Texarkana Gazette

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Man's bisexual past gnaws at woman's sense of trust Dear Abby: I am a 49-year-old woman who has been in a romantic relationship with a good, caring man for two years. We live together, and he shows me all the time how much he loves me. We have amazing chemistry and are very affectionate. We enjoy spending time together, especially outdoors. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:25pm

Experiencing an event boundary a common occurrence Dear Readers: Have you ever walked in a room and completely forgotten why you went in there in the first place? This is common, and it even has a name: an event boundary. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:24pm

Peanut allergies pose hidden risk for many adults Charles Schulz launched the "Peanuts" cartoon on Oct. 2, 1950, in seven newspapers. Eventually it appeared daily in 2,600 papers in 75 countries. The funny and often poignant responses of Charlie Brown and the other Peanuts characters resonated with adults, not just kids. Published Mar. 3 2021 @ 4:21pm

Two-year relationship seems more off than on Dear Abby: I have been on and off with a man for two years. In all this time, he has never spent a holiday or Valentine's Day with me, or introduced me to his family or friends. He told me to stay in the bathroom at his office when his friends showed up unexpectedly. When I objected, he said, "It's only for 20 minutes." Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:33pm

Coffee, tea have amazing benefits In the late 1960s, American Airlines public relations specialist Donald Bain ghostwrote a supposed expose on the wild times of three stewardesses titled "Coffee, Tea or Me?" Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:32pm

Couple debate the pros and cons of potatoes Dear Heloise: My husband said he no longer wants potatoes because they're too fattening and he's trying to lose weight. Published Mar. 2 2021 @ 3:31pm

Husband too helpful to other women Dear Abby: I have been married for 26 years. Five years ago, my husband gave a young lady $5,000 through credit card charges over a six-month period. We are not wealthy. When I found the charges in our credit report, he took a second job to pay it off. Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:57am

What to know about stimulus payments Dear Readers: Those economic stimulus payments many of us received last year and into this year? Let's take a look: Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:55am

VR could be hazardous to your health Exergaming can be exergasmic — distracting you from the discomforts of exercise and motivating you to repeat the workout day after day, because you're engaged in a virtual reality video game that thrills you. There are programs for strength-building and aerobics that get you into a jump-rope challenge, a spacey dance routine, sword-fighting, fitness boxing and cycling. Published Mar. 1 2021 @ 9:54am

OPINION | Five tips to negotiate pay in a tough economy The pandemic-related recession has altered many job descriptions. For Haley Jones, a 24-year-old resident of Michigan, the coronavirus changed the needs of her company, and as she adapted to meet them, her responsibilities were no longer confined to her marketing specialist role. by MELISSA LAMBARENA | NerdWallet Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 5:28pm

OPINION | What free college might actually look like President Joe Biden proposed multiple "free college" measures while on the campaign trail. Do any of them have a real shot? Some experts think so. by Anna Helhoski | NerdWallet Published Feb. 28 2021 @ 5:22pm

Man doesn't appreciate women who are stingy with thanks Dear Abby: I am a male reader with a complaint. Have you noticed that women hardly ever compliment men? On ANYTHING! They expect men to compliment them but never reciprocate. Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 5:13pm

Take precautions against dognapping Dear Readers: Having a beloved dog stolen is heartbreaking. Dognapping has been on the increase over the past several years; let's take a closer look. First, who and why? Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 5:12pm

D-cisions that protect your health during the pandemic Vitamin D - the sunshine vitamin - is not simply a vitamin (or maybe not a vitamin at all). Published Feb. 27 2021 @ 5:11pm

Student longs for hometown left behind Dear Abby: I recently moved from the U.S. to Germany. It has been a big change, and I honestly don't know how to handle it. A lot of the kids at school make fun of me and call me names. Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 7:49pm

Tackling sleep problems Q: I've been having trouble sleeping. Will taking melatonin supplements help? Published Feb. 26 2021 @ 7:48pm

Mom's life less stressful after man leaves for prison Dear Abby: I recently had a child with a man who is now incarcerated. I was widowed when I met him, and although he brought me happiness, it has come at a steep price. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 6:56pm

Don't answer these phone scams Dear Heloise: Have you received a telephone call where the caller started out with: "I'm a Medicare adviser on a recorded line. Can you hear me?" DO NOT ANSWER! Hang up immediately. This is nothing but a trick to get you to say "yes," and that one word can get you into a lot of trouble. They use it to buy goods and services that you won't receive but will be billed for anyway. Always be alert for scam artists who want to take unfair advantage of you. — Lowell M., Boston Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 6:55pm

Talk to your plants, they'll talk back The U.K.'s Royal Horticultural Society once conducted an experiment on how talking to plants affected their growth. Charles Darwin's great granddaughter — one of 10 plant talkers who were recorded and then piped in one-to-a-tomato-plant — saw her veggie grow 2 inches more than the plants who were listening to a male voice. The other female plant-talkers saw 1 inch more growth than the men's did. But even the guys saw more plant growth than on tomatoes left in silence. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 6:53pm

How to have a great first date While a lot of the advice I give revolves around how to get the first date, even more important is how to nail that first date. by Erika Ettin / Online Dating Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:42pm

Let's just all be friends? Or not Q. I moved out of state after my divorce. My ex and I had our differences, but made a pact to not air them in front of the kids even though they were all well into adulthood by the time we got a divorce. For years, when I came into town, we often had dinner together with our adult children and their significant others. Then he started dating a woman who forbid him from attending the occasional dinner when I came into town. So, I just had dinner with the kids and left it at that. The kids are angry. They think his girlfriend should butt out and let him do what he wants. I have no opinion on the subject. Just wondering what's good ex-etiquette? by Dr. Jann Blackstone / Ex-etiquette (TNS) Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:39pm

Grandchild announces change to living as a male Dear Abby: My granddaughter just informed me she has decided she would be happier living as a boy, and she has gone so far as to legally change her name. I want to be supportive, but I admit I'm having a lot of trouble accepting it, or at least figuring out how to deal with it. Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:37pm

A good set of knives is a must in the kitchen Dear Readers: A good set of knives in the kitchen is a must. Here are some hints when selecting food-prep kitchen knives: Published Feb. 25 2021 @ 2:36pm