Run, don’t walk
I am a retired female correctional officer who disapproves of the encouragement you gave the woman in love with an inmate. My advice to women…
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My brother, the slacker
What do you think of psychic training programs? My 26-year-old brother wants our mom to pay his tuition for such a thing. Over the years…
Prison pen pal or future husband?
I have been corresponding with a man for over a year and am certain that he is my soul mate. In our letters, we have…
A daughter’s dilemma
My parents divorced when I was 5 years old. My Dad is really cool and I liked living with him until last year when he…
A time to heal
My daughter was murdered a year ago. I am in counseling but it isn’t helping me deal with my constant, excruciating pain. I find it…
Don’t take it personally
I write continuously but have never let anyone read my work. Six months ago, I started my first novel and finished a draft of the…
Under a groove
When the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Pledge of Allegiance phrase “under God” unconstitutional, my mind conjured George Clinton. In the song…
If you really loved me …
Please help me choose between my 9-year-old son and my boyfriend of six years. My son and I live with my mother, who has legal…
My mother’s keeper
My brother believes we are responsible for interrupting the isolated life of my 67-year-old mother. His life is established. I am 32 years old, single…
Give what to God?
My mom and I had a rocky relationship in the past, but we have worked hard to get along better in the last year. Since…
Emotional litter
I saw a man in a parking lot drop a piece of trash. I repeated, “I guess you think the ground is a trash can”…
Borrower’s blues
A dear friend who has frequently invited me to borrow her clothes reprimanded me for borrowing an item with sentimental value. She explained that when…
Waiting by the phone
The other day my boyfriend, who I have lived with for almost four years, left home at 8:00 a.m. for a horseshoe tournament. When I…
The waiting game
My boyfriend’s friends have sex with different girls every week and my boyfriend feels like he is missing out. He’s 21 years old and our…
Best friend’s seen better
How much should I put up with from a best friend? Now that we live two hours apart, our seven-year friendship consists of occasional phone…
Step out of line
How do I get my husband to stop jumping every time his grown son wants something? My stepson is 150 pounds overweight. I don’t feel…
Don’t be cruel
My relationship of three months ended recently and I am confused about how I contributed to its abusive aspects. My ex said terribly hurtful things…