The gift of service
Three years ago on December 23, my wife of 12 years died. Our relationship was rocky at first, because I was stuck in my ways,…
Read MoreAll Posts
Parent with a partner
Last year, I married my soul mate, a woman I’ll call “Holly.” We were both divorced for many years when we met on a blind…
Many unhappy returns
I have a problem that I have never seen in your column, which ruins the holiday season for me every year. I work in retail…
After the election
Dear readers, If you’re a member of the Green, Democratic, Libertarian or Peace and Freedom parties, it’s time to sign up for a cultural-immersion program….
A long wait
I am at a crossroad. I have been married to my husband, a minister, for 25 years. For 25 years, I have been waiting for…
Reconciliation
I have finally realized that my ex-boyfriend is the man I should marry. He endured my chronic moodiness and was always supportive. I had trouble…
Office affair
I think that a co-worker is having an affair. I am not the only one at the office who suspects this. Should I tell his…
Flirt alert
A friend of mine divorced in July. We are part of a group that vacations together regularly. Her boorish husband is no longer welcome. At…
The dating game
I met a great guy through an online dating site. We had two dates. We enjoyed each other but realized that we were not compatible….
The world needs action
It’s not enough just to be a good person; you have to act to change the world.
Working mother
I am a successful business owner and the proud father of a three-year-old boy. He is the highlight of my life. His mother and I…
My child or myself?
I am a 26–year-old mom with a 5-year-old son. His father and I separated before he was 2. My son and I moved to another…
Chain of command
My micromanaging boss drives me crazy. I was promoted to supervisor of a large staff last year. I am quite capable of handling this position….
Not a bad guy
I hired my best friend’s cousin to landscape my house. He cashed my check before starting the job and did horrible work. I let him…
Friendly chutzpah
My friend is obsessed with supposedly distasteful aspects of his appearance (which no one on the planet would even notice). He has self-diagnosed this obsession…
Anti-aging culture
I realize that this may sound self-absorbed, but I am turning 65 soon and can find nothing good about it. I’ve felt bad about my…
Not all secrets should be kept
My husband’s sister confessed to me a few years ago that she slept with her best friend’s husband. I met this friend, and we hit…