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Reader questions on marriage, divorce, family and life answered.

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How do I get people in my office to use a courtesy flush in the bathroom?

October 2, 2017Home
By Sarah Cottrell

Everybody does it. Dear Liz will tell you how to address it.

How do you tell someone they smell bad?

September 22, 2017Homehow do you tell someone they smell bad?
By Sarah Cottrell

How do you tell someone they smell bad?

My son got into a fight and my husband thinks I am crazy for being mad, who is right?

September 20, 2017Homeboys will be boys, Is it a normal rite of passage for boys to have fist fights after school?
By Sarah Cottrell

Dear Liz has some strong words about the concept of “boys will be boys” and she isn’t holding back.

My husband is late for everything and it is driving me crazy

September 15, 2017HomeMy husband is late for everything and it is driving me crazy
By Sarah Cottrell

What do you do when one spouse is early for appointments and the other is always late? Dear Liz has an answer.

Is it inappropriate for a woman to date a much younger man?

September 12, 2017HomeIs it inappropriate for a woman to date a much younger man?, May December romance
By Sarah Cottrell

Dear Liz, I’m a 44-year-old divorcee and I’ve been single for a few years. I started using an online dating site just to see what is out there and I met a guy who has a great personality and is physically attractive. We met for coffee and really hit it off. The only problem is that he […]

How do I unfriend a family member on Facebook without them getting mad at me?

September 11, 2017HomeHow do I unfriend a family member on Facebook without them getting mad at me?
By Sarah Cottrell

Dear Liz has an action plan for getting rid of annoying family members on Facebook.

What do I do about my toddler swearing?

September 7, 2017HomeWhat do I do about my toddler swearing?
By Sarah Cottrell

What do you do when a kid hears a swear word and tries using it – out loud? Dear Liz weighs in.

Can you get a DIY divorce if you have kids?

September 1, 2017HomeCan you get a DIY divorce if you have kids?
By Sarah Cottrell

Can you get a DIY divorce if you have kids?

Can our marriage therapist be forced to testify during our divorce?

August 31, 2017HomeCan our marriage therapist be forced to testify during our divorce?
By Sarah Cottrell

Got some secrets to hide? One reader asks Dear Liz about the chances of her marriage therapist being called to the witness stand.

Can I request conditions of divorce like not to date my sister?

August 30, 2017HomeCan I request conditions of divorce like not to date my sister?
By Sarah Cottrell

Just how far can you go when requesting conditions of a divorce? Dear Liz has an expert divorce lawyer weigh in.

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Dear Liz is a weekly advice blog, written by Sarah Cottrell, steeped in humor and not meant to be taken literally. Seriously, if you think need to see a doctor or a lawyer then don't listen to this blog, just go to the professionals. If you have questions about marriage, divorce, family, or life then drop Liz an email! Send your questions to dearliz@bangordailynews.com or fill out our questions and comments box in the right sidebar. Thanks a million!

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