Boyfriend reaches out after breakup

DEAR HARRIETTE: I broke up with my boyfriend two months ago. It was a difficult decision, but ultimately I felt it was the right one for both of us.

Friend jealous of woman’s advancements

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m going through a bit of a rough patch in my career.

Connecting with nature best done unplugged

Hello, dear readers, and welcome to our monthly letters column. With lengthening days and warming weather, outdoor activities beckon.Please remember to protect yourselves from the sun, whether with sunscreen, UPF clothing or, ideally, both.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• “Oklahoma Works!” declared Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating as he addressed a large crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Sinor Manufacturing Co. emergency vehicle plant in south Clinton.

Age is a factor in diminished lung capacity

Dear Doctors: I recently started going to a yoga class at our community center. We were doing deep breathing, and it felt like my lungs weren’t filling up as much as they used to. Do your lungs get less elastic when you get older?

Trump led GOP from despair to triumph

The Republican Party was in desperate straits in the weeks following the 2012 presidential election. There were several reasons.

DO JUST ONE THING

• It happens to many homeowners, and when it does, we’re not sure what to do: A bird flies into your home. Keep in mind that the bird is just as scared as you, so bringing more frantic energy to the situation will do no good.

Parent upset daughter is dating older man

DEAR HARRIETTE: My eldest daughter is in a relationship with someone who is nearly twice her age. My daughter is 23, so when she shared the news with me that she was dating someone seriously, I was happy for her. She lives with me, so I’d see flowers being delivered and hear long-winded phone calls.

PANDAS symptoms mimics those of OCD

Dear Doctors: Our 8-year-old son got sick with strep throat and had to miss a family camping trip. When my sister called to check on him, she asked me if I knew strep throat can cause obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is that really true?

Friend wants to be the center of attention

DEAR HARRIETTE: Is it OK to be selective about where or when I spend time with certain friends? Or does that make me shallow? One of my best friends is loud and often asks invasive questions.