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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 Today is the 347th day of 2024 and the 82nd day of autumn. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 DEAR ABBY: As a 22-year-old gay man, I have tried dating apps to no avail. One guy was 10 years older than me, ex-military (Air Force) and extremely clingy in the first few hours of texting.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner for three years. We met on a dating site but were not able to get together often because of prior plans and vacations we both had scheduled.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I am a 43-year-old woman who has struggled with self-esteem and personal relationships my entire life.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I just turned 29. My partner, “Jeremy,” and I have been together for six years and have talked about getting engaged.

WHAT IF... The Shakespeare and Company book store welcomed us. It was nestled between old buildings on a Paris street directly across from the grandeur of Notre Dame.

I am convinced of a truth after living all these years on this earth. Simply and baldly stated, there are some people who have bathed themselves in misery for years. And they truly do not want anyone to hand them a big thick towel to dry off.

Now that this year’s elections have concluded, Republican caucuses have selected leadership in both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature. State Rep. Kyle Hilbert of Bristow will serve as speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives while state Sen.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I need advice about a new relationship. I am a 60-year-old man. I divorced last year and met a nice woman named “Eileen” shortly afterward, and things seemed to be going well.