Marital rifts
My wife and I just celebrated 30 years of marriage. Now, I’m wondering whether to divorce her. She has changed a lot (personality, goals, care…
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Give up the ghost
My ex-boyfriend (the love of my life and best friend) died suddenly. One month later, I ran into a friend who had lost his girlfriend…
For better or worse
I have been married for six years to a man I thought was my best friend. When we met, he could barely eke out a…
The ex, the baby and me
My boyfriend and I have dated for three years. It’s been intense, rocky at times, but we really love each other. We broke up halfway…
Seven-year itch
For seven years, I have worked two low-paying jobs six days a week so I can moonlight as an artist. After a year of this…
Be a matchmaker for the world
Single women, I have a prediction for you: In the next five months, you will be courted by two men. Both are successful by the…
Troubled marriage
I am estranged from my new husband. Our arguments (pre-wedding, honeymoon and marriage) escalated to abuse. He smokes pot all day, is addicted to porn,…
The nostalgia trap
My five-year relationship ended last summer. He was the first person I ever really loved, and I considered him my best friend and family. Now,…
Should I stay, or should I go?
Sacramento offers little for single people of color. I am a divorced, African-American, Christian woman in my early 40s. I have a beautiful home, a…
I do?
I am struggling with a marriage proposal from my former boyfriend, who moved out of state for a job. I really care about him, but…
The other woman
My husband and I separated for three years but reconciled to benefit our son. Our reconciliation occurred just after my husband began dating a woman….
Platonic impossibility
My boyfriend said that he is not ready to be in a serious relationship, so he broke up with me. We were together for over…
We met, we moved in, we broke up
A year ago, I met an attractive, smart, interesting woman. Shortly after meeting, we lived together for six months. I thought everything was great until…
Just ignore my wounds
The girl I love left me. She says I’m angry and I need counseling. I haven’t acknowledged or dealt with the abuse in my past…
Move on, sister!
My sister’s husband left her for another woman. My sister refuses to get a divorce because she believes that her husband will return. When he…
Office-party hell
My rule is to wait until I really know a man before having sex with him, but I felt vulnerable after a breakup and had…
Single-family vacation
Eight years ago, my husband befriended a female co-worker, and we began socializing frequently with her, her husband and their sons. Everything was great until…