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  • Long Distance Fear

    Dating, Relationships

  • Faith, Family, and Future Confusion

    Family, Relationships

  • We Lost our Zing

    marriage, Relationships, Sex

  • Partner’s Sexual Guilt

    Relationships, Sex

  • Dad is a Third Wheel

    Family, Relationships

  • I Was the Other Woman and I Didn’t Know It

    Guys, Relationships, Unhealthy Attraction

  • In-Laws, Am I Right?

    Family, marriage, Relationships

  • Miscarriage Heartbroken

    marriage, Relationships, Unhealthy Attraction

  • My Girlfriend Broke Up With Me But We Still Live Together

    Home, Relationships

  • Fighting for Family

    Family, Relationships


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Online advice columnists

Worthy and Torn

I know I'm high-maintenance and I also know I'm worthy of love and my needs being met.

Unsure New Mother

I love my mother-in-law but her constant criticism of my parenting is becoming overwhelming.

Long Distance Worry

My boyfriend is about to start traveling long distances for work. I love him but I'm worried that his time away will break us apart.

He Kept Our Relationship a Secret

I talked and texted with a guy for 8 months. We lived far apart so I wasn't suspicous at first when we couldn't meet up. He...

Lust or Like

I started dating this guy from one of my college classes but I am so confused. It feels like I'm chasing him. Is he shy and...

High School Reunion Love

I haven't been infatuated with any boyfriend the way I was with my high school boyfriend. Now it's time for my 10 year reunion and we're...

Broke Intern

Dear Hoopers advise an intern who feels too poor to fit in with colleagues

Wedding Doubts

During an argument my fiancé said that we should call off the wedding. I'm hurt and scared. Can I still trust him?

My Beautiful Boyfriend and My Racist Mother

I can finally say I've found my prince charming. The only problem is that he's black and my mom is pretty racist.

Girlfriend vs. Vacation

I want a vacation for just the two of us. My girlfriend wants to take a long trip to introduce me to her family. Help!

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Mental Health

Confused and Cautious

My husband just got a 2nd DUI and won't stop drinking. What can I do?

Introvert Alone Time Causes Conflict

My boyfriend thinks I don't love him when I want time alone and is very critical of me for doing so. Is this reasonable for me...

Depressed Relationship

My boyfriend has depression and says that he should take meds but doesn't. He's ashamed of his mental illness and claims that pills would only reaffirm...

Hopeless to Gaming

What do you do when your boyfriend loves gaming more than you?

Criticized

Dear Hoopers encourage a husband to find safe space when his marriage becomes too toxic

Friend in a Funk

My friend hasn't been herself lately and I'm worried that she's struggling with depression. How can I reach out without prying?

Relationships

Worried and Concerned Mom

Dear Hoopers provide advice to a mom who is worried that her daughter is following her husband's steps into drug use

Criticized

Dear Hoopers encourage a husband to find safe space when his marriage becomes too toxic

Attachment to Old Sex Videos

When I found old sex videos on my boyfriend's phone, I was upset. When he said he would delete them but didn't, I was livid. But...

Happy But No Butterflies

It's just that neither of us ever experienced the whole "butterflies" crush thing towards each other.

Don’t Facebook My Baby

My sister posted some nude photos of my baby to facebook. I know she regularly posts photos of her children but I just don't feel comfortable...

Addicted to Destruction

I think there is something wrong with me, but I've noticed a weird pattern that consists of me pushing good guys away from me and clinging...

Work

Married to Injury

Sleeping with my Sexually Confused Coworker

The Tyranny of “How are you?”

Teeth Grinder

Broke Intern

Late To Work

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