Articles by Joey Garcia

A reader has a friend who wants more out of their relationship; and a wife brings all of her therapy sessions home with her.

His wife’s friend won’t move on from a divorce from five years ago—and also won’t move out of his house.

A grandma is getting cut out of her grandkids’ lives because she isn’t able to drive them as often.

A reader needs help to get her parents to treat her as more than following in his footsteps.

A girlfriend would rather cheat to force a breakup than be honest; and a wonderful man’s only failing is his open-mouthed chewing.

A reader’s boyfriend can’t get over his abusive ex, his “soul mate.”

One reader wants to date her friend’s brother—if his mom would get out of the way, that is.

Joey helps readers to work through dating, divorce and marriage.

Joey advises a reader who won’t stop fighting with her stereotypically awful uncle.

Joey advises a reader who needs his girlfriend to come out of her funk to help pay the bills.

Joey advises readers on marriage and divorce.

A reader wonders how to end a friendship.

Joey advises a reader on how to approach talking about sex with his wife.

Joey advises a reader to ditch the self-help gurus.

Joey advises a grandmother to not confuse her family role with the actual relationships.

Joey reminds us that parenting is closer to a trade than a profession.