Dear Franz,

Advice for Everyman from the Duke of Merzenburg!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

THIS WOMAN IS HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH HER STEPSON!!

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Dear Franz, I married “Raymond” in 2004.I met his son, “Bill,”a year before the wedding and have been in a relationship with him ever since....
Monday, December 5, 2011

YOU MUSN'T SAY 'THANK YOU' YOURSELF!

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Dear Franz, My Husband does not write anybody any time for anything. I gave him a 53rd birthday party with 30 guests attending and wonderful...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

SAVE THE ANIMALS

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SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM FRANZ: Each year, millions of dogs are sent to shelters where most of them are put to sleep when they are not chosen fo...

DON'T WORRY - BE HAPPY!

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Dear Franz, I just got out of college. I have been job-hunting for months, and was recently given an opportunity even before it was advertis...
Monday, November 21, 2011

REMEMBER YOUR SPIRIT

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Dear Franz, What are your tips on becoming a more spiritual/centered person? What are your views on religion? I'm really wanting to join...
Friday, October 28, 2011

PUBLIC HOUSING: WHERE ARE THE MANNERS?

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Dear Franz, I live in public housing in an upper Midwestern state. I have been told that vulgar language and obvious drunkenness in my build...
Monday, September 19, 2011

ON BUYING A BOAT

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When it comes to choosing a boat, I get a lot of questions. Why me? I don't know. People ask me about everything. The only thing I know ...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

SHE DROPPED HIM LIKE A HOT POTATO!

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Dear Franz, I met a girl, we hit it off immediately the night we met. Things went great for a month. She would say things like, “I really li...
Monday, September 12, 2011

BORED HOUSEWIFE NEEDS JUSTIFICATION

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Dear Franz, I have chosen to stay at home to raise my children despite having an advanced degree. I have found that this is a very unpopular...
Thursday, September 8, 2011

THIS PREACHER IS ABOUT TO GET BUSTED!

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Dear Franz, My nephew, “Charles,” a minister in his 50s, confided to me that he is unhappy in his marriage and is attracted to someone else....
Monday, September 5, 2011

OOPS, I CRAPPED MY PANTS!

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Dear Franz, I work for a rather large company and do not know nearly all of my “coworkers,” but do know some of the employees. Recen...

IS SHE TOO ATTACHED TO HER DOGS?

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Dear Franz, I am 69. I have four children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Although I love them all, my first family is g...
Friday, September 2, 2011

NO MORE HUGS!

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Dear Franz, I adore my husband and our two young children, but I am at a loss as to how to see my husband’s love and affection as anyth...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

CUT FROM THE WILL? WHO'S FAULT IS IT?

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Dear Franz, When my grandfather died, he disinherited my father and left everything to Dad’s younger brother. There really wasn’t any m...

IT WAS AN UNPLANNED VACATION!

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To all my Readers, I apologize for being gone for the last several weeks. But you know how it is with me! You're at a party, and...
Thursday, August 4, 2011

NY TIMES: HOW CHOCOLATE CAN HELP YOUR WORKOUT

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I didn't read the contents of this article, but I'm sure it makes sense. I eat chocolate all day, and I would say that it's a sa...
Friday, July 29, 2011

THE CHILDREN PREFER THE GOVERNESS... (WHO CARES!)

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Dear Franz, We have been lucky to have the same wonderful, caring nanny since our 2-year-old was 3 months old. She lives with us, so often s...
Wednesday, July 27, 2011

FERTILITY, STOLEN BABY NAMES

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Dear Franz, My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over two years. I feel like my life is in a holding pattern. We’ll be starting...

THE SUMMITS OF THE DOLLS!

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Dear Franz, Maybe you are too young to understand this, but what does one do when getting old? I don’t have the energy I once had. My qualit...
Monday, July 25, 2011

UNWANTED CHILDREN SHOCKED TO FIND OUT!

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Dear Franz, Is it ever right to tell someone that they weren't really wanted? I know of at least three people who were told their parent...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

I WASTED MY BEST YEARS. NOW WHAT?

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Dear Franz, After 24 years of a committed relationship with my boyfriend, "Jesse" -- who I thought was my knight in shining armor ...
Monday, July 18, 2011

NO TIME TO RESCHEDULE BIRTHDAY LUNCH? WHO CARES.

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Dear Franz, A longtime friend celebrated her birthday some weeks ago. I was unable to attend her dinner party, and offered to take her out t...

THIS WIDOW IS JUST FINE

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Dear Franz, My husband died almost two years ago. As many widowed people have learned, friends and acquaintances mean well but often say ina...
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About Me, Franz

Franz Peter Maria Herzog von und zu Merzenburg
Franz was born in the Austrian Alpine resort of Mürzzuschlag. Today he divides his time between Vienna, Paris, Berlin, The Hague, London, Brussels, Miami, and French Polynesia. When he isn't busy he likes to spend time onboard his beloved Beatrix III. In 2009, at the urging of concert pianist Mitsuko Uchido, he began writing common sense advice to average, 'everyday' people. Though a success and lifeline to millions (perhaps billions) of readers, Franz and Uchido are no longer speaking. You can contact him at FranzMerzenburg@gmail.com
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