Former colleague wants to date daughter

Former colleague wants to date daughter

Sep 29, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently discovered that a former colleague of mine has expressed interest in dating my adult daughter. This colleague has known my daughter since she was a young child, so I feel extremely uncomfortable about this situation — and a little angry. My daughter is in her late 20s now, so the decision is ultimately up to her, but even if they were to hit it off, I know I'd never be OK with it. He is quite a bit older than she is, and it just rubs me the wrong way. Am I wrong for feeling this way? — Stay Away DEAR STAY AWAY: Step back a moment and think about your colleague. What redeeming qualities does this man have as a person? What do you know about his relationship history? Has he ever done anything untoward regarding your daughter?

Lifestyle changes helpful in dealing with

Lifestyle changes helpful in dealing with gastritis

Sep 29, 2023

Dear Doctors: Can you please talk about gastritis — what it is and why someone gets it? I think I have it, but I don't understand how it happened. Also, is there a special diet you should be on when you're recovering from it? What about probiotics?

Joe Biden’s intentional crisis

Joe Biden’s intentional crisis

Sep 29, 2023

The continuing incursion of illegal border crossers into the United States is the most astonishing story in American politics. There have been days recently in which 10,000 people crossed illegally into the country.

Threat of violence now drives politics

Threat of violence now drives politics

Sep 28, 2023

Maybe I'm losing my mojo. For all the chatter about political violence out there, this column hasn't drawn a death threat in months. Maybe not even this calendar year.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Sep 27, 2023

In 1908, the first Model T automobile was assembled at the Ford factory in Detroit.

Wondering how to end partner’s second chance

Wondering how to end partner’s second chance

Sep 27, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I got together with my ex after being apart for nearly 30 years. We had two good years together, but then he went back to his old ways. He started lying and not following through on promises. It is so sad and disappointing, but I feel like I have given him every chance I could. I can't trust him anymore. That's why we broke up in the first place. He has been so hopeful, though, that I hate to let him down. I know he counts on me for being his rock, but I don't feel safe being with him when I never know if he is going to show up when he says he will or be in a decent mood or simply be a human being. I bet he is what is known as a narcissist. He won't see a therapist, so there is no diagnosis, but what I am experiencing is a man who thinks only of himself.

Phone game addict looks for way to stop

Phone game addict looks for way to stop

Sep 26, 2023

DEAR HARRIETTE: I started playing games on my phone during the pandemic, and I realized today that I am totally hooked. That may seem childish, but more importantly, it is expensive. These games lure you in, and the next thing you know, you are spending money to buy more chances to do something. The dollars add up fast. The game is fun, but the bill at the end of the month is outrageous. I probably spent several thousand dollars this summer playing games. How can I wean myself off of this habit? I am not a teenager. I can't even believe I have been this stupid. It's nuts, but I love it. How can I stop? — Addicted DEAR ADDICTED: You have taken the first step by acknowledging that you have a problem. Now it's time for your self-discipline to kick in.

September sunshine takes me back to childhood

September sunshine takes me back to childhood

Sep 26, 2023

He was sitting outside his home on a tiny patio, wearing a fedora and smoking a cigar. He had a portable music player sitting beside him, and he looked as if he was enjoying the September sunshine about as much as anyone could.

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