This post was originally published on this site A reader dreads the thought of chiding his parents for their distracted babysitting, but he has already noticed the potential risks of their inattention. My wife and I have noticed that our Gen X parents hav... See more
This post was originally published on this site A reader struggles with how to reconcile his newfound sobriety with his desire to be a gracious host when inviting friends into his home. I have been sober for one year after many decades of heavy drinking. ... See more
This post was originally published on this site A reader wants to be a supportive aunt at the Naval Academy commencement, but the prospect of political speeches has her gritting her teeth. My beloved niece is graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy next mo... See more
A reader fears that her parents’ decades-long food fixation could jeopardize her efforts to keep her own eating disorder under control. When I was 10, my parents started dieting — and they never stopped! (I am now 38, and they are 68.) They equate thinnes... See more
Q: Our youngest, who is 37 and uses they/them pronouns, has a long history of psychological problems. They sent a text informing us that they no longer want to interact with family members, and that if we want to meet with them, they require an advocate t... See more
