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Widower's New Romance Includes a Few Red Flags

DEAR ABBY: I am a man who was widowed 11 months ago. I met a woman on a dating site, and we clicked immediately. We have been enjoying each other’s company for several months. We have a long-distance relationship. She lives three hours away.
Widower's New Romance Includes a Few Red Flags

Females Sidle Up to Woman's Boyfriend on the Dance Floor

DEAR ABBY: I’m in an eight-month relationship with a man who is a sexy good dancer. (I’m also a good dancer.) My dilemma is, he attracts a lot of female attention on the dance floor, and sometimes women aggressively come up and dance next to us, vying for his attention (which we usually ignore).
Females Sidle Up to Woman's Boyfriend on the Dance Floor

Too-Generous Dad Risks His Own Financial Well-Being

DEAR ABBY: My father, who is retired, has always had a big heart and almost no regard for himself. Anytime he meets someone in a tough situation, he does whatever he can to make it easier, giving freely of his time and resources without asking for repayment.
Too-Generous Dad Risks His Own Financial Well-Being

The True Meaning of Peter’s Vision

I was researching Peter’s vision. There are arguments today that any creature is clean to eat. But those who argue, must not have read the rest of the chapter to understand what message was really being said. My discussion results in what I see when I read the whole chapter.
The True Meaning of Peter’s Vision

Don’t California Oklahoma

A recent decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court effectively provided the green light for an initiative petition that would completely upend Oklahoma elections, replacing our system with the one used in California and Washington states.

Storms Outside Bring Clouds Inside

Most adults who have lived very long know that a strong storm - with its heavy clouds, pelting hail or blinding snow, driving winds, or flooding rain can bring on certain fear and anxiety. Not to mention downright physical and financial problems when actual disaster strikes.
Storms Outside Bring Clouds Inside

Gay Man is Hurt by Family Members' Hateful Posts

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who has been with my husband for more than 30 years. He’s from a different culture, as are our now-grown adopted children. Most of my family members are religiously and politically conservative.
Gay Man is Hurt by Family Members' Hateful Posts

Mother's Physical Discipline Leaves Witness Unsettled

DEAR ABBY: I was shopping recently and encountered a mother who had her two young children in her cart. One of them was making a loud noise. The mother slapped her hard across the face, yelling, “You’re not getting what you want, so BE QUIET!
Mother's Physical Discipline Leaves Witness Unsettled

DATE BOOK

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 Today is the 267th day of 2025 and the third day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1789, Congress passed the Judiciary Act, which provided for the Supreme Court and the office of attorney general.
DATE BOOK

Siblings not Interested in Sister's Vengeful 'Party' for Dad

DEAR ABBY: My father was a terrible person. He was physically abusive to his wife and kids, and he sexually abused both of my sisters. He was a vicious bully who took every opportunity to humiliate his children and took pleasure in destroying things we worked hard for.
Siblings not Interested in Sister's Vengeful 'Party' for Dad
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