My boyfriend, his girlfriend and their baby
I have been dating a guy for eight months. We are very serious. I just found out that he has a 2-month-old baby with another…
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Office gossip
I had sex with a co-worker, and now he’s ruining my life. We went out and had a great time, although he insulted me during…
Almost perfect
My boyfriend has the qualities that I want in a husband: kindness, depth, compassion, generosity and a positive outlook. He is a good communicator with…
From teacher to student
Dear readers, I have met a multitude of spiritual teachers in my lifetime. Many are quite famous, and others are not. My friend Byron Katie…
Three marriages
My wife is an attorney and an activist, known and loved for her devotion to creating social change. I am proud of her, but as…
Spiritual business
My wife and I have built a thriving business enterprise that employs 30 people. When we were a smaller company, it was easy to maintain…
Psycho chick no more
Whenever a guy rejects me after we’ve been going out—whether it was a serious relationship or a brief one—I get angry and lash out at…
Advice for the betrothed
What every bride and groom should know.
Get off the roller coaster
I am involved with a woman of a different race. She has met my family, but her family doesn’t know my race. I don’t fault…
Prodigal script
My younger brother, an alcoholic and former drug user, has seldom done anything right. I took care of his two children. In December 1999, sibling…
Just ask!
I’ve been a single mom for five years. Several times a week for the last two years, I have chatted with a wonderful man while…
Stop the argument
I am engaged to marry a man who is five years older than me. My problem is that whenever we argue, he talks down to…
Healthy Marriage 101
My fiancé and I plan to be married in July. I was excited until my aunt and uncle, who have been married for 31 years,…
How far is too far?
Why is it so scary for adults to think that people our age (15 and 16 years old) are having sex? Why is it such…
Step out of the story
My daughter and I have had a strained relationship since she was 4. Her father and I divorced after I learned he molested her. Eventually,…
Ask Joey
Going hermit My last boyfriend lied and cheated. I fell for him, I now realize, because I was lonely. I was also fired from a…
Cheating with porn?
My one long-term relationship ended bitterly when my then-boyfriend cheated. Since then, I have dated cautiously, so I am surprised that I met the man…