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Dear Annie: Why am I always busy cooking, cleaning for gatherings while everyone else relaxes?
Dear Annie: Why am I always busy cooking, cleaning for gatherings while everyone else relaxes?
Dear Annie: Why am I always busy cooking, cleaning for gatherings while everyone else relaxes?

Published on: 02/05/2026

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No one is unkind. They’re pleasant, appreciative in passing and clearly comfortable letting me handle things. (Getty Images)

Dear Annie: I’m a woman in my early 60s, and I’ve always been the “reliable one” in my family -- the organizer, the listener, the helper. I host most holidays, remember all the birthdays and check in when someone is sick or struggling.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/02/dear-annie-why-am-i-always-busy-cooking-cleaning-for-gatherings-while-everyone-else-relaxes.html

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