Dear Abby letters on friendship and perfectionism argue for outreach
A reader on loneliness describes estrangement after coming out and losing friends. The columnist suggests volunteering during holidays to meet people and form new connections. A second letter details a husband’s struggle with a perfectionist wife and lack of communication, seeking how to coexist and cope.
Unhappy hubby in Michigan and OCD perfectionism
Dear Abby advises a husband about his wife’s obsession with perfection, suggesting OCD as a possible factor and urging therapy. It notes self-care through hobbies and contact details for Dear Abby’s column by Abigail Van Buren and Jeanne Phillips.
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TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN
A fill in the crossword puzzle with across and down clues list including many entries such as 10 Long shoal 14 Ben on Bona 15 Suits to- 16 Buddhist mo etc and several cryptic token hints for names places and terms.
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Hints: readers share thrifty, creative kitchen and toy tips
A column of reader ideas covers stuffing shoebox gifts for needy children, repurposing cereal bags for cooling sheets and transport, blending loose tea with citrus peels and spices, organizing game pieces in labeled bags, and securing soap dishes with shelf liner to prevent slipping.
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