Liar and a cheat deserves the boot Tales From the Front
A reader recounts six years with a cheating partner who denied accusations, rekindled a relationship, and kept nude photos and contact details from past affairs. The advice urges trusting instincts, ending the relationship, and moving on. Cheryl Lavin signs off with contact details for Tales From the Front.
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Dallas Cowboy
Between Two Worlds The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce
Elizabeth Marquardt discusses the enduring impact of parental divorce on grown children. Her study with Norval Glenn, the book, and reviews of Wallerstein and Hetherington frame how kids feel pulled between two homes, grow up fast, and often keep peace through secrets.
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Elizabeth Marquardt
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Think Tank
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Judith Wallerstein
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Miss Manners Debunks Inviting Up and Gifting Down
A reader asks about social norms of gifting and social elevation. Miss Manners says the rule applies to professional life, not friends, and that a fiance asks about bridal customs. The column notes the mother gives away the bride and allows multiple father figures, with Miss Manners endorsing two givers when appropriate.
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