Columns
When A Present Doesn't 'Fit' The Occasion & Children's Safety Comes First
DEAR CAT: When my children visit my ex, he leaves them for more than 8 hours at a time to be with his girlfriend. Iâve discussed it with him but he yells and says I’m telling him how to parent. Your call?
DEAR CAT: For my birthday my cousin gave me a bunch of her âworn but still like newâ designer clothes. But she is much bigger than I am and I canât wear any of them. What should I do?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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Friend Suffers From A 'Rich' Attitude & To Snoop Or Not To Snoop?
DEAR CAT: My friend married a wealthy man and now she has developed quite a snobby attitude. I miss my âoldâ friend. Is this a reason to end our friendship?
DEAR CAT: After a few big fights with my boyfriend I looked at his computer and found messages to other girls. Now he says we’re over because I violated his privacy. Am I wrong for snooping?
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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How Long Is Too Long To Wait For Commitment? And...He Wants Kids ASAP
DEAR CAT: I’ve been on/off with a guy for almost three years. We love each other but he won’t commit. Should I be patient and wait until he’s ready?
DEAR CAT: My husband and I got married a year ago. As soon as the honeymoon was over he immediately wanted us to have kids. I want to enjoy each other and build a nest egg but he is insistent. Whatâs his rush?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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Waiting To Leave For Three Decades & She Needs To Wash Regret Off Her Hands
DEAR CAT: I have been married for 31 years and miserable the whole time. Now it is time to end the charade. Will I be happier without a husband?
DEAR CAT: I was in a restaurant ladies room with a friend who didn’t wash her hands. Later, when she passed bread at the table, I called her out on it. Was I wrong?
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
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Mother In Law Has Plans To Move In & Pilates Fee Is Off-Balance
DEAR CAT: My mother-in-law tells people that she will live with us. My husband doesn’t correct her but I say she shouldn’t feel entitled to that type of arrangement. What should I do?
DEAR CAT: I tried to sign up for a beginner pilates class and was told they require an âassessmentâ fee of $25! Thatâs more expensive than one class. Is this the norm? My one friend said yes.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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