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Advice 4 weeks, 1 day ago Advice Amy Dickinson: Emergency notifications different in age of cell phones Amy Dickinson: Emergency notifications different in age of cell phones Now that many residences no longer have home phones with the number listed in a phone book and through 411, how do first responders contact a parent or loved one in case of an emergency? Advice 1 month, 1 week ago Advice Carolyn Hax: Don't move in with boyfriend who's still married Carolyn Hax: Don't move in with boyfriend who's still married I'm 38 and involved with a same-age man. We are in love and it's the kind of relationship that has shown me everything that was missing from prior relationships. Advice 1 month, 1 week ago Advice Amy Dickinson: Support little boy who enjoys girly things Amy Dickinson: Support little boy who enjoys girly things I have a 5-year-old nephew who is starting kindergarten. He is a fantastic little boy who likes "boy" things like cars, but he really likes many "girl" things. Advice 1 month, 1 week ago Advice Carolyn Hax: Don't let gender preference govern child's treatment Carolyn Hax: Don't let gender preference govern child's treatment I recently learned we are pregnant with our third baby, the same gender as the other two. Husband is very disappointed that we aren't having his gender preference. Advice 1 month, 1 week ago Advice Amy Dickinson: Monitor grandchild who seems profoundly sad Amy Dickinson: Monitor grandchild who seems profoundly sad My grandchildren (a boy age 4 and a girl, who is 6) stay overnight with me once a week. Last night while putting them to bed, my granddaughter was chatting and the conversation led to her feelings. Advice 1 month, 1 week ago Advice Optimist doesn’t have to stay with depressed partner Optimist doesn’t have to stay with depressed partner You cannot save him. You don’t have that kind of power. Unfortunately, he can ruin you. Advice 9 hours, 46 minutes ago Advice Calm down over daughter’s relationship with pal’s kid Calm down over daughter’s relationship with pal’s kid Give them limits and leeway as their behavior warrants Advice 9 hours, 46 minutes ago Advice Try to get boyfriend to seek help for father’s suicide Try to get boyfriend to seek help for father’s suicide His actions suggest he has a lot to work through but he may need support to find relief Advice 1 day, 9 hours ago Advice Father-son estrangement needs a hero to heal it Father-son estrangement needs a hero to heal it Police officer tough guy might still be an angry boy at heart Advice 1 day, 9 hours ago Advice Recovering alcoholic must manage her weight herself Recovering alcoholic must manage her weight herself Parents who are worried about daughter need to get to an Al-Anon meeting Advice 2 days, 9 hours ago Advice If reassurance isn’t enough, what will help? If reassurance isn’t enough, what will help? The woman I love has some real issues with her appearance that I don’t understand. Advice 2 days, 9 hours ago Advice Postgraduate breather might help clarify career path Postgraduate breather might help clarify career path Before plunging into grad school or a career, make sure you know what you want Advice 3 days, 9 hours ago Advice Parenting requires tact after visitation struggle Parenting requires tact after visitation struggle She cries for her mom when my boyfriend picks her up on Fridays Advice 3 days, 9 hours ago Advice DNA confirmation won't change complicated situation DNA confirmation won't change complicated situation Knowing more about family history won't have much effect on relationships Advice 4 days, 9 hours ago Advice Fund-raising pitch should have started with nephew Fund-raising pitch should have started with nephew Cookie dough and cash make sisters unnecessarily crusty with each other Advice 4 days, 9 hours ago Advice How to not become victim of spear phishing How to not become victim of spear phishing Spear phishing is an evolved form of phishing that uses the names of intended victims and associates. Advice 4 days, 22 hours ago Advice Tell husband to come clean about secret female friend Tell husband to come clean about secret female friend Don’t worry about needy stereotype; he needs to be more open with you Advice 5 days, 9 hours ago Advice Get help and shield daughter from wife's rage Get help and shield daughter from wife's rage Advocate for your daughter and do everything to protect her from her mother's anger Advice 5 days, 9 hours ago Advice 7 things you didn't know your browser could do 7 things you didn't know your browser could do Get the most out of your browser with a few simple tricks that you really need to know... Advice 6 days, 1 hour ago Advice Urge to merge with father of 3 needs to slow down Urge to merge with father of 3 needs to slow down After six months of dating you don't become an instant family. Be patient and mature Advice 6 days, 9 hours ago Advice Follow up bad breakup with time, therapy Follow up bad breakup with time, therapy Don't rush to find a new relationship when you aren't yet over the last one Advice 6 days, 9 hours ago Advice Twitter analytics: Learn more about your tweets Twitter analytics: Learn more about your tweets Looking at info can determine how to adjust to your followers' interests Advice 1 week ago Advice Flirting suggests fiancé not ready for marriage Flirting suggests fiancé not ready for marriage He should take a step back and evaluate his situation honestly Advice 1 week ago Advice Husband’s games put marriage on shaky ground Husband’s games put marriage on shaky ground He is hiding purchases, acting like a child and now he is withdrawing. Advice 1 week ago Life Get family to put stop to uncle’s selective gift-giving Get family to put stop to uncle’s selective gift-giving He snubs some of his young relatives while being extra generous to others Life 1 week, 1 day ago Advice Happy marriage points to a big disconnection Happy marriage points to a big disconnection Wife who suggests hubby get a girlfriend doesn’t have much of a commitment to marriage Advice 1 week, 1 day ago Show More News Galleries 'Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend' tour Editor's Picks Complete coverage: Detroit marathon 2014 Detroit marathon 2014 photos Right Now Subscribe Contact Us Help Connect with Us Newsletters Apps Home News Detroit Wayne Oakland Macomb Michigan Politics Sports Lions Tigers Red Wings Pistons Wolverines Spartans High Schools Autos Auto Reviews General Motors Ford Chrysler Business Life Homes Health + Fitness Cooking + Recipes Travel Advice Entertainment Celebrities Music Movies TV + Radio Restaurant News + Reviews Opinion USA TODAY © 2014 www.freep.com. 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