Dear Abby letter about write-in campaign and family row
A self aware 51 year old businesswoman asks how to handle her 87 year old aunt who floods her with long letters and questions. The aunt feels hurt by postcard replies and the writer seeks healthier boundaries. A second reader asks about a grandson with a possible foot fetish and how to respond. The column advisor suggests honest communication and, if needed, professional input for unusual behavior. A Hawaii note requests guidance on hosting mainland visitors and costs.
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Grandparents Not Just Convenient Baby-Sitters
A reader laments being treated as a mere babysitting option by grandparents during a planned five week Europe trip. The reply urges respect for grandparents private time and suggests apologizing for assuming easy access to childcare and shared leisure.
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How Cosmetics Promised Youth Turned Sour
A narrator lists dozens of beauty products and free bonuses from a $10 purchase, testing 22 items over 43 minutes. She jokes with her husband about insufficient results and finally discovers an untested jar named Cover Masque said to empower women who dare to become a legend.
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