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…
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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…
Home isn’t home anymore
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…
In love with a liar
My boyfriend has repeatedly lied to me. He said that he was 23 and only had one child. Later, I found out that he was…
Bachelor party revisited
The horrible best friend who threw the bachelor party described in your May 1 column is me! Here’s my side: The bride got a blatant…
Stuck in the past
Am I obsessed with my ex? I never considered it before a friend said something, but I talk about him 24-seven and go to places…
How do I talk to men?
How can I overcome my painful shyness with the opposite sex? When I meet a man I am attracted to, I have a strongly negative…