Impotence and Masturbation in a Troubled Marriage
A reader seeks guidance as a husband hides habitual masturbation behind a claim that all men do it. The Dr Gott column advises open discussion of desires, consider counseling, and exploring whether the couple can keep the marriage intact by addressing intimate needs and expectations.
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DR. Gutt
Gott
Tellus
Home remodeling may topple a troubled marriage
Dear Abby counsels a reader facing a collapsing partnership as clutter, hostility, and broken promises around remodeling strain marriage. The writer, living with a complicating mother, is urged to re-evaluate the relationship electrical, legal steps suggested if the home life cannot improve and divorce or annulment considered only after professional advice.
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Abby
Des Moines
Arry Sronters
Where do lost socks go according to a Hanes survey
Hanes commissioned a survey by Caravan Opinion Research Corporation of 508 women and 507 men on missing socks and sock preferences. Key findings show 80 percent of women have lost a sock from a pair, 57 percent save the mate, 30 percent keep it indefinitely, 15 percent discard it, and guesses on missing sock destinations include the dryer and even imaginary sock heaven.
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Hanes Hosiery
Caravan Opinion Research Corporation
Planning for the ugly stuff of retirement
Mr and Mrs R outline common gaps in retirement planning focusing on long term care, nursing home costs, end of life needs, and family support. The piece stresses failing to budget for healthcare, housing, and caregiving as secrets to real security beyond vacations and hobbies.
Birth mother voices in adoption debate on honor and pain
A reader letter discusses birth mothers versus adoptive parents, arguing adopted status is not a privilege and highlighting lifelong grief. The column also touches on film ratings decisions by parent panels and how views vary among families.
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DR. Wallace
Renee
Adophon
Wallace
Sanford
Dee Wallace
Seal Aid
Brunswick
Soldier author Col Fitz-Enz signs books nationwide
Col Fitz-Enz, retired 30 year Army officer and documentarian famed for War of 1812 works, is promoting Why A Soldier and its sequels. He will sign at Borders Books and Music on December 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 30 p.m and also at Washington DC and London events. Also available at Waldenbooks Fort Detrick PX and Amazon.com.
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Plattsburgh
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Borders Books and Music
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Borders
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Fort Detrick PX
Amazon.com
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