Destructive criticism
My boyfriend of nine months says being honest means saying what’s on his mind at all times, even if it is hurtful or insensitive. He…
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My wife and I recently moved closer to my two biological children because I want to spend more time with them (I am in a…
I want what everyone in my family has: a strong, intimate marriage. But the men I meet lose interest or imply I’m gay if I…
I am an attractive, intelligent, kind, honest and funny 28-year-old with a lonely and depressing life. My only family member lives across the country. I…
I befriended a woman 18 years younger than I am because I noticed she had a lot of problems I had when I was her…
I am an Asian, female immigrant from a country where astrology rules life. An astrologer said I was entering my best marriage period, but if…
I divorced eight years ago, but my sons (both in their 20s) refuse to accept the women with whom I have had serious, loving relationships….
My husband and I imbibe, and it causes problems. Tonight, at a party, my husband got drunk and asked repeatedly if I loved him. Once…
Dear reader: Several years ago, a few months after my marriage ended, I cleared my calendar for the month of July and took a sabbatical….
My boyfriend has a woman friend who runs to him every time she breaks up with a guy. Because her rollercoaster relationships only last three…
Initially, I liked my daughter’s new boyfriend. They started off as platonic friends because she was already in a committed relationship with a boyfriend overseas….
I purchased a new car in July 2001. In November 2002, I purchased a new set of mag wheels. A few weeks later, I got…
I no longer have a concept of who, what and where God is. I used to know what he was capable of, what he would…
Society teaches us to be understanding of women and premenstrual-syndrome mood swings, but do we give enough attention to teaching everyone to control their tongues…
Throughout my routine of work, errands and gym, people are obstacles and annoyances to me. I have moments of friendly banter, but for the most…
I just finished my first year away at college. I was happy to leave home, but the year was tumultuous. I did painful things to…