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Dying for affection

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…



Why am I invisible?

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…


Let me fix you!

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…


Steering by the stars

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…


Sons reject dad’s date

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….


Marriage on the rocks

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…


Freedom

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….


Third wheel

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…


I raised you better than this!

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….


Car trouble or curse?

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’ve lost God

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…


Watch your tongue

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…


Not a people person

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…