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		<title><![CDATA[When a Wedding Invite Asks Too Much]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My husband and I are invited to my co-worker's daughter's
midweek black-tie wedding at 3 p.m. My husband and I would need to leave
work early to attend, and I feel it's a burden to both take time off
work and purchase or rent black-...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4062189</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/11/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bright Light, Sleepless Nights]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My neighbor "Rod" installed a motion-activated floodlight
that shines directly into our bedroom window every time our dog (or
another animal) moves in the yard -- which is often. It goes off all
night long.

I mentioned it once, and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4061318</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/10/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Standing Firm When Family Is Divided]]></title>
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Dear Annie: Hopefully you can help me. I've read your column for years.
My two kids are adults and have kids of their own, and they have always
gotten along. However, last Thanksgiving, my son and his family decided
not to stay when they found ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4060690</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/09/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Good Fences, Better Boundaries]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I have a neighbor whom I used to enjoy very much. We would
chat at the mailbox, exchange holiday cookies and occasionally sit on
each other's porch for a friendly visit. She was the kind of neighbor
everyone hopes to have close by.

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		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4059743</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/08/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Being Needed Isn't the Same as Being Seen]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I am wondering if I am the only one who feels this way,
though I suspect I am not. From the outside, my life looks full. I have
family, friends, responsibilities and a calendar that rarely seems
empty. Yet somehow, I often feel ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4058772</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/07/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Carrying the Weight of a One-Sided Friendship]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I am writing about a friendship that has weighed on my heart
for quite some time. I have known this woman for more than 20 years, and
in many ways, she has been a loyal and lively part of my life. We have
celebrated happy occasions ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4057639</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/06/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Hopeful Promise of Easter]]></title>
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Dear Annie: Easter arrives with beauty all its own. It comes dressed in
spring light, blooming branches, pastel colors and the quiet comfort of
knowing that life can begin again. For many, it is a deeply meaningful
holy day. For others, it is a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4056647</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/05/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Feeling Lost in the Pew]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My question is: Can I still keep going to my church or is it
time to cut ties? This is complicated because my husband was a pastor
and I appreciated him greatly as a preacher. He took early retirement,
but we stayed in the same town ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4055517</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/04/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Bare-Minimum Brunch Guest]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both
sides of the family -- about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a
glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two.

My problem is my sister-in-law, "Brenda." For the past ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4054687</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/03/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Biting My Tongue Over Husband's Bad Habit]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My otherwise extremely well-mannered husband, "Ted," has
developed an unspeakably disgusting habit, and I need help addressing
it.

The backstory: About a year ago, there was an accident involving Ted,
his brother and a couple of our...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4053845</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/02/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Kids' Privilege Has Distorted Their Perspectives]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My spouse and I chose to raise our kids in a neighborhood
with excellent schools and a strong sense of community. The downside is
that it's also a very affluent area, and many of the families around us
are far wealthier than we are. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4052936</link>
 
    <pubDate>Apr/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Drawing Boundaries Without Hurting Family Ties]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I've been married to my husband for six years, and for the
most part we have a happy, peaceful life together. The one area where
things feel complicated is with my in-laws.

My husband is very close to his parents, which is something...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4051738</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/31/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Coffee Shop Connection Worth Exploring?]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I'm writing with a small story that left me with a
surprisingly big question.

Every morning before work, I stop by the same little coffee shop down
the street. I started going there because it was convenient, but over
time it's ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4050753</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Palm Sunday and the Strength in Small Gestures]]></title>
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Dear Readers: This week, many Christians around the world observe Palm
Sunday, the day that begins Holy Week. In the biblical story, crowds
gathered along the road to welcome Jesus Christ as he entered Jerusalem.
They waved palm branches and ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4049746</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Seeds of Suspicion]]></title>
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Dear Annie: This situation has been bothering me for four years and is
much more complicated, but I'll try to be brief. I'm a horticulturist
and plant collector and have lived in my home for 38 years. I've put my
extra time and money into my ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4048705</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Waiting for a Commitment That May Never Come]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My best friend of 22 years recently started dating a man who
"doesn't believe in marriage." She's 41, has always wanted children and
froze her eggs at 38. He's 45, divorced twice and says labels are "a
social construct."

They've ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4047812</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Big Birthday With an Even Bigger Price Tag]]></title>
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Dear Annie: My younger sister is turning 30 and has planned a birthday
dinner at a trendy rooftop restaurant where the tasting menu is $165 per
person -- not including drinks, tax or tip. She also wants us to split
the cost of a professional ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4047055</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Our Marriage Is Great, But Our Love Has Gone Quiet]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I have been married for 22 years to a good man. He is
faithful, hardworking and, by most people's standards, a wonderful
husband. He has never given me any reason to doubt his loyalty, and he
has always taken his responsibilities ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4046301</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[When a Friend's 'Help' Feels Like a Put-Down]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I'm having a problem that feels small, but it's starting to
make me dread seeing someone I care about.

One of my closest friends has gotten into the habit of "correcting" me
in public. If I tell a story, she interrupts to adjust a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4045366</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[From Retirement Dreams to Raising Kids Again]]></title>
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Dear Annie: I never imagined I'd be packing school lunches again at 62.

My husband, "Tom," and I raised our children, worked hard and finally
reached that stage where life felt calmer. We downsized, paid off most
of what we owed and talked ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/dearannie/s-4044309</link>
 
    <pubDate>Mar/23/2026</pubDate>
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