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I hate my husband’s tattoos

But can I really tell him what to do with his own body?

Am I a ‘pick-me’ girl?

What does that even mean?

Caregiving for my wife has taught me a lesson

She did everything.

My husband and I can’t afford a good vacation

But we need some time away.

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She wants an open marriage, but she’s worried things won’t work out well

She broke things off, but can’t seem to move on

Three of us are crushing on the same girl. It’s getting weird.

She’s an extrovert. I’m a homebody. How do we make it work?

The women in my boyfriend’s family do all the planning. I don’t want to

He says she means nothing to him

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In 16 years of the Love Letters column, this plant-based romance problem is a first.

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How do I improve my love languages?

I don’t say “I love you” enough.

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He didn’t want me talking to friends

Was he controlling — or was I a bad partner?

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I missed an opportunity to connect with someone from high school

I didn’t introduce myself.

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How do we navigate holiday traditions, and create our own, as newlyweds?

It will be our first holiday season as a married couple and we’re already getting pressure from family.

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After 40-plus years, are we better off as friends?

Or can we reignite the flame?

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How do I bond with my boyfriend’s daughter?

That seems like the next step in this relationship.

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My girlfriend’s dad saw me naked

Do I bring it up — or is that more awkward?