While I completely agree that the couple should have sent thank-you notes, an awful thought crossed my mind. We just had our wedding last year, and we sent out combination personalized thank-you/holiday greeting cards to our…
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A neighbor, an affair, and immediate care!
Okay, so I’ve got Dear Abby dealing with obnoxious neighbors, followed by Dear Abby dealing with marital infidelity, followed by Annie Lane dealing with an angry friend. They’re all separated below by a few rows of colorful hearts! DEAR ABBY: I am a retired widow. A new neighbor moved in next door. I have always…
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Different ways of getting from point A to point B.
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing the same man for a year and a half. In the beginning, we were, basically, friends with benefits, and we were OK with that. Having both gone through recent breakups or divorce, neither of us wanted anything serious. However, after six months passed, I started falling for him. He…