Emotional intensity of work leaves man drained at home
I manage to muster up enough energy to try to be there for my kids, but frankly, I can’t seem to be there for anyone else, including my wife, co-workers…
I manage to muster up enough energy to try to be there for my kids, but frankly, I can’t seem to be there for anyone else, including my wife, co-workers…
I have assumed for a long time that Michael is gay. Since late last year, he’s been having a lot of trouble with a certain group of boys who call…
She’s a hard worker, so that helps to keep her mind off things. She lives in an empty house with nothing there but farm animals, which she says do help…
This would be a second marriage for both of us. Our children are grown, so having kids doesn’t factor into this decision. He says he’s willing to marry me because…
It’s hard being a young writer. Facing criticism for doing my job makes it even harder. I work long hours and pour my life into my work. After being chewed…
The problem is, his mother comes over constantly, and she waits on him hand and foot. She tags along to his sporting events and cheers him on as if he’s…
If I file a formal complaint, his career will be over and he could possibly even face jail time. I do not wish to do that. However, I need advice…
When I asked one of them for a three-day weekend with her children, she texted me saying they all had a lot going on. Then she added, “Maybe next year.”…
She has all the traits of a bully. She decided if, when and how they got married, whether to have kids, when and how many. She also decides what he…
This was my first experience with same-sex relationships, and I loved her deeply. We had six years together, but ultimately it didn’t work out and we moved on. I have…
The clinic allows a dental resident to work on your issue under the supervision of a practiced dentist. The work I needed was performed every two weeks for about four…
She now wants to be able to drive and has said she will not tell her doctor about recent seizures. Isn’t this potentially dangerous? – Restricted Driving in Kentucky DEAR…
I agreed to let them bring their dogs if they cleaned up after them, but it hasn’t happened. The dogs shed terribly. The hair needs to be vacuumed daily. They…
Heroin controlled Dad’s life ever since I was little, but that never stopped me from being me. My family has had it pretty rough, but that never stopped me from…
DEAR NOT A BULLY: People bully others for a variety of reasons. Among them, because they are angry and enjoy taking it out on others, because they themselves have been…
When we talked about past relationships, he mentioned women hounding him to have sex, so I don’t think it’s me. I don’t want to cheat, but I’m afraid I eventually…
For the last six years, she has ignored my phone calls and text messages. I have sent cards and gifts for birthdays, Christmas and Mother’s Day and received no acknowledgment…
I am thankful that my husband provides for the family and puts a roof over our heads, but now that we are in our house, my days are spent doing…
Now I’m worried I have it, too, and I’m breaking up with him because of it. I feel he should’ve told me first and left the choice to me if…
This woman has brought me out of my depression and sorrow. I can’t understand how people I thought cared for me could be so mean. I was told by the…
The good news is that we are now starting prevention trials to try to stop memory loss before it begins! The A4 (Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s) Study is the…
My daughter, with whom I am very close, continues to have a relationship with this woman. While I know it’s not my place to tell her who to be friends…
I’m so attracted to “Nick” that I dream about him and have met him outside our marriages. I know it’s wrong, but I can’t keep him out of my mind.…
The children have now begun to repeat these comments, pointing out large people when we are in public, or saying nasty things about the homeless we see as we drive.…
Nine months ago, my husband walked out on me and our 3-year-old son. He has no interest in our child. Our roommate, “Matt,” became “Daddy” to my son with my…
My fiancee – who loves to cook – enjoys preparing things for me to contribute. She thinks I’m silly for not partaking of whatever she makes for me to bring,…
DEAR WANTS TO KNOW: First, a gentle reminder that once a gift is given, it belongs to the recipient. And yes, I believe you would come across as cheap. Either…
DEAR ELIGIBLE: Coupling up can be complicated these days because many variables can come into play. Individuals of both sexes can be addicted to a “type” they fantasize about, chase…
We have a 3-year-old daughter, and I am now six weeks pregnant with his child. I do not want to argue with him, because if I had been a better…
DEAR MODERN MAN: By age 9, if your son isn’t interested in talking to his grandparents, and his grandparents make no effort to reach out, do not expect it to…