New Age fundamentalist
I was having a purely social conversation with my sister’s friend and it seemed that she responded to everything I said with a self-help book…
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Basic courtesy
As a nurse, I have “crossed the line” by giving patients rides or buying them food. I befriended a former patient with a terminal illness…
Separate but dating
I told my girlfriend from the start that I was married but had been separated for three months. She insisted that I get a divorce….
You are loved here
Dear readers, This is a story about resistance, patience and love—my resistance, divine patience and an experience of love that was so profoundly humbling that…
A friend in need
A buddy of mine is in trouble, and I need to figure out whether I should say something or not. He works in a casino….
With my little sister?
I moved overseas for work five years ago and recently returned to California to live. In the last year, without my knowing, my best friend…
Working mother
I am a successful business owner and the proud father of a three-year-old boy. He is the highlight of my life. His mother and I…
Chain of command
My micromanaging boss drives me crazy. I was promoted to supervisor of a large staff last year. I am quite capable of handling this position….
Anti-aging culture
I realize that this may sound self-absorbed, but I am turning 65 soon and can find nothing good about it. I’ve felt bad about my…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Aid for the homeless
I have been researching the benefits of moving to San Francisco, where more opportunity exists in my profession. But I hate seeing the streets crawling…
Honey, I hate your friends
I love my girlfriend, but I hate her friends. Her best friend has to be the center of attention. She is also one of the…
Home invasion
My ex-girlfriend came over to my house to have breakfast with my roommate, who is friends with us both. The visit was totally unexpected, and…