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By Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

May 12--It's 7 in the morning, and there's dog poop on my kitchen floor. My husband and I are ignoring it. We're deep in discussion over how our new puppy is creating more chores. My husband wants me to wake up earlier to help more with housework. I'm complaining because I didn't want the dog in the first place and I already do most of the housework and childcare in the afternoon and evenings.

Hours later, a book lands on my desk. It's called Just Kiss Me and Tell Me You D

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