Fast-forward to now: I am a working adult. I’m going back to college, and I have been recently diagnosed with hypersomnia/borderline narcolepsy. I’m on stimulants to help me through the…
I believe you have written something for people who have this challenge. Can I get a copy? What are some tips on how to get started? We’re relocating soon. –…
She’s very intelligent and kind, but the issue is her wardrobe. She’s pretty but refuses to wear nice clothes. Instead she wears baggy, boring clothes. Our family is fashion-conscious, and…
I’m in a meaningful relationship and recently bought my first home (on my own). Julie shows no interest in dating or moving out of her parents’ home. She says living…
I called out to him as he was walking away and said that we should probably notify someone and give them our information if it was found. His response was,…
Her house is stuffed to the gills with furniture, books, legal documents, photos and the like. Each object has a story that goes with it. Every time I visit, she…
Her mother raised her with conservative beliefs about any expression of sexuality. I’m worried about her ability to make a future marriage work, and I want the wonderful relationship we…
Our problem is our newest neighbor. She smokes outside at all hours. It prevents the rest of us from enjoying our own outside spaces, nor can we open our windows.…
It’s been quite a while since we were together, but I still can’t get over him. I haven’t tried to find another guy because I know he will be second…
She thinks there’s something wrong with me for not being curious about someone’s age. Abby, is it appropriate when meeting someone to ask how old he or she is? To…
Since he lost his job, I am angry, frustrated and hurt. His own actions caused his dismissal. I have told him how I feel, but he just yells at me.…
Well, the other night around 3 a.m., I heard his phone dinging over and over again. He was asleep so, thinking it was our daughter trying to reach us, I…
My heart has always broken for her maternal grandparents. I could not imagine not knowing Hannah and missing out on her life. I have always wanted to send them pictures…
When we met, he wasn’t all that into showering and using deodorant. Slowly, over time, he has started to shower daily and wear deodorant, but he still doesn’t brush his…
The problem is, my husband and son have all but disowned me. They spend an enormous amount of time comforting and consoling her to the point that there’s no affection…
Two months ago, he was arrested. I was right – Rocko was on drugs and had been hanging out with another woman. Like any man who’s caught, he swears she…
I have nothing to hide, but I feel foolish standing by him as he reads my messages. I feel like a student in a principal’s office waiting to be reprimanded…
I’m not excited to see him come home. When I take our children out, I hope he doesn’t want to come. When he touches me affectionately, I want to pull…
Most of the time, I enjoy it – shopping, movies and even dining out. However, for some reason (especially while dining out), I get unwanted expressions of sympathy for being…
We have known each other for years. She had a crush on me when she was 16, but I was married at the time, and she was too young. We…
I have been photographed many times while I was browsing through the vendors. I have never given my permission to have any of them published. The photos appear on state…
My sister and I are now struggling with this information because my mom and stepdad promote a direct sales business where they advertise their multiple cars and lavish lifestyle as…
Lately, Mary has confided (and I’ve seen) that their marriage is troubled. There’s a real possibility that she will soon be on her own with a child, no job experience,…
My problem is we see the world through completely different eyes. I’m an artist. I want to go out and explore the world and do crazy things. He’s more comfortable…
When I told my sister, she excitedly told me she’d like to come along. We would be very happy to have this time together because she lives across the country,…
Dear Grandmom: Many parents find the subject of sex embarrassing, so they postpone discussing it with their children. They forget that children today mature earlier and are exposed to sexual…
His controlling nature was a major factor in her decision to end their marriage. Even now, after being divorced more than two years, he tries to control her life. One…
Over the past 10 years, he and his wife have been taking international hiking trips. Before they go they send us their itinerary, copies of their will, power of attorney,…
My dilemma: I am smitten, to say the least, with an attractive, supportive and very loving man. I have invited him over and introduced him to the girls, which went…
My daughter, Evelyn, was born at 21 weeks gestation and died at birth. She would turn 7 this fall. I think about her every day. In the wake of her…
