Dear Abby bikini at family gatherings sparks conflict
A 24-year-old plus sized woman prefers bikinis at home and one piece in public. She faces a heated dispute with her mother who says the bikini makes people uncomfortable, while cousins and aunts generally support her. The clash centers on family comfort vs body confidence.
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Dear Abby column excerpts on comfort home rules and marriage
Reader questions about being comfortable in a childhood home and relation with a daughter’s weight. A separate letter from a mother of three seeks guidance after a violent marriage and unemployment. Abby suggests consulting a spiritual adviser and a lawyer for Kenyan marriage laws and financial support questions.
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Ask Amy Columns on Infidelity and Family Strains
A Chicago Tribune reader asks how to handle a daughter’s infidelity and family fallout. Amy cautions that a bored marriage may prompt risky affairs and urges counseling, communication, and custody considerations.
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