Dear Abby: Coping with a self centered party loving boyfriend
A reader reports her boyfriend bought a house with her and hosts frequent family gatherings she dislikes. He ignores her boundaries, cooking and cleaning duties fall to her. She seeks advice on how to cope or separate, with emphasis on quitting unpaid domestic labor and potentially buying out her half. The column also covers a separate inquiry about contacting a great nephew via Child Protective Services and cautions on verification and family consultation.
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Abby
Dear Eric advice column on family tension and boundaries
A reader seeks guidance on marital friction over clutter and a disrespectful in law. The column advises that the husband’s condescending alerts are not the reader’s fault and urges clearer communication, boundaries, and supportive dialogue using resources like a relevant ADHD book.
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Eric
Fresh holiday streaming picks for travel and home viewing
A compact guide to new films and series airing this week. Disney streams Blink and Elton John Never Too Late while Anora hits premium VOD. Netflix hosts Laid and Carry On with star-studded casts. Peacock offers Conclave and Maria. Prime Video features No Good Deed. Max has Sweethearts.
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Luke Wilson
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Stephanie Hsu
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