Advice: I’m worried when all this is said and done, my friendships won’t be the same — that we will have grown apart, developed new habits and routines and won’t feel like going out like we used to.
Should you post your vaccine selfie? It could provoke envy and pain, or it could inspire others to get the shot.
Relationship advice: We connected online but because of COVID, we didn’t meet for months. Now that things are calming down (I’ve even had my first vaccine), I suggested we meet in real life, and he won’t.
Relationship advice: She said my friends don’t take COVID-19 precautions seriously and she is comfortable with one couple in our bubble but no more than that.
Relationship advice: I told my adult sister and she basically said it was messed up that I was able to get the vaccine before our elderly parents and asked if I felt bad about it.
Advice: I don’t think I should be expected to cover everyone else’s expenses when they’re the ones that bailed. But everyone is telling me that I’m being unreasonable and it’s causing some real drama.
Relationship advice: On New Year’s Day, my wife announced big changes but frankly, I’m barely keeping my head above water in these crazy times. Now is not the time for big changes.
Relationship advice: I thought I’d get in shape, see my friends again, maybe find a boyfriend. I thought 2021 would be different. So far, it’s been more of the same.
Advice: I worry there will be restrictions in place and they won’t have as much fun as if they waited a year. They are antsy and my mother even said, “Even if you don’t want us to, we’ll come and just have our own trip.”
Relationship advice: She got really upset, she cried, she accused me of finding her unattractive, which is absolutely not true. I thought I was being a good guy.
Advice: I’m a rule follower, so I’m never going to be that girl who’s not following public health advisements and mandates. But fact is, I miss companionship.
Relationship advice: “What happened to the days when having speakerphone conversations in front of people was rude?”
This admittedly spoiled youngest child is determined to go from zero to Christmas hero this year. But where to start?
Relationship advice: We don’t live together and we don’t talk frankly about our finances — I’m not sure my girlfriend understands that she’s not going to have big fancy gifts this year.
Relationship advice: I love her dearly and we’ve been friends since high school, but the remarks, criticisms, and general speculation about my days are really getting to me.
Relationship advice: I think my brother and sister are being insensitive and putting our elderly parents’ health at risk. They think I’m “living in fear” and ruining Thanksgiving. Any tips on how to navigate this?
Relationship advice: “I love my friends. How can I get everyone to just stop talking about this stuff and focus on the fact that we actually like each other and really need each other right now?”
Relationship advice: My boyfriend says I’m living in fear and am being ungrateful; I say he’s pushing his agenda and I’m not afraid, I’m making smart choices.
Relationship advice: If my boyfriend feels he can’t love me, why is he leaving it up to me to decide what to do next? Is it time to call it quits or to try this properly for one last time?
Relationship advice: He wouldn’t let me read the texts, and as soon as I could I looked at his phone again and he’d deleted them all.
