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My husband says I ruined his life by moving

Dear Annie: Once or twice a year, my husband reminds me that I ‘ruined his life’ by forcing him to move

DEAR THINKING: I’m so sorry you’re going through this. It sounds like you’ve been carrying a heavy emotional burden for a long time. Your feelings matter, and you deserve to feel peace and happiness in your life. Speak openly with your husband about your feelings.

Oregonian · 15h

Dear Annie: My husband says I ‘ruined his life’ by deciding to live closer to our son, grandson

I am struggling with how to handle this situation. My husband and I have been married for 44 years, and we have one son who is married with a grandson. Five years ago, we decided to move closer to our son’s family to be near our grandson.

Dear Annie: My husband says I ruined his life by moving

Adding to this, my husband strongly dislikes our son’s mother-in-law, which he has made very clear to me. He refuses to attend holiday dinners if she will be there. Our daughter

We saved for a fun retirement

Penn Live · 5h

Dear Annie: Jealous brother makes snide comments about our new vacation home

Annie shares some thoughts with a retiree on how to smooth things over with his brother, including inviting him and his wife to their new vacation home. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) AP

Dear Annie: My brother’s jealousy is tearing our family apart

My wife received a lot of guilt from them when we recently took a trip to Europe for our anniversary. Then we began to get comments like, “We wish we could do that,” or, “It must be nice.” And we have heard from a mutual friend that my brother frequently makes remarks about our lifestyle.

Dear Annie: We saved for a fun retirement, but jealous brother keeps making snide comments

On the other hand, my brother and his wife switched jobs often and lived a life of “keeping up with the Jones.” They always complained about not having enough money but then would go out and borrow money for a new car or to take a vacation.

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Dear Annie: When they rang the doorbell, I chose not to answer ... now I’m feeling guilty

DEAR FEELING AWKWARD: You were absolutely not wrong to prioritize your comfort and well-being. Managing unexpected visitors ...

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Dear Annie: My husband resents our move to be near our grandson

"It’s reached the point where I’m seriously considering divorce, as I no longer want to live with this constant tension and ...

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Dear Annie: Was I wrong when I ignored uninvited guests who showed up at my door?

You were absolutely not wrong to prioritize your comfort and well-being. Managing unexpected visitors can be challenging, ...

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Dear Annie: Handling unexpected guests

Dear Feeling Awkward: You were absolutely not wrong to prioritize your comfort and well-being. Managing unexpected visitors ...

Sioux City Journal4h

Dear Annie: Somatic therapy could help with trauma

I'm a 45-year-old male and have had many traumatic events in my past, including abuses too bad to name. My problem is, as I ...

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Dear Abby: Mom’s car ‘gift’ has strings attached after I was hit by drunk driver

Without warning, my mother bought me the exact same car that was totaled in the accident. But I'd already bought a new car.

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Dear Annie: When grandmotherhood looks different

Dear Nana: I’m so sorry for the pain you’re feeling. Your grief is real and valid, and it’s OK to feel sadness for the role ...

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Dear Annie: My brother and sister-in-law made poor financial choices throughout their lives, now envy us in retirement

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane offers advice to a reader who is tired of hearing comments from his brother about ...

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