Second chances in marriage Dear Abby column advice
A reader shares a long history of two marriages and two divorces with the same partner, then remarries the first spouse. The column advises counseling to address issues, notes that some unions survive multiple splits, and emphasizes keeping faith while recognizing abusive cases require divorce.
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Embracing Color in a Beige Living Room Makeover
Interior decorator Candice Olson guides a 20-year beige furnished home to color with dusty silver blue and cream. She replaces beige sheers with raw silk drapes, refinishes original hardwood floors, and adds champagne gold curtains, a cream suede sofa, and blue accents. The result is a bright, luxurious space centered by a mirror and orange-toned French chairs, showing color can be gradual and tasteful.
Diverse parenting styles spark advice in Dear Amy column
An advice column addresses a conflict over a strict 18 month old sleep schedule set by a daughter in law who is a psychiatrist. The columnist suggests discussing with the son's views and balancing structure with family joy, then shifts to a reader planning a practical wedding gift idea via travel fund contributions for a Australia Fiji honeymoon.
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