Lost love and duty clash in a long marriage
Dear Embattled writes from North Carolina about a 26 year marriage to Laura who has a degenerative disease. He is not attracted and Laura feels a wifely duty to have sex. They argue when he declines and he fears hurting her. The adviser urges joint counseling, notes a large gap, and stresses Laura’s need to feel desirable.
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Ann Landers advice on seeking counseling for marriage
The column urges readers to view Ann Landers guidance as practical advice. It stresses that competent counseling and good medical attention can strengthen a marriage and recommends obtaining both for healthier partnership.
Dear Ann Letter Recalls a Difficult Mother-in-Law
A reader recounts twenty five years of emotional abuse by her mother in law while married to Louis. She describes manipulation, neglect of grandchildren, and a final withdrawal that ended contact. The writer reflects on the loss and notes the mother in law missed out on family moments.
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Dear Ann columnist on a camp allowance dispute
A Chicago reader asks if a 12 year old should be paid for four weeks at camp. The mother supports paying the allowance, seeing it as not punishment, while the father calls it a paid vacation. The column suggests children often receive camp allowances to learn thrift or spending.
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Birthday guidance for Libra to Sagittarius insight and ease
Energy runs high yet caution urged in the year ahead as you choose projects carefully. Libra undergoes changes and should adapt while adding a refined look. Scorpio should take a break and reconnect with a friend. Sagittarius should push ideas at work and be praised for diplomacy.
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Capricorn to Virgo Horoscope Roundup in Brief
Capricorn faces an emotional fix and should act physically to gain clarity. Aquarius warns against secret affairs and advises relying on imagination to avoid embarrassment. Pisces urges group involvement but warns against overcommitment. Aries cautions against circular colleagues and large purchases without research. Taurus seeks change, Gemini advises frugality and study, Cancer signals partnership opportunities, Leo touts business ideas and a pet, Virgo favors fun and socializing with friends.
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Illinois Direct Hogs Prices Steady Across Weight Classes
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices unavailable. Illinois Direct Hogs Laws show steady ranges: 300-400 lbs 33.00-34.00, 400-500 lbs 34.00-35.00, 500-600 lbs 35.00-37.00, several over 600 lbs 36.00-38.00. Boars under 300 lbs 28.00-33.00, some 35.00, over 300 lbs 20.00-23.00.
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Grain futures slip as Wall Street rally falters
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The Dow Jones rose 368.05 points to 8603.86 as bargain hunters lifted stocks on Monday, rebounding from a brutal week. Analysts caution gains may fade amid anxiety over government retaliation and the economy's hit, with profits and layoffs signaling weaker consumer spending ahead.
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