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Reader wants to pay off credit card debt

Reader wants to pay off credit card debt

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Reader wants to pay off credit card debt

Friday, January 24, 2020
SENSE & SENSITIVITY DEAR HARRIETTE: I spent too much money on Christmas gifts, even though I promised myself that I would stick to a budget. Now I’m saddled with several thousand dollars’ worth of credit card bills exactly at the time when I wanted to be starting fresh financially.

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Use these tips to get hitched without a hitch

Friday, January 24, 2020
Your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life. To pull off the big day of your dreams, it is important to have a plan in place. The average engagement in the United States lasts 16 months — this may seem like a lot of time, but with so many details to account for, it will fly by.
Reader wants absentee father at wedding

Reader wants absentee father at wedding

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Reader wants absentee father at wedding

Thursday, January 23, 2020
DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents broke up when I was a little kid. At first my dad would come around once or twice a month to see us, but after a few years, he hardly ever showed up. I am now an adult. I live and work on my own, and my life is pretty good.
Talkative woman gives her friend the silent treatment

Talkative woman gives her friend the silent treatment

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Talkative woman gives her friend the silent treatment

Thursday, January 23, 2020
DEAR ABBY: I’m a busy woman. My friend “Adele” was calling me excessively on my cellphone. She would call up to three times every day, even when I was at work. When I would take her call, she’d start questioning me, asking me what I was so busy with.
Man with history of cheating is caught on ‘hook-up’ sites

Man with history of cheating is caught on ‘hook-up’ sites

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Man with history of cheating is caught on ‘hook-up’ sites

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
DEAR ABBY: I just found out my husband of 18 years has been going to “hook-up” websites. He says he was just looking at the pictures, but I don’t believe him. I have caught him cheating twice in the past, so it’s hard to trust him.
Cold and flu both viruses and can’t be treated with antibiotics

Cold and flu both viruses and can’t be treated with antibiotics

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Cold and flu both viruses and can’t be treated with antibiotics

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Dear Doctor: What’s the difference between a cold and the flu, and how do you know which one you’ve got? Why can’t antibiotics help? Dear Reader: Whether it’s a cold or the flu, the reason you are feeling awful is because you’ve been infected by a virus.
Husband’s TV choices bother reader

Husband’s TV choices bother reader

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Husband’s TV choices bother reader

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I have very different tastes in television programs. I like romance and drama. He watches shows about UFOs.
Man’s low ambition casts shadow on couple’s future

Man’s low ambition casts shadow on couple’s future

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Man’s low ambition casts shadow on couple’s future

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a great guy for a year and a half. He’s funny, smart, and when he comes to my house, he washes my dishes and plays with my son. He is attentive, and he cooks for me.
Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated by lifestyle changes

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated by lifestyle changes

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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be treated by lifestyle changes

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Dear Doctor: After knitting, I sometimes get tingles in my right hand, and my doctor thinks it might be the start of carpal tunnel syndrome. What can I do to prevent it?