The Laudable Life
Why won’t my friend just do what I say?
Q: I love dogs so much that I became a vet tech. I have had dogs my whole life, and currently, I have three! My friend has been talking about getting a dog and I have tried my best to warn her about the commitment it entails. She lives alone and is always very busy…
Who Will take over the family business?
Q: My two siblings and I all work for our father in our family’s business. Lately my dad has been talking more about retirement and stepping back. The problem is, he built this business from the ground up and has always been heavily involved with the day to day decisions. He won’t seem to let…
Homework Woes!
Q: My child spends so much time on homework and has so little to show for it. He seems to take forever to get rolling with it, gets derailed with anything and everything, whines and complains about doing it, and sometimes even when he does his homework thoroughly and well, he might not turn it…
Dancing for me or for everyone else?
Q: I’ve been considering quitting dance, and I’m worried that my parents will be upset with me if I go through with it. I’ve been dancing since elementary school, and I’m currently on a travel team. On top of that, I’m one of the co-captains of my school dance team. Lately, I’ve been losing interest…
Can This Relationship Be Saved?
Q: These past few years have taken a toll on my marriage. Being home with my family has been really stressful. When I tried to talk to my husband about how this extra stress was affecting our relationship, he was frustrated with me. I decided not to bring it up anymore. Now, I feel like…
The Bedwetting Secret
Q: My son is ten years old and, thanks to COVID, has never had an overnight or a sleepover. We haven’t even visited family in over three years! But we’re all vaccinated and excited to see my parents in Wisconsin over spring break. The problem is that our son is still wetting the bed. He’s…
Breadcrumbed by a TikToker on Valentine’s Day
Q: My best friend has been talking to a “famous” local TikToker online. She has been telling me all the details, and it sounds like she is really into him. The problem is, it doesn’t say that he feels the same. Every time they plan to do something, he cancels at the last minute or…
3 Steps To New Years’ Resolution Success
Q: Every year, it’s the same: make a resolution and lose motivation for it in a week or so. Two years ago, it was going to the gym every day, and last year, it was going outside with the family two times a week. Both dissolved in a matter of weeks. How do I make…
Grief During The Holidays
Q: The holiday season has always been a grand affair at my house, with family reunion meals, festive decorations, and endless eggnog. My family always took it very seriously, especially my dad, who dressed up as Santa and partied the hardest. Unfortunately, my father passed away in February with COVID. Now, I’m dreading the holiday…
Did I Get Ghosted?
Q: I was talking to a girl for a year, and we finally started dating in July. We hung out together constantly over the summer. Then college started, and after a couple of weeks of texting, I suddenly stopped getting replies. I thought she got grounded or something, but it’s been a month, and still…
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