Should I Press My Adult Son to Break Up With His Girlfriend?
A reader worries that her 29-year-old son is stringing along his girlfriend of nearly three years: She wants marriage and children, but he’s not sure she’s “the one.”
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My Parents Are Cash-Strapped. Why Won’t They Sell Some of Their Land?
Unable to treat her parents as often as she would like, a reader is unsure how to encourage them to take a big step toward financial self-reliance.
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My Grandniece Was Thrown Out of Her House for Being Gay. What Can I Do?
Because of a family rift, the girl is unaware that she has an uncle in a 35-year same-sex relationship who wants to help. Is it possible to reach out without creating trouble?
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My Cousin’s Young Children Are Hellions! What Can I Do?
A reader is unsure how best to help a cousin she sees as a little sister but who so far hasn’t asked for any parenting advice.