Your older girlfriend doesn’t use social media and treats your TikTok doomscrolling like it’s smoking — is she kinda right, or super wrong? Also another reader is a trans police…
When does “they’re going through a hard time” stop being a fair excuse for treating someone poorly? Also; another reader isn’t sure how long they should keep their ex on…
You’ve forgiven your ex and she’s transformed on meds — why can’t your friends forgive her, too? Also, another reader has taken a lot of quizzes and feels like they…
Is it weird for her college hookup to marry a guy who has no idea she’s ever been with women? Also; another reader can’t stop comparing their life to their…
Q. Can I ask Them To Rehome Their Cat For Me? I’m starting to get serious with this person who I am truly OBSESSESSSSSEEEEDDD with, everything is so great but…
You want to go home early so you can run the next morning — your girlfriend says that’s disordered behavior. Also, a reader is unsure if she should accept help…
You have a solution to how you’ve been feeling about your unemployment, but your girlfriend isn’t so sure. Also, another reader is upset that all of her friends have slept…
You’re pretty sure you know exactly why your friend’s wife left her — when do you tell her? Also, another reader needs help paying for her wife’s birthday party.
You came out to your wife as a trans lesbian and the more you fully embrace your queerness, the more it hurts that your wife can’t. Also; another reader is…
This fast friendship is feeling a lot like a courtship and you’re not sure how to control your own feelings. Also; a reader who broke their ex’s heart is wondering…
You’re sick of people giving you advice about moving past your grief. Also, another reader is annoyed with themselves for being annoyed about their ex’s new relationship, despite being in…
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