Carolyn Hax
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Find time to include dad, within reasonJun 28, 2015 1:00 am - Q. I have the privilege of being a stay-at-home mom to our 6-year-old twins. My husband works full time and is out of town once a week. I think we have a good relationsh...
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Adopting a child no one's business but your ownJun 25, 2015 6:00 am - Q. My husband and I are both in our late 20s and have decided to start a family through adoption. A childhood illness left me unable to have biological children. My husb...
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Wife's wedding night slipup reveals husband's true characterJun 23, 2015 1:00 am - Q. My honeymoon and marriage are in tatters because of two words I said on my wedding night. A few years ago, I was in a very intense relationship with "Rick." When it e...
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Mother has her reasons for keeping dad a secretJun 21, 2015 4:00 am - Q. My mother says she will not tell me who my father is and will take the secret to the grave with her. Is there ever any good reason for not telling someone who their f...
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Show child social skills she'll need as an adultJun 18, 2015 7:00 am - Q. My 10-year-old daughter has a very lively and kind spirit. She isn't afraid to ask her classmates to play with her or if she may sit next to them. She can easily ask ...
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Young players lose when adults go crazy at softball gameJun 16, 2015 7:00 am - Q. This past weekend we (grandparents) were witness to two of the most appalling examples of poor sportsmanship and lack of self-control in recent memory, by the same op...
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Boyfriend's non-answers are answers, tooJun 14, 2015 1:00 am - Q. My boyfriend and I have been dating for nine months, long-distance. We met in college seven years ago, were acquaintances, and just recently reconnected last year. We...
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Counsel patience in tug-of-war between two bridesJun 11, 2015 6:00 am - Q. My daughter was just officially engaged. It wasn't a total surprise, but she's so happy nonetheless. She had a venue in mind and checked availability (a place that fi...
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Be honest with friends in bad relationshipsJun 07, 2015 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a 33-year-old widowed guy, a good listener, patient and I empathize well. Recently, I have become a magnet for female friends with relationship issues. Two separa...
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Therapist can help you find your own voiceJun 07, 2015 1:00 am - Q, My fiance is currently starting a nonprofit and does not have a very high or stable income; I also work in the nonprofit field. We will not be wealthy, but I feel we ...