Family

My father, who was in failing health, was approaching his 95th birthday. I put together a party for him. I started planning over a month in advance since my two younger brothers live...

Friendship

6-year-old Charlotte wants to scream about her so-called friends leaving her out of their talent show.

GRIEF

Matt wonders if he's insensitive since he doesn't feel as sad about the death of his pets as other callers seem to.

Bad Childhood

I was barely eight years old when I saw my dad’s packed suitcases by the door. I loved him. He and I were like two peas in a pod. Sure, I saw my parents slug it out. But leaving me behind?...

GRIEF

Robyn and her husband are bracing for the emptiness they know they'll feel when the dog they've had since they first got married dies.

Communication

What would make someone treat the love of his life with anger and defensiveness whenever she's critical of him regardless of the substance of that criticism? Fear. Fear of being left. Fear...

feelings

Thank you for continuing to talk about facts over feelings. This has helped me in so many ways in my life, especially through Covid, relationships, friendships and making daily decisions.

Parenting

Holly thinks she needs to micromanage her 15-year-old son because he doesn't push himself as hard to succeed as she would like.

Communication

Angie's inability to let criticism go is causing problems with her friendships and marriage.