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Niece's Boyfriend Is Unwelcome & Coworker's B.O. Is Out Of Control

DEAR CAT: I won’t invite my niece’s boyfriend to family events because he’s said he will never marry her. Am I obligated to treat him like family just because he’s shacking up with my her?

DEAR CAT: What can be done about a coworker’s B.O.? I share a desk with a man who smells so bad it almost makes me sick….

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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Is She His True Love...Or His Maid? And Girlfriend's Birthday Present Could Cause Family Problems

DEAR CAT: I’ve been dating a man who is separated and has a child. He and his wife have no set plan for divorce and I worry our relationship will never progress….

DEAR CAT: My girlfriend’s birthday is coming up and I planned to take her on a daytrip to a nearby city but her mother wants us at their house for dinner….

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Should You Blow The Whistle On A Cheating Spouse? And Should She Say No To Her Family Obligation?

DEAR CAT: If your spouse admits to having an affair with someone who is also married, should you tell that person’s spouse?

DEAR CAT: My grandfather chose me to be in charge of a college fund for my cousins. I agreed but I really don’t want to do it…

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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Her Shop Is Open But Her Friends Aren't Buying & She Spares Her Friends The "Fat" Truth

DEAR CAT: A year ago I opened a business and none of my friends or neighbors have come to my shop. Some say it’s because of my race that the neighborhood doesn’t support me, but then what’s the excuse for my friends?

DEAR CAT: If a good friend asks, “does this outfit make me look fat?” is it ever ok to say, “yes, it does!” There are so many times I want to be honest but I spare my friends the truth in order to spare their feelings…

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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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Her Maid Drives A Nice Car...Oh No! And The Inconvenience Of An Affair

DEAR CAT: Our maid drives a nicer car than we do and this concerns me. I don’t want anyone working for us who might be into illegal activity….

DEAR CAT: I am having an affair with my husband’s colleague. We meet whenever he has time and I’m supposed to drop everything and go running. Is this fair?

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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