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Dear Annie: First, I just want to say how much ... I even gave him a “cheat sheet” on picking out fresh flowers because, bless his heart, he had no idea how to avoid half-wilted bouquets.

Dear Annie: I’m a divorced woman in my late 40s with a child in college, and for the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve been in a wonderful, loving relationship with a man I’ll call “Matt.” ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a divorced woman in my late 40s with a child in college, and for the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve been in a wonderful, loving relationship with a man I’ll call “Matt.” ...

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for over 20 years. Recently, he has become increasingly controlling, checking all my movements and whereabouts, even while we are both at home.

DEAR ABBY: I grew up in a big lower-class family in which there has always been drama, fights, gossip, etc. I made a vow to myself that when I had my own family, I would raise them better.

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for over 20 years. Recently, he has become increasingly controlling, checking all my movements and whereabouts, even while we are both at home.

Dear Annie: I’m a divorced woman in my late 40s with a child in college, and for the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve been in a wonderful, loving relationship with a man I’ll call “Matt.” ...

Dear Abby advises a mother who has a child with persistent medical issues that keeps going from place to place and being primarily reliant on her despite his past troubles.

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