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Carolyn Hax Her syndicated column is billed as advice with attitude and a grounded set of values.		Carolyn Hax

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It's not him, not her -- but a little of both
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "My ex and I broke up because he insisted he NEVER wanted to get married, didn't believe in marriage, etc. Seven months later, he's engaged ... I just got the wedding invitation."

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2009
Relationship's security isn't in 'girlfriend' title
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "I'm in a relationship phase that always makes me feel nuts. It's the space between "being together" and not."

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009
It's time to revisit your idea of marriage
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "Over recent years, I have suspected my husband of cheating on me, which he hotly denies. However, after a bit of snooping, the evidence is mounting."

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009
Set boundaries, but don't exclude relatives
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "Since the moment my mother and mother-in-law found out I was pregnant they have driven us insane with their desire to be way more involved than we are comfortable with."

TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009
Don't wait for guy to change, because it's not going to happen
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "I really love my boyfriend, but I'm sick of waiting for him to grow up."

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009
Girlfriend needs to let her guy deal with mental, family issues
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "My boyfriend gets very depressed and basically drops off the face of the earth. His mom took it very personally when he did this a few months ago."

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009
Stop rationalizing your mom's behavior
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "My mom is constantly criticizing my husband for not being as helpful and warm as my brother-in-law, 'John.'"

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009
It's about your opinion, not his
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "My boyfriend and I, both in our early 30s. I work as a journalist, and he reads most of my articles but never comments on them."

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009
He said he'd help; so what's the problem?
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "I really want to paint the walls of our apartment. My boyfriend wouldn't mind the change, but isn't nearly as interested as I am."

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009
It's OK to point out friend's behavior
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "I have a friend who I worry is drifting toward an affair. There's no upside to raising the subject, but it's hard to watch someone you love edge closer to a baaaaad decision."

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
Boyfriend must respect boundaries, or go
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: "For logistical reasons, my S.O. lives at my place on weekends. For the most part, it's fun. But I usually live alone, and I'm set in my ways."

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009
Mitigation can help in a family conflict
Carolyn Hax: A reader writes: Offer of help wasn't appropriate. How now to handle the hurt feelings on both sides?

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