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• Before you hit record, consider whether a photo might tell the story just as well. Videoheavy social platforms require enormous amounts of data storage and streaming power, which translates into a significant carbon footprint.

Husband forgets 20th anniversary

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband forgot our 20-year wedding anniversary, and I’ve been sobbing about it for a whole week. I planned a surprise romantic dinner for us, and I got him a really nice watch that he has been eyeing for a while. He, however, had nothing planned for me and no gift awaiting me.

Lifestyle changes can help gut microbiome

Dear Doctors: I just finished a tough year in grad school, and my diet hasn’t been that great. I know your gut microbiome has a lot to do with good health, and I want to get mine into better shape. I’m thinking about probiotic capsules, but it’s confusing. How do you know which ones to take?

Boyfriend erupts over small favors

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been dating my boyfriend for six months.Most of the time, he is a really great guy. He takes me out on thoughtful dates and is a great communicator.

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• Do you want to prevent wasps and hornets from building nests on your house? Instead of reaching for chemical insecticides, fill a spray bottle with soap and water and spray the nest directly.

Person struggles after being ghosted

DEAR HARRIETTE: I got out of a fiveyear relationship eight months ago and finally felt like I was ready to get back out there. I signed up for a dating app and matched with a guy. We talked for about a week and decided to meet up.However, he wasn’t responsive the day of the date.

Reader gets upset by grandma’s lies

DEAR HARRIETTE: My nana is a gossip. It doesn’t matter what type of boundaries you try to establish – she will inevitably cross them and say something she shouldn’t. My mom has a complicated relationship with her, not talking to her as often as my nana deems appropriate.

Take care of your mouth’s microbiome

Dear Doctors: On Dr. Eve Glazier’s podcast, a dentist strongly recommended using a tongue scraper for oral health. Then I came across one of your columns, which warns against cleaning one’s tongue. I’m confused. Can someone clear this up?

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• Adding music to an Instagram post may seem small, but it quietly increases your digital footprint. A silent photo might be just a few megabytes, but adding music can multiply the file size, which means more data is uploaded, stored and streamed to every viewer.

Homebody is ready for a life change

DEAR HARRIETTE: I need a change.I’ve lived in the same city my entire life and have the same friends I’ve always had. I even attended college in my hometown, thinking it would give me an advantage because I didn’t need to readjust to a new setting.