Dear Abby letters on stepfamily strain and self image
A reader asks how to handle disrespect from her husband’s adult children while she contemplates leaving. Abby counsels prioritizing the marriage, reducing effort at the home, and letting the husband entertain them. Additional letters discuss a father's alcoholism and a scar disclosure, with Abby advising open talk and gentle boundaries.
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Heloise on Proper Care of Fish Home Aquariums
Readers learn to choose appropriate fish based on adult size and temperament, maintain balanced water, avoid overfeeding, and use safe cleaners. A reader shares: line aquarium back with a calendar beach scene. another notes deterring birds with a rubber snake.
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Pet Pal readers share schnauzer Buddy in his living room tent
Readers send in pet photo from Pittston Maine showing 13 year old miniature schnauzer Buddy in a tent inside the home. The item notes where to view Buddy on Heloise.com.
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