Dear Abby: Coming out secret harms fiancée and family
A reader asks about a gay son who asks secrecy before coming out. The columnist urges honesty with the fiancée, notes acceptance can ease distress, and emphasizes open family dialogue for genuine happiness. A reader from Kilgore, Texas adds a traffic safety reminder about texting while driving.
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AL Dente and Hints From Heloise
Dear Heloise explains al dente as pasta firm to bite with a touch of tenderness and continued cooking after heat removal. The column shares tips on timing, serving, fruit fiber facts, and kid friendly baking aids plus a microwave popcorn hint.
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