From High School Crush to Quiet Dilemma
A reader confesses a long enduring crush on Cheryl Lavin, meeting in high school and losing touch. After years of missed chances and a recent job setback, he seeks advice on how to reconnect without seeming predatory. The columnist urges a direct phone call to reconnect as colleagues, gauge her status, and propose a date if appropriate.
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Leaving an Abusive Relationship Is a Path to Safety
Judi Light Hopson Emma Hopson and Knight Ridder Tribune discuss the challenges of leaving violently abusive relationships, urging support networks and planning. Ted Hagen shares his decade after leaving. experts stress blame, fear, shelter, police involvement, and survivor resilience.
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Miss Manners: Not ready to date after loss
Judith Martin offers a polite reply for widows who resist dating while grieving. She advises using the phrase I am in mourning to halt unsolicited dating talk, noting mourning signals a formal period after bereavement and may deter further pressure. The column also answers a reader on escalator etiquette, suggesting measured steps: speak louder, tap lightly, and move quickly if needed.
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