I feel it has become a one-way conversation, and she’s not interested in listening to me. This is extremely upsetting because my husband passed away two years ago, and she…
I just traveled across the country for a family funeral and discovered that he has a new love in his life, and that he flew her out to see all…
Birthdays have come and gone this year, but Christmas is on the way. I’m wondering what I can do to reach these young people in a meaningful manner. I’m older…
I am starting a new job soon and do not want to tell my new employer or co-workers that I have had this operation. People always treat you differently once…
It has now been a few months since I’ve seen her, and so much has changed. She doesn’t make time to text or call me hardly ever, and when she…
I want to believe that’s not true, but the writing and everything else checks out. I wish I had never seen it. We’re a Christian family and have conservative views.…
I love my father dearly, but I can’t stand him as a person. He can be very rude and verbally abusive. He has told people we know very personal things…
As he grew older, he began to associate with a bad crowd. He got in more and more trouble at school and eventually dropped out. A few months later, he…
After Mom’s funeral, my brother insisted he would move into her house while he remodeled it, which could tie up the house for a year. It made no sense to…
Jill still calls us best friends, but I’m afraid she’ll betray me and tell Kelly everything we talk about. We used to make fun of Kelly for being a slut.…
For her birthday, my in-laws sent her a birthday card. Usually their card includes a gift card, check or cash. This year, there was no gift but a note stating…
For example, she reorganized a kitchen drawer and laundry room cabinet without first clearing it with me. Yesterday, when I walked into my laundry room, I noticed two pictures had…
I’m not ordinarily the jealous type, but I’m convinced Ricky is in love with my wife. I have been tempted to tell her to quit making advances, but I don’t…
The legalization of recreational marijuana has sent a message to our young people that it’s safe to use. Parents of 10-year-olds have come to our group because their child is…
I don’t think my parents dislike Linnay, but they do seem hesitant to interact with her, involve her in things our family does and they don’t seem motivated to create…
When we met, he was honest, and I was understanding. He didn’t keep in touch with any of those females (pre-Facebook). But now he’s friends with several of them on…
John and I are in our mid-40s. We have been married 25 years. I feel slighted, left out and, frankly, disrespected. I’m not sure how to bring this up to…
Our longtime cleaning lady recently quit, and my parents seemingly have no interest in hiring a replacement. My sisters and my father don’t help with the chores because they are…
I recently found out I may have another son from a relationship before my marriage. The woman never notified me or asked for child support. I found out through someone…
Her friend is a nice guy, but after a few days, we can hardly stand it. He talks constantly and knows everything about everything. How can I politely tell my…
I always planned for it to be my dad, but he passed away a month ago. Mom remarried when I was young, but I have never had a close relationship…
DEAR TRYING: A way to do that would be to explain to your children that your mother has severe emotional problems and isn’t in her right mind when she says…
I think she wants to experience a stronger, more physically attractive man. I’m not against it. I fantasize about watching her with another man, and it could be exciting to…
She’s very sensitive, and I don’t know how to tell her she needs to change her attitude about life in general because no one wants to hear her recite all…
Although she promised to keep in touch with everyone, she hasn’t. She has made no effort to reach out to her stepfamily over the last year and a half, not…
I’m upset that he brings this up when we argue to validate his point of view. Of course, this escalates our fights and eventually he apologizes. However, I know the…
Obviously, if you can’t trust someone, he’s not your friend. My question is, should I ask my wife to tell me what went on or just sweep it under the…
DEAR DAD: If you are smart, you’ll stay out of this mess. Hasn’t it occurred to you that if your son was truly unhappy with the situation, he – not…
My girlfriend grew up in a bigger school where homecoming is much more important. She’s convinced I’m going to be someone else’s Prince Charming for the night. What she can’t…
I planned to have his child, but was involved in an accident and now can no longer have kids. He blames me nearly every day for having “experienced life” while…
