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When being the ‘go-to’ friend becomes too much

36-year-old woman who’s always been the “go-to” friend for emotional support. I don’t mind being there for people -- I genuinely care -- but lately it’s starting to wear me down. My closest friend, “Julia,” has been going through a tough time with her marriage for the past year. ...

When your child shuts you out

Dear Annie: I’m a 48-year-old gainfully employed man living in Denver with my wife of many years. Our marriage, while respectful and supportive, has evolved into more of a platonic partnership over time. We are navigating a difficult season as parents. My daughter, who just turned 18 and ...

Confidence without oversharing

Dear Annie: Thank you for your strong and thoughtful letter about keeping relationship details private. I have noticed there seems to be a kind of unspoken “girl code” that makes some women feel it’s perfectly acceptable to ask personal questions about someone’s sex life -- as if ...

Why do we do stupid things

Have you ever done something stupid? I have. And each time that happens, I vow to quit doing stupid things. So far, that hasn’t worked. The MX170 is our planter tractor in the spring. This time of year, it’s got the loader on. The loader tractor gets used for all sorts of tasks around ...

Bad News Bears next at bat in NUFS series

NEW ULM – It’s a whole new ball game with the New Ulm Film Society’s screening of “Bad News Bears.” The screening starts at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, at the New Ulm Public Library. “Bad News Bears” is a 1976 sports comedy that centers on a youth baseball team called the ...

The role of sexual consent

The role that the words yes and no play in sexual relationships is rarely given much thought, unless it is part of a police case or court proceeding. The main word here is consent. Situations involving non-consensual sex or sexual harassment should be a concern for everyone. Consent is ...