Dear Barb: I hope everyone had a great holiday. Mine was wonderful at the time, but now I am having some second thoughts. My boyfriend of four years proposed on Christmas Eve with all my family around. It was such a magical experience that I felt I had to accept. John presented me with a… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my early twenties and have been having a hard time since my mother died. She was diagnosed with breast cancer about 10 years ago and went through treatment. Fortunately she was well for a long time. All of a sudden the cancer came back and the doctor said there was… Read more »
Dear Barb: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. We get along great for the most part. Most of the problems that we do have revolve around him wanting to do things with his male friends. He watches a lot of sports, which I don’t mind too much, but I don’t like… Read more »
Dear Barb: I’m in my mid-thirties and have been divorced for quite a while. I share custody of my two children with my ex. I would like to have a partner to share my life with, but I’m finding it very difficult to meet men with whom I have anything in common. I’m a successful… Read more »
Dear Barb: This may seem like a trivial thing to write to an advice column about, but I am totally stressed out. Easter is just around the corner and I’m hosting the family dinner this year. My parents are getting older so my sisters and I have decided to take turns. I was planning on… Read more »
Dear Barb: I’m engaged to be married this year. I have been dating my fiancé for five years. We have always got along well, until recently. As we began planning our married life together I noticed that John was very definite in the way he wants our life to be. For example, we both work… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am 28 years old and have always lived at home with my parents. I have three sisters and they are all married and have families. I have a girlfriend, but it is not a serious relationship. I’ve never wanted to move out of my parents? home, even though all my friends have… Read more »
Dear Barb: I recently began dating a great guy. We have a lot in common and get along fabulously. My problem is that about six months before we met he had been in a relationship and was very much in love. This girl was cheating on Dan and ultimately she broke off the relationship. Dan… Read more »
Dear Barb: My younger brother and I have always been really close until he got married three years ago. My husband and I have never gotten along with his wife. In fact, Melissa seems to have a problem getting along with everyone. Recently Melissa and Jay have gotten into financial difficulties and Jay has approached… Read more »
Dear Barb: I lost my husband two years ago. It was a very difficult time in my life. I was quite lonely and as a result I began spending a lot of time with my grandchildren, babysitting etc. Recently I have met a widower and we are spending time together. My son is getting upset… Read more »