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Dear Abby: My younger boyfriend’s family keeps trying to break us up

A woman in a relationship with a younger man struggles with his family’s persistent attempts to end their relationship, despite his happiness, and wonders how to make them understand and accept their partnership.

Dear Abby: I’m upset that my widowed boyfriend celebrated his anniversary with his daughter

Am I being unreasonable and reading too much into this?

Asking Eric: Listening leads to a different path

A parent shares how a struggling college student thrived after his parents listened to his goals, supported his transfer to a state school, and encouraged his passion for becoming a gym teacher.

No example of transparency-- Letters to The Republican

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50 players Alabama fans need to know: The freshman who’s ‘a Jihaad Campbell linebacker’

Between now and the unofficial kickoff to the football preseason at SEC Media Days on July 20, AL.com is featuring one Alabama football player per day. We continue the series today with Xavier Griffin.