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Dear Abby Advice on TV Addiction and Indian Giver Origin
A reader seeks help for a boyfriend addicted to television and considers ending the relationship if unchangeable. Abby notes many struggle with TV dependence but cautions against breakup unless tolerance fails. Another letter questions the origin of the term Indian giver and Abby cites sources explaining its historical usage and biases.
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