Dear Annie: I have a co-worker, “Jenna,” who I also considered a close friend—until recently. We’ve worked together for five years, and we used to grab lunch, text outside of work, even double date ...
Dear Annie: My younger sister “Kayla” recently moved in with me while she finishes school. I offered because she was struggling financially and I have the space. At first, it felt good to help her out ...
I’m a 57-year-old woman, and I’ve been in an off-and-on relationship for nearly 11 years with a man who is 30. Yes, there’s a big age gap, but in the beginning, it felt like we truly connected. We got ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for over 22 years. We have two beautiful, almost grown children. When my son (20) was two weeks old, my husband told me he had met someone else. He ...
Dear Annie: I’ve been with my loving partner, “Daniel,” for six years. We’re both in our 40s and have children from previous relationships. Our life together is generally very harmonious. We share ...
Dear Annie: My husband and I recently went on an eight-day cruise to Iceland with two close friends. We have been friends for more than 40 years and have traveled together many times. Two days before ...
Dear Annie: I was invited to, and attended, both an engagement party and a bridal shower. I spent a bit of money on gifts for both. I wasn’t invited to the wedding, which hurt me somewhat, but I ...