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Shayne on You: Stop trying to be Robo-Mom

Dear Maggie, This isn’t as dramatic as some of the letters I’ve seen in your column, but I’d just love to ..


Shayne on You: In the end, the choice is up to you

Dear Maggie, My problem is too personal to sign my name to this note. I hope you can help me, because ..


Shayne on You: Sleepin' single in a double bed

Dear Maggie, For several almost a year now, my boyfriend and I have been growing closer and closer. We agree we’re ..


Shayne on You: You aren't in love with two women

Dear Maggie, I’m in love with two women. They’re very different. One relationship is passionate and really volatile. Up and down, ..


The problem may be you

Dear Maggie, I can’t get my kids to move out and it’s ruining my life! All right, they are a boy and ..


Focus on the positive

Dear Maggie, I’m really unhappy in my job. It’s the same old drudgery, day in and day out. Boring work, that ..


Shayne on You: All you have to do is believe

I’m using my column this week to make an admission few adults would probably make. I still believe in Santa Claus. Every ..


Shayne on You: Consider the quality of life

Dear Maggie, My seventy-four-year-old mom is dying of ovarian cancer that has spread to other organs. The doctors have given her ..


Shayne on You: Is she the right one for me?

Dear Maggie, My fiance and I are so completely different! I like dogs, and she likes cats. I’m outgoing and she’s ..


Shayne on You: Artificial tree, artificial Christmas?

Dear Maggie, Oh, I hope you can help! I’m at my wit’s end. It’s our first Christmas as a married couple, ..


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