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Can our kids ever be our friends?

February 20, 2019 R.L.

Can you ever be your kid’s friend? Is it a good thing to be true “friends” with your kid? Kris – Massachusetts Dear Kris, Since

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Am I going bald?

February 18, 2019 R.L.

I have to admit that I’m starting to thin on top. Should I shave my head? T. Scott – Ontario Hi, T. Scott, If you’ve

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How do I get fired up about life again?

February 13, 2019 R.L.

I want to be fired up about life again. Any suggestions on how best to do this? Brandon – California Dear Brandon, If I were

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Do I need new glasses?

February 11, 2019 R.L.

My eyes used to work so well – now my arms are barely long enough to hold things where I can read them. Reading glasses

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Why Can’t I Sleep?

February 6, 2019 R.L.

I am waking up at 3 or 4am every night and I can’t get back to sleep. What is my problem? D. Paul – Canada

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Do I have to listen to my kid’s music?

January 17, 2019 R.L.

Let me be honest. I hate the music my son listens to. I try to connect with him about other things, but music seems to

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What should I wear to a funeral?

January 15, 2019 R.L.

I’ve been told that wearing black to a funeral is too formal. Or just for older people. What should I wear? Abe – Minneapolis Hi,

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Should I grow a beard?

January 15, 2019 R.L.

I’ve always been clean-shaven but think I might look good in a beard. What do you think? Sean – Michigan Hi, Sean. This is one

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When am I middle-aged?

January 14, 2019 R.L.

So, when exactly am I middle-aged? Joe – Ohio Dear Joe, I have a suspicion that you’re in one of two places: either you’re afraid

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