Dear Hoopers

Late To Work

Dear Hoopers encourage a young employee who always seems to be late to work

Cheated and Chased

My boyfriend of 6 months drunkenly initiated a kiss with a random girl at a party. His friend walked in and interrupted them. I broke up...

Confused and Cautious

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

MIA Roommate

My roommate has been sketchy the past few weeks and he's a month behind on rent. How can I get him to do his part?

Suspicious Spouse

I think my wife may be using drugs behind my back. I have found suspicious traces here and there but nothing definitive. I don't want to...

Happy But No Butterflies

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

Overly Negative Friend is Hurting My Mental Health

I have a friend that I love dearly but her constant negativity is dragging me down

Afraid of Risking It All

I have strong feelings for my good guy friend. The only problem is that he already has a girlfriend.

Cosigned Alone

My boyfriend talked me into sharing a bigger apartment with him and then broke up with me. Now I'm stuck alone and paying for an apartment...

Falling Too Fast

I fall in love too quickly and end up asking people out who aren't interested in me. How do I know if they like me? ...

Too Sensitive for Therapy

Negative comments mess me up for days and I'm afraid it is sabotaging my relationship. I want to go to therapy but am afraid I will...

Pregnancy Feelings

I'm pregnant and should be happy, but I find myself unusually sad. Is this normal?

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?

Depressed Messages from a Struggling Soldier

My veteran brother-in-law is struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. What do I say when he reaches out to me?

Smoking Fetish

My husband has an obsession/fetish when a woman smokes cigarettes. He fantasizes about me smoking ALL DAY, EVERY DAY.

More Plastic

Dear Hoopers counsel a young woman addicted to plastic surgery

Booty Call on Hold

My ex-boyfriend says he only wants a booty call. But I want a relationship. Should I sleep with him?

Loss of Libido

My boyfriend's interest in sex is gone and he blames it on his depression.

2 Women, Big Problems

After my wife and I separated, I found new love. Now my wife wants to work things out and I'm torn up about what do do....

Lost Boyfriend

My boyfriend quit his job and now he wants to become a nurse like me. I'm not saying he can't do it but he seems lost....

Overweight Comments

Before even saying "good morning" to me, the first text I get from him now is, "Have you been to the gym today?" and makes me...

Give Me a Heart of Stone

I want to be single after a difficult break up so I can focus on myself and my son. But there is a nice guy who...

Long Distance Fear

Faith, Family, and Future Confusion

We Lost our Zing

Partner’s Sexual Guilt

Dad is a Third Wheel

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

In-Laws, Am I Right?

Miscarriage Heartbroken

My Girlfriend Broke Up With Me But We Still Live Together

Fighting for Family

Depressed Relationship