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Dear Annie: My husband’s new hobby is taking over our lives, garage

In today's Dear Annie column, a frustrated wife wants to support her husband's expensive new hobby car but doesn't want it taking over their lives.

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What happened In today's Dear Annie column, a frustrated wife wants to support her husband's expensive new hobby car but doesn't want it taking over their lives.
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CenterDear Annie: My husband’s new hobby is taking over our lives, garage

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Jun 9, 4:05 AM

Dear Annie: My husband’s new hobby is taking over our lives, garage

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In today's Dear Annie column, a frustrated wife wants to support her husband's expensive new hobby car but doesn't want it taking over their lives.

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The Grand Rapids Press (MLive)News report · Jun 9, 7:00 AM

Dear Annie: Husband’s dream hobby has become a nightmare

I am starting to feel like this car has become the third person in our marriage. The repair bills keep adding up and the garage is no longer usable.

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OregonianNews report · Jun 9, 3:00 AM

Dear Annie: My younger sister’s attention is always on her cell. I’m not sure she’s even half listening to me

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How can their get-togethers mean more, to BOTH of them?

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Jun 9, 3:00 AM: Oregonian joined the source map.

Jun 9, 4:05 AM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Jun 9, 7:00 AM: The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) joined the source map.

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