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Expecting mom’s vaccine rules for visitors spark family clash, Abby advises boundaries
advice2 days ago

Expecting mom’s vaccine rules for visitors spark family clash, Abby advises boundaries

A pregnant woman asks whether visitors should be up-to-date on vaccines as her doctor recommended; some relatives resist and prefer testing or masking, leaving her stressed and resentful. Dear Abby says to prioritize the baby’s safety, follow medical guidance, and set clear boundaries (even distancing for the first three months) if family won’t respect wishes, and to consider family therapy for ongoing family tensions.

via The Mercury News|
#advice#boundaries#family
Focus Forward: February 19 Horoscope Encourages Ambition and Balance
horoscopes8 days ago

Focus Forward: February 19 Horoscope Encourages Ambition and Balance

Today's Globe and Mail horoscopes provide sign-by-sign guidance focused on resilience, ambition, and prioritizing goals, urging Aries to bounce back after setbacks, Gemini to push career plans, Cancer to pursue bold journeys even if alone, and Aquarius to stay aligned with their top priority; a birthday note champions bold, self-belief to turn ideas into reality.

via The Globe and Mail|
#advice#astrology#daily
Slot Machines Sapped Their Savings: An Elderly Couple's Bankruptcy
lifestyle18 days ago

Slot Machines Sapped Their Savings: An Elderly Couple's Bankruptcy

A Dear Abby reader reveals her husband’s slot-machine gambling drained about $600,000 of their savings, leaving the couple in their 80s bankrupt and reliant on their son who now controls their money. The wife is depressed by their situation, and Abby counsels discussing finances with the son to adjust his limited support rather than punishing the parents for the husband’s addiction. The column also includes discussion of a separate privacy dispute raised by another reader about home surveillance.

via New York Post|
#addiction#advice#bankruptcy
Travel Etiquette: How to Handle America Mockery Abroad
lifestyle1 month ago

Travel Etiquette: How to Handle America Mockery Abroad

A Washington Post Miss Manners column tackles a letter from an American couple who travel on local tours and frequently hear jokes ridiculing the United States. They ask if they should simply stand there and feel humiliated. Judith Martin (Miss Manners) offers etiquette guidance on handling such moments with grace while traveling, suggesting polite responses and boundaries to maintain a positive experience without surrendering dignity.

via The Washington Post|
#advice#etiquette#judith-martin
Car obsession tests a couple’s time together; readers weigh in
advice1 month ago

Car obsession tests a couple’s time together; readers weigh in

Carolyn Hax’s readers weigh in on a letter about a husband who loves cars so much it crowds out couple time; while the writer is glad he has a passion, she wants more shared moments and clearer boundaries, and commenters offer strategies for balancing hobbies with the relationship, such as scheduling time together, communicating needs, and finding ways to involve the hobby without sidelining the partnership.

via The Washington Post|
#advice#family-issues#hobbies
Cancer Survivor Faces Ongoing Depression, Rejects 'Getting Over It'
advice1 month ago

Cancer Survivor Faces Ongoing Depression, Rejects 'Getting Over It'

A woman diagnosed with breast cancer expresses her feelings of depression and frustration over societal expectations to 'get over' her diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging complex emotions during recovery. Annie Lane advises that feeling conflicted is normal and encourages honest communication and self-compassion. The column also touches on a separate story of a man dealing with his wife's decision to divorce after years of caregiving, highlighting the importance of understanding long-term emotional buildup and seeking support.

via OregonLive.com|
#advice#cancer#depression
Woman Celebrates Cancer Remission but Struggles with Survivor Identity
advice1 month ago

Woman Celebrates Cancer Remission but Struggles with Survivor Identity

A woman who has recently completed cancer treatment feels conflicted about being labeled a 'survivor' due to ongoing side effects and emotional struggles. She expresses frustration over societal expectations to feel triumphant and the difficulty in discussing her true feelings, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging all human emotions during recovery. The advice highlights that healing is a process, and feeling vulnerable or conflicted does not negate one's resilience or status as a survivor.

via AL.com|
#advice#cancer#depression
Casual Friendship Strains Under Medical Challenges
advice1 month ago

Casual Friendship Strains Under Medical Challenges

A woman who has been helping a friend with medical and transportation needs for over 20 years is seeking advice on how to set boundaries and stop being so involved, recognizing that her role has shifted from friendship to caretaking and it's become too burdensome. The advice suggests gently ending her assistance, encouraging the friend to rely on family and professional services, and prioritizing her own well-being.

via OregonLive.com|
#advice#boundaries#caretaking