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I think I was too honest in my dating profile

Oregonian · 21h

Dear Annie: 30-something online dater wonders if it’s possible to be ‘too honest’ on her profile

I want to start online dating again. I’m a 32-year-old woman who has a history of online dating, and in my profile, I was always honest -- maybe too honest -- about myself. The problem is I have a speech impediment.

Dear Annie: Woman worries about being too honest in online dating app profile

DEAR SPEED BUMP: Your dating profile doesn’t need to be an exhaustive picture of yourself. Instead of thinking about what you should include, think about what you want to share about yourself with a potential match. There are countless qualities and experiences that define who you are, and your speech impediment isn’t one of them.

Dear Annie: I think I was too honest in my dating profile

A part of me wants to be honest upfront, but then the other part feels they need to gain my trust first. I’m feeling torn on what to do.

A mother’s jealousy can lead to a lifetime of control

Staten Island Advance · 11h

Dear Annie: A mother’s jealousy can lead to a lifetime of control

Her mother played favorites with her sons. Her mother was probably jealous that her daughter would grow up and become better than her. How sad, but now is the time for her to soar and leave her toxic upbringing behind. — One More Possible Reason

Temple Daily Telegram · 14h

Dear Annie: Escaping mother’s abuse

I just finished reading the letter from “Caged Bird,” and my heart broke for her. The reason is because I lived that same life, and her letter could

Penn Live · 11h

Dear Annie: Mother’s controlling behavior was not a product of love

I’m so glad that you escaped from your mother’s abuse. Please make sure that you are in therapy and allowing yourself to escape from the pain that she imposed on you. I hope your letter lets “Caged Bird” know that she is not alone and many others have flown out of the cage of control,

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Dear Annie: I set myself up for failure in coupling with someone who was already coupled

DEAR FINALLY HAPPY: Thank you for sharing your experiences, and congratulations on finding a partner who brings you peace and ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been on both sides of the ‘other woman’ infidelity argument

I knew from my own experience that I had to be the No. 1 priority, because I deserved it. And that’s what relationships ...

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Dear Annie: Our underage son is using pot to manage his anxiety, and it’s crushing us

My wife and I recently found out that our 19-year-old son has been smoking pot for about a year. We had been suspicious but ...

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Dear Annie: I regret leaving my high school boyfriend 47 years ago

"I don’t know how to process my guilt and grief and wondering what might have been. He never got married nor had any kids.

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Dear Annie: I can’t stop wondering ‘what if’

Dear Annie: I had a high school boyfriend 47 years ago but left him. He came to my house the day before I was marrying ...

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Dear Annie: Severing relationship with cruel, materialistic sibling

Today, I can hardly stand him or his family. He brags incessantly. He’s thoughtless, snobby, self-centered, condescending, ...

Lehigh Valley Live1d

Dear Annie: We found out that our son has been smoking pot and it’s crushing on so many levels

DEAR WORRIED: If your son gets pulled over while under the influence of marijuana, he’ll get a DUI. And the fact that he’s ...

Sioux City Journal10h

Dear Annie: Handling unexpected guests

I have mobility issues and use a walker, so I’m mostly confined to my home. My son helps by taking me to the beauty salon and ...

Dear Annie: Readers respond to troubling ‘Caged Bird’ letter

Dear Annie: I just finished reading the letter from “Caged Bird,” and my heart broke for her. The reason is because I lived ...

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