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Did the Ugly Duckling Become a Swan, or Did He Just Think She Did? Apr. 17, 2020

Tales From the Front

You know the way mothers and fathers say they love all their children equally? They don't. They have... Read More

Yes, Tell Parents Immediately About Sister's Behavior Apr. 14, 2020

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: I'm 14, and I have an 18-year-old sister who has terrible driving habits. In the past y... Read More

The Impossibility of Tying Down Peter Pan Apr. 11, 2020

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I'm a widow. It's been nine years since I lost my husband. I have been in a friendship w... Read More

Tidbits Apr. 08, 2020

Single File®

— Keep the child support check and visits from your kids' father distinct and separate in your... Read More

Apartnership Apr. 01, 2020

Single File®

Dear Readers: Yes, this column is a rerun. But because the concept (and the reality) is very much on... Read More

The End of Love Mar. 25, 2020

Single File®

The last scene of once-wondrous love isn't pretty. The anguish of that finale is pain I wouldn't wis... Read More

Does the Cook County Hospital Cafeteria Have a Liquor License? Mar. 06, 2020

Tales From the Front

Most first dates involve eating or drinking. And the man usually picks the spot. It tells a lot abou... Read More

What-If and As-If: Part 2 Mar. 04, 2020

Single File®

I left that tiny apartment when I remarried (no more sleeping in the living room), but the principle... Read More

Grisly Bare Mar. 03, 2020

The Science Advice Goddess

I hooked up with a really good friend a few times. We both agreed to forget about it to preserve our... Read More

Taking Yes for an Answer Feb. 28, 2020

Tales From the Front

We recently heard from "Skeptical," who wondered if he had reason to suspect his wife was cheating o... Read More

What If or As If? Feb. 26, 2020

Single File®

Years ago, during my single-mom-and-widow phase, fear was very much the biggest part of my emotional... Read More

A Mercury Retrograde Mardi Gras Feb. 25, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday

If your life were a Mardi Gras parade, what would your float be like? The meetup of the moon and a r... Read More

There's a Lesson Here Feb. 21, 2020

Tales From the Front

Kim and John were 19 when they met. They married eight months later. She says he was "very good look... Read More

Lunar Productivity High Feb. 19, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday

The Capricorn moon is cheering on industrious vibes. Even though morning rubs Venus the wrong way, t... Read More

The Second Look: Part 2 Feb. 19, 2020

Single File®

The Second Look at a promising someone is among my favorite mental delicacies because it changes sha... Read More

Romance Can Turn Brutal -- Especially for the Children Feb. 15, 2020

Diane Dimond

If you're the typical U.S. consumer, you just shelled out money to celebrate Valentine's Day. Collec... Read More

The Second Look Feb. 12, 2020

Single File®

Admit it. You've been bowled over by the good looks and smooth manner of someone who shall remain na... Read More

Senior Valentines Feb. 10, 2020

Dear Doug

Q: My wife and I celebrated our 53rd wedding anniversary last year. None of our friends have reached... Read More

He Likes Tats, Just Not Hers Feb. 07, 2020

Tales From the Front

We can debate whether love at first sight actually exists. (I say no. Lust at first sight, yes. Att... Read More

Slow Moves Feb. 05, 2020

Single File®

The S'More dating app believes you're wise enough to suspend visual judgment of a candidate until yo... Read More