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My Boyfriend Is Craving a Special Sex “Trick.” I Cannot, for the Life of Me, Figure It Out.

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Help! My Ex Got Another Woman Pregnant During Our Marriage. Now She Has the Gall to Expect Something From Me.

Jenée Desmond-Harris

I Have MS. Do I Have to Tell Dates About My Disability?

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Our Family Just Experienced an Unfathomable Loss. I’m Worried About My Daughter’s Reaction.

Hillary Frey

My Husband Is Home Most of the Time. But He Has a Bizarre Take on How We Should Divide Chores.

Ilyce Glink

My Dad Has Made Comments About My Appearance All of My Life. I’ve Had Enough.

Allison Price

My Husband Insists on a Cruel Punishment for Our Kids. I Can’t Bear to Watch.

Allison Price

I’m Giving My Boyfriend Every Man’s Dream. He Can’t Handle It.

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