My parents only invited one of my young children on a cruise
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My parents only invited one of my young children on a cruise

DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of two children, an 8-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. My daughter’s father is involved; my son’s father is not. I was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) when my daughter was born and given two weeks to live. My condition has markedly improved,…

I’m a man in good shape — I can’t find hot and fit women to date me
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I’m a man in good shape — I can’t find hot and fit women to date me

DEAR ABBY: I’m a mature male who had a weight problem years ago. When I turned 50, I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. I took my doctor’s advice about diet and 150 minutes of exercise a week. Fast-forward to today, and I have lost almost half my…

My husband’s personality changed for the worst when he quit drugs
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My husband’s personality changed for the worst when he quit drugs

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my husband of 26 years had a stroke, and his personality changed. He was difficult to deal with, but, with time, his old personality came back, and things got better.  Two years ago, he finally kicked a longtime prescription drug habit. Our finances improved almost…

My step mom encourages my disabled elderly dad to drive even though he shouldn’t
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My step mom encourages my disabled elderly dad to drive even though he shouldn’t

DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling to continue my relationship with my dad, who is in his 80s. He recently became very ill and nearly died. He was unable to walk for several months, and when he was finally able to start getting around, it was with a wheelchair and walker. Dad…