Carolyn Hax
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Wife is a bully for ignoring her husband's gift wish listJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I'm a stinking ingrate. Every Christmas or birthday I give my wife a list of things I want or need. She completely ignores my requests and tells me it's bad manne...
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If political rants keep up, consider being more directJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I were out to dinner with a dear friend of mine and her husband when he launched into what can only be described as a political tirade unpleasant, host...
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Woman questions sister's wedding guest list prioritiesJan 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. How does one draw the line between "doing the right thing" toward family, versus treating them like any other person? My sister is having a wedding and the only p...
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If he's sincere and you're in love, marriage followsJan 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. As a rule, do you feel that shotgun weddings are doomed? My boyfriend and I had never talked seriously about marriage, but when we found out I was pregnant (four week...
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Make a move and learn more about this guyJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I'm in a relationship phase that always makes me feel nuts. It's the space between "being together" and not. One aspect is that the fling started more on the physical...
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Grandparents can be huge help in long runJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Since the moment my mother and mother-in-law found out I was pregnant (my son is now 18 months old) they have driven us insane with their desire to be way more involv...
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Confronting friend difficultJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have a friend who I worry is drifting toward an affair. She's very flirty with a co-worker and talks about him in a crush-y way, while she and her husband seem ...
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Only thing you can control is your responseJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. At what point do you draw a line in a relationship with someone who has depression? This person decided to stop counseling 18 months ago, and has since spiraled i...
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New technology means privacy goes bye-byeDec 29, 2008 10:00 pm - While I'm away, readers give the advice. On spying on teenagers: The sooner that children learn that electronic communications are not private, the better they will be. ...
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Hurt grandma feels new wife replacing herDec 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I divorced after 42 years of marriage. It didn't take long for him to find a replacement, but I was happy for him at the time. We agreed we would t...