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by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

PSA: Not Everyone Has To Be Married

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Advice for Difficult Financial Times

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Sense & Sensitivity

New Boyfriend Is Too Attached To His Phone

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Ask Natalie: Did your partner cheat on his work trip? Boyfriend’s best friend hates you. How do you deal?
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Today's life Spotlight

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Message About New Husband Arrives Anonymously

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Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for November 20, 2025

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Sense & Sensitivity

Friend Flip-Flops on Canceling Plans

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Ask Someone Else's Mom

Winning Bids for Abandoned Storage Lockers Result in Unexpected Discoveries

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The Discerning Investor

Should You Prepare for a Future Inheritance?

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Ask Natalie: Found your aunt’s OnlyFans account and not sure what to do? Mom follows you on TikTok and comments on your posts about her…now what?

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abuse

Three's More Than a Crowd for This Tiny Apartment

Two Daughters Make Clear Whose Side They've Taken

addiction

Longtime Friendship Collapses Amid Lies, Drugs and Deception

Quarter-Century Marriage Is an Intimacy-Free Zone

aging

Dinner Guests Always Bring Their Dog

Our Society Struggles With a 'Good Morning'

covid-19

In-Laws Keep Spouses Off Family-Only Text Thread

Husband's Selfish Choices Aggravate Wife

death

Grieving Friend Produces Off-the-Wall Accusations

Sister Relishes Voicing Her Opinion

dogs

The Treat Lady Again

Six-Dog Party

environment

March Inspiration

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 30, 2021

etiquette & ethics

Newlyweds Butt Heads Over Career and Family Choices

Husband Cares for Ill Wife as Golden Anniversary Approaches

family & parenting

Flurry of New Sounds Drifts Through Quiet Neighborhood

A DNA Test, an Email and a Family Secret

friends & neighbors

gender identity

School Fails To Protect Student From Harassment

Cross-Dressing Man Eager for Halloween Opportunity

health & safety

The Truth Comes Out Via Conveniently Timed Text

Bookworm Husband Doesn't Do Much Else

holidays & celebrations

Passover Begins Tonight

Insensitive Remarks Are Hard To Swallow

interior design

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 07, 2021

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

marriage & divorce

mental health

Gym-goer Gets Cold Shoulder From Instructor

money

Woman Believes Mother Is Playing Favorites

Long Friendship Collapses Over Missing Item

outdoor

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 28, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 17, 2021

physical health

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Power Tumbling Competitions Are Too Hard for Grandmother to Watch

Ask Someone Else's Mom

Expectant Dad Shares His Wife's Morning Sickness

religion

Boyfriend's Contact With Exes Raises Fresh Doubts

Man Keeps Girlfriend Hidden From His Family

self-worth

sex

One-Time Model Wonders What To Do With Nude Portraits

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

teens

Woman Rages at Husband for Getting a Good Job

Relative Tries To Make a Point With Gifts

wildlife

Do Just One Thing

Do Just One Thing for January 03, 2021

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Do Just One Thing for January 26, 2020

work & school

Wedding Planning Shifts to a Cousin's Appearance

Generous Gift Isn't Enough for Mom Who Asks for More

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