Carolyn Hax
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Distribute mother’s estate equally to the grandchildrenNov 05, 2013 9:43 am - Q. My mother passed away a few months ago. She was 98 and lived a full, rich life, so this is not about grief; it is about ethical distribution of money. She and my only...
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Are friends always completely honest with each other?Nov 05, 2013 9:40 am - Q. A good friend recently ended a yearslong relationship because of her boyfriend’s emotional limitations. After they broke up, I let her know I had always wondered whet...
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Once, twice, how many times until cheating husband is out?Nov 03, 2013 6:14 am - Q. A year ago (and a year after my wedding) I found out that during the wedding planning, my spouse had an affair. Since we had been married a year and I loved him, I wa...
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Come to an agreement on how to handle husband’s familyOct 29, 2013 12:26 pm - Q. I have been married for four years. We love each other and enjoy being around each other. Our families could not be more different. My family is very stoic and quiet....
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In-laws wrestle with how to deal with email bombsOct 27, 2013 6:14 am - Q. My only child, his wife and two children live a substantial distance away. Both my son and daughter-in-law have highly demanding, stressful careers. My husband and I ...
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Boyfriend’s financial difficulties are troubling for herOct 22, 2013 11:38 am - Q. What is a fair way for me to engage with my boyfriend’s vastly different financial situation? I am from a family that is comfortable financially, and I have zero debt...
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Call hotline if you believe kids may be in dangerOct 22, 2013 11:17 am - Q. I live in a complex that has a lot of families in it, though it’s just my husband and me. There are always kids playing outside. All of them are sweet and polite, and...
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Hubby bent out of shape by wife’s venting to momOct 20, 2013 6:14 am - Q. My wife of three years feels the need to, in her words, “vent” to her mother whenever she and I have problems. This venting is usually bad-mouthing me, and isn’t alwa...
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Avoid ultimatums by being honest about your feelingsOct 15, 2013 12:48 pm - Q. I’ve been seeing someone intermittently for six months. I enjoy our time together, but I am always the one to arrange everything. I’ve tried asking the other person ...
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You need to find out why you’re making bad relationship choicesOct 15, 2013 12:03 pm - Q. I have been seeing someone very nice and we have a lot of fun together, but when it comes to intimacy, we are always fighting. He is not very loving, is not affection...