I have been asked out several times, and I feel comfortable going, but I feel dishonest when I don’t tell them that I’m 16. However, if I’m upfront about my…
Ever since her mother (my daughter) found out my granddaughter wants to live with me, she has forbidden her to talk to me, and me to contact her. Her mother…
During the last five years this “gift” has been nothing but a sore spot. If I get a ding from a parking lot, it’s my fault. If I let someone…
I exercise six days a week, but I need someone to talk to, to share life with. I tell my husband what I do each day, but of course, there…
She’s always putting the girls first and is stressed out because there’s never enough time in the day to do everything. From day one, I have made sure that I’m…
Our family will never have the traditional holidays again because Alex doesn’t want his daughters, ages 13 and 10, around Frank. We are heartbroken, worried for our children and confused…
I know this may sound terrible, but I don’t cook. My kitchen stays clean, and all I have to do is sweep the floor. Ronnie hasn’t said anything about my…
I am the matron of honor and she also has a maid of honor (which I am confused about; can you have both?). She is still planning her destination wedding…
I spoke with a co-worker who told me she had a similar experience when she announced her pregnancy. I work for a company with a “boys club” mentality, so I…
DEAR ABBY: I’m an 18-year-old guy who’s having troubles regarding my family. My parents are divorced, and I moved out of my mom’s house after I graduated. After the divorce,…
The problem is, Ben usually starts drinking about 3 p.m. at the neighborhood bar. I’m welcome to join him, but I prefer to work at my job or volunteer in…
I pay her a bonus for every A she earns, and I also pay for her health insurance. While I gladly pay the college bonuses, I have misgivings about continuing…
I have recently realized that my husband is an accomplished liar and has been from day one. To top it off, he lies about stupid things, which makes me wonder…
This behavior is nothing like her. When she does take our calls, she lies about what she’s doing. We have caught her doing it, and so far we have just…
DEAR NEEDS SUPPORT: What your mother may not realize is that children often know they are gay long before they find the courage to talk about it. Young people who…
Unfortunately, he is disrespectful to his wife. He’s overly critical of everything she does. He has yelled and made disparaging remarks to her, to a possibly abusive extent. His wife…
During a time when her mother became ill and sadly passed, Marie told me God had spoken to her and told her not to be sexually active anymore until we’re…
Many times, parents tell themselves it’s just a phase their child will grow out of, but one in five teens is affected by depression. It’s important for parents to know…
If I were to love Steve the way I love Rick or if Rick were to love me the way Steve does, the decision would be clear. I can see…
My confidence is shaken, and I don’t know what to do. In my middle school years, I used to know what I wanted to do, but somewhere in high school…
I am afraid his inattention to this debt will adversely affect my credit. I can make the late payment or pull the money out of my savings and pay off…
When we first started dating we weren’t exclusive, and he hooked up with my best friend. We all go to school together and see each other every day. Since then,…
I’m 29. I never had a chance to date in high school. My family farms, and when I was 14, my grandfather could no longer help my dad. Dad couldn’t…
A year ago we discussed getting engaged. Spencer said he’d propose “sometime within the next year” and last spring it seemed like he was working up the courage to do…
My other issue is road rage. When I’m behind the wheel and the cars ahead of me are going too slow or the drivers make stupid moves, I’m annoyed to…
DEAR TOO MUCH HAIR: If your husband’s beard is so long it drags his food off his plate, the first thing you should do is suggest that he sit up…
I would like to offer help to the father, but I don’t know how I should approach him or even if I should. Please offer me some advice. – Grieving…
When he grew up he joined the military and met a girl on the opposite side of the country who he’s planning to marry. The problem is, she’s insecure and…
I feel like everyone, including my closest friends, don’t like me or care about me as much as I care for them. I try to distance myself from people so…
As a single mother with three children for 15 years, I made the conscious decision to conduct myself as I always had when I was part of a couple. I…
