I’m not sure if it was on purpose or by accident. I say this because after the first time, it happened several more times. I only looked the first time…
Then a year ago, an old friend introduced me to “Elaine.” We hit it off immediately. We share the same interests and offbeat sense of humor, and I have grown…
Lately, since I graduated, I have been on a string of blind dates. Men seem to want to hold my hand, touch my hair, stroke my arm, etc. right away.…
Because our dad didn’t approve, my brother made the plans behind our back and told Dad in an email. He also didn’t mention that they were moving until a week…
The only thing that’s been on my mind lately is he has a lot of baggage. Those kids are from three different women. He gets along with all of them…
DEAR SURVIVOR: Yes, you should tell his girlfriend about it! You should also tell every one of your relatives. Where were your parents when this was going on? While it…
I love this man dearly, but neither of us want it to be full-time. I have children at home and don’t want to disrupt anything. We meet once or twice…
The conflict lies in the fact that my religious beliefs and personal feelings are at odds with the notion of gender fluidity. I think the concept is nuts. I have…
He fantasizes about me smoking all day, every day. I don’t smoke. I did for nine years, but quit five years ago (before I met him). I hated smoking –…
My husband thinks we can leave them home alone together for the five days and four nights we’ll be gone; I feel we should arrange to have them stay with…
What 13-year-old Jason did was not merely misbehaving. It was an attempt at sexual molestation and a huge red flag. Chances are he has tried this behavior before, and likely…
Now, whenever there’s a concert, festival, parade or football game, I stay away, although I love to listen and watch the band play. When I don’t attend, I feel hurt…
Although we are good for each other and compatible in many ways, we are realistic that our relationship isn’t long-term for major reasons. (I want children; he’s happy with grandchildren.…
Abby, she treats this situation as if I cheated on her yesterday, and this was 35 years ago! Also, after she recognized my wife’s last name, the yoga instructor told…
The most recent owners have two kids, one in kindergarten and another in first grade. Every morning before school, the mom lets her kids run wild, screaming, yelling, riding their…
She’s difficult to deal with now, and my ex doesn’t manage the situation well. They take her to restaurants and hotels and allow very uncomfortable scenes to play out –…
I love my wife and I don’t want to lose her, but this is who I am and I can’t change it. I had an idea. My sister-in-law lives with…
I married again at 34. My husband was abusive, and the marriage was rocky, to say the least. He hit me, shoved me, kicked me, drank too much, passed out…
Because of his legal status in the U.S., it could take a few years before he becomes a citizen and is able to divorce. Should we take a break and…
He received the health care he needed, and I’m ready to move forward with my life as a single person. However, he now says he’s happy being married. That was…
Rita caters to him to the point that she ignores our kids. When he shows up, they often “retire” to the bedroom and my children are on their own for…
You usually meet in a public place, so the gentlemanly thing to do is continue the encounter, only to not follow up. It would be so much nicer if women…
I have always been supportive of her transition, adopting her new name, feminine pronouns, etc., but now she wants something I’m not comfortable with. She wants our daughter to think…
Sometimes the office manager will give me cash from the firm account to pay, other times the lawyers give me money out of their pockets to cover it. Whenever I…
Now that I am about to graduate, I have been offered a job with a company in California. I am afraid to tell my parents about the news. I know…
The problem is, my husband isn’t crazy about traveling. He’ll go if I book it, but he fusses the whole time until we go. It’s not like he has to…
My parents moved to Florida when I turned 27, and I bought their home just so I could be near her. On my 33rd birthday, I begged her to cook…
DEAR PANSEXUAL: According to Wikipedia, the definition of pansexuality is “the sexual, romantic or emotional attraction toward people regardless of their sex or gender identity.” While it may be empowering…
I am eight years older than she is, and we live in different states. Growing up, our mother didn’t take time to foster our relationship. I’m now married and have…
DEAR GETTING: Yes. All you have to say is, “This is my time to exercise,” and keep walking. Eventually, word will get around, and you’ll have fewer interruptions. Your mistake…
