Carolyn Hax
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Wounded wife should 'woman up' or go to counselingAug 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm happily married, but the relationship (or lack thereof) between my wife and mother has been a huge stressor on our marriage for years. My wife feels that from...
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Great guy without a job doesn't impress her motherJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been dating a great guy for two years. We graduated from a great university last year. I've been on-and-off with several jobs, and finally found a wonderfu...
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Relative must give gifts without prejudiceJul 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Birthdays and holidays have always been a big deal in my family. Over the years, I have sent my nieces packages and cards for Easter, Valentine's Day and other mi...
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Last name debate - a comedy, or tragedy?Jul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm getting married soon, and my fiance and I want to have two kids in the next few years (best-laid plans, I know, but roll with me here). Neither of us is changing ...
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New mom now wants to stay home with childJul 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I want to stay home with our 1-year-old son. Although we could afford to live on one salary, it would mean some pretty big lifestyle changes, and my husband prefe...
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Mother in the middle has made her choice - to keep loving everyoneJun 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We have an unmarried 30-year-old daughter who is involved with an unmarried 30-year-old father of two children, ages 3 and 4 months. He and his ex decided to call...
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Readers give advice learned from experienceJun 19, 2010 11:00 pm - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On waiting to get something you've always wanted from life: When I was single, childless and careerless, a friend said, "What ar...
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Silent treatment a little too torturous for spouseJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My husband's angry with me over a minor issue. I apologized, but it's been several days and I'm still getting the silent treatment. I don't know how to talk to hi...
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Woman's values can cause conflict, so be a real friendJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I've had a big crush on a friend of mine for a while, and after a couple of successful friend dates, I finally told her I like-liked her. After much deliberation,...
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Cousins both must take responsibility for drug addictionMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I recently saw relatives with whom I have not been in contact for at least 25 years. When we were teenagers, I introduced them to pot. They then went on and tried...