In the spirit of the day set aside for the bond between the species, we are publishing these intimate missives that show even the deepest love has room for improvement and how to properly respond to a doggie high-five.
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To Settle or Not: Should I Stay With Mr. Almost Right?
Where does the line between a great and a good-enough relationship lie? One woman asks, and our answer guru calls it.
My Retirement Fantasy is a Beach House With Girlfriends. Is That Too Much to Ask?
What if you could live by the water with pals, loads of good food and laughs? Christine Grillo explores what her retirement fantasy might look like.
My Fiance’s Kids Aren’t Happy We’re Getting Married
What to do if you find The One very (and we mean very) soon after the death of his wife? Listen up to our advice guru’s take.
Are You the Custodial Child? The Emotional Fallout of Being Your Parent’s Caretaker
Your relationship with your parents change. Same with your siblings. Janet Siroto looks at how to make this potentially tense situation a more peaceful one.
What I Wish I Knew About Money Before Getting Divorced
Christine Grillo has an advanced degree and a full-time job, but now as a single mother of three teenagers, she is handling her dire financial situation with grace and even gratitude. Here’s how.
The COVID Vaccine: A New Social Divide Between the Haves and the Have Nots
Finding a vaccine slot can feel like winning the lottery or joining an exclusive club. Here’s our report on frustration and freedom after a year of COVID.
To Dump or Not: When a Friendship Is More Pain Than Pleasure
During COVID, some friends have become more important than ever. And others you’ve barely missed seeing. Here’s advice on keeping the good ones and shedding the bad.
If Only: How Do You Let Go of Your Dreams For A Grown Child?
COVID has wrecked the plans of many young people. But how does a mother handle the disappointment when her adult child can’t live up to her potential?
Two Roofs, One Home: The Art of Living Apart From Your Lover
What do you do when the man you love loves his solitude? You learn to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of being a couple but not being together all the time.
