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Eldest son having issues dealing with breakupSubscriber

My two adult sons and I were devastated. He also emptied his and my joint bank accounts. The younger son lives with his father, who allows the girlfriend to sleep over there.

Lack of sex deserves an explanationSubscriber

Q: Can a woman go without sex and affection and be healthy? I'm married, and have been in this relationship for 16 years, but the last six have been sexless. There's nothing at all - no compliments, no kisses, nothing that requires him to touch me.

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Q: My wife hasn't had enough interest in sex to initiate it more than once in a dozen years. This clear message that she could not care less if she ever had sex with me has resulted in celibacy for us. I've trained myself to not get aroused around her, by never touching her in bed, and travelling for work much more.

Pet loss prompts discussionSubscriber

Dear Readers: Many of you responded with stories of your own heartfelt grief and advice over pet loss, to a reader's account of her beloved dog's fatal attack by a pit bull, whose owners were cruel with their animals (Mar.14): Reader 1: "I had a little dog for 11 years after my wife died; he was my constant companion.

Boyfriend's distance demands answersSubscriber

Q: The man I've been dating for three years divorced a couple of years before we met, and shares custody of his three children. I've been very generous and pay for half our dates. I've also been kind and supportive when he was unemployed awhile, and when his father was sick.

Birthday shouldn't be friendship testSubscriber

Q: I'm a male, mid-20s, whose birthday is coming up. However, I currently have no significant friends for this day since distancing myself from my closest male friend. I have two female acquaintances with whom I've tried to re-connect, and am considering sending birthday invitations.

New relationship should be considered carefully for kids' sakeSubscriber

Q: I was secretly unhappy in my marriage for years. I got involved with someone, my ex found out, and we separated. We share 50/50 custody of our three young children. I see him almost daily. He's still close with my family. It's been over a year since we separated.

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