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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Ask Someone Else's Mom

by Susan Writer

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Ask Natalie: Friend dating your ex and wants your advice? Afraid your wife had an affair on her girls’ trip?

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Ask Natalie: Friend dating your ex and wants your advice? Afraid your wife had an affair on her girls’ trip?
Ask Natalie: Are you the “other woman” and annoyed he won’t leave his pregnant wife? Friend planning extravagant bachelorette and not sure if you can afford to go?
Ask Natalie: Separated but wanting to give your marriage a second chance? Aunt won’t acknowledge that she needs assistance. How can you help?

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Dinner Guests Always Bring Their Dog

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Flurry of New Sounds Drifts Through Quiet Neighborhood

A DNA Test, an Email and a Family Secret

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gender identity

School Fails To Protect Student From Harassment

Cross-Dressing Man Eager for Halloween Opportunity

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The Truth Comes Out Via Conveniently Timed Text

Bookworm Husband Doesn't Do Much Else

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Passover Begins Tonight

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lgbtq

Relationship Reaches Two Years Without a Meetup

Previous Response Missed the Mark

love & dating

Couple's Ancient Divorce Is Still a Sore Subject

Romance Between Relatives Upsets Pair's Close Friends

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Gym-goer Gets Cold Shoulder From Instructor

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Woman Believes Mother Is Playing Favorites

Long Friendship Collapses Over Missing Item

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

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Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

religion

Boyfriend's Contact With Exes Raises Fresh Doubts

Man Keeps Girlfriend Hidden From His Family

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sex

One-Time Model Wonders What To Do With Nude Portraits

Son's New Playmate Resides in a Home With Sex Offender

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Woman Rages at Husband for Getting a Good Job

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