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When ‘Green’ Becomes ‘Gross’ & Her Beau Is A Bit Too Mysterious

DEAR CAT: Since my husband and I made green changes to our lifestyle he now only flushes the toilet “every other time” at most. I can’t convince him how gross that is. Any ideas?

DEAR CAT: DEAR CAT: My long-distance boyfriend was going to visit me over the holidays and finally meet my family. First he used work as an excuse, then he didn’t come at all. Does this sound fishy to you?

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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She Wants Him, Not His Kids & ‘Weirdness’ Is No Excuse To Be Mean

DEAR CAT: My boyfriend has children with a woman he dated years ago and now she wants him to take custody. I don’t want to be a mother to his kids. Any advice?

DEAR CAT: I work with a talented man who clearly has a mental condition like Asperger’s. Some female coworkers make fun of him, which bugs me. I’m sure others could benefit from reading about what is an increasingly common condition.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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He’s Trying To Repair His Marriage...Alone & Should They Tell On The Liar Who Got Fired?

DEAR CAT: Four months ago I saw my wife cheating. I did not confront her, instead I decided to change myself for the better. Am I taking the right course?

DEAR CAT: I ran into a guy as he was bragging about his professional success to a group of people. I know his ‘success’ is a lie because my friend fired him from that job. Should we tell his wife?

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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Newlyweds Have Nothing To Say & Reunion Made Him Feel Like A Failure

DEAR CAT: My husband and I just took our first vacation together and we ran out of things to talk about after the first day! Is this the beginning of the end?

DEAR CAT: I attended my 30 year high school reunion and people learned that my wife and I are divorced. All their apologies made me feel like a failure. Any words of wisdom to snap me out of this?

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Arm’s Length Works For Him & New Year’s Resolution Might Leave Her Friendless

DEAR CAT: I work with a guy who talks so close to your face that you could smell his breath. One day I put my arm straight out to him to hold him back. Was I wrong?

DEAR CAT: This year I’m making a New Year’s resolution to avoid all friends who are in pathetic relationships. But then I think, will I have any friends left?

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Tuesday, January 03, 2012
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