Advice Column Letters on Dating and Honesty
A reader asks whether to hide past sex history on new dates and why honesty matters. Cheryl Lavin counsels evasiveness on first dates until trust forms, then disclosure as appropriate. Another letter urges self-improvement to attract partners, with guidance on grooming and confidence.
Learning to End Verbal Abuse in a Relationship
A guide outlines steps to stop verbal abuse in intimate partnerships. It emphasizes recognizing patterns, seeking support, setting boundaries, and practicing respectful communication to protect victims and promote healthier interactions.
Verbal quarrels threaten marriages and call for change
A columnist urges couples to curb mean remarks at home and at the table. It notes many fights stem from criticizing parenting or bad habits and suggests a written pact to stop disrespectful talk and repair damaged trust.
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Laura
Ground rules for a respectful marriage partnership
A guide for couples to set positive rules including respectful speech, weekly problem reviews, and teamwork. Counseling insights from Judi Hopson Emma Hopson and psychologist Ted Hagen emphasize tone awareness and accountability to repair long term relationship harmony.
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Emma Hopson
Ted Hagen
Judi Hopson
Miss Manners on correcting wary perceptions of obsession
Judith Martin responds that friends may label a strong interest as passion or obsession. A reader seeks a gentle correction from obsession to general interest, and Miss Manners notes the common shift in language. In a separate query, a parent asks if misplaced graduation stationery excuses not sending thank you notes. Miss Manners says thanks should be sent if possible but is not required.
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Cheryl
Brad Pitt
Cindy
Judith Martin
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