Dear Wendy: “I Have Feelings For My Friend’s Crush”
Through one of my close friends I met this guy. We quickly became friends and now hang out with the same group of people. His sense of humor is the same as mine and we also see eye-to-eye on many...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “Did I MOA Too Soon?”
For the past couple of months, I have been flirting with a co-worker who was very shy at first, but took an interest in my hobbies, complimented me every day, gave me pet names, and generally seemed...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend’s Mother Controls His Life”
“David” and I have been together two years and we’ve been close friends longer than that. I have grown to love and care about him very much. We’ve even talked about marriage, but we’re waiting until...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Fiancé Won’t Get Rid Of His Old Wedding Pictures!”
My fiancé and I have been together for three years and we’re getting married this June. His first marriage, which was a disaster and only lasted six months, ended six years ago. They were together...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Thinks I’m Too Opinionated”
I’ve been seeing my guy, “Joe,” for four months, and it’s been great! But last night on the phone, he started talking about a TV personality who I don’t like, and I said “He’s such a fraud and an...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “Being A Bridesmaid Is Breaking My Budget!”
A friend of mine from high school asked me in December to be one of her bridesmaids in her July wedding. I was surprised she asked me, particularly because while we were close in our teens, she was...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Won’t Quit Working With His Ex!”
I decided to take a break from a six months relationship with my boyfriend. We did not establish any term or rules regarding the break, and he didn’t ask me how long the break would be. He said that he...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Doesn’t Make Enough Money”
My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over a year and a half. For the most part we have a good relationship. He gets me like no one else does and he is always there for me. However, we are...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “Our Wedding’s In 2 Weeks, But My Fiancé Is Still Thinking About...
I’m getting married to an amazing guy in two weeks. We’ve been together for about 2 1/2 years, and we’ve been long distance for about a year now. We only manage to see each other every few months for...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Doesn’t Think I’m Hot Enough”
I’m in a long distance relationship, and my boyfriend is nice and sweet and we connect really well. We had been friends for several years before we started dating, and back when we first became...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “Is My Friend Jealous Of My Career Options?”
I recently received a job offer from the company I interned with this past summer for next June after I graduate. I’m not sure if I want to accept this offer (because I am still questioning what field...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Boyfriend Wasn’t There When I Had An Abortion”
I am 20-years-old and got pregnant in August by my boyfriend of nine years. We started dating in middle school, and I have supported him through everything. The pregnancy was unplanned and my family...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “Should I Give Up My Prestigious School For My Boyfriend?”
Guest columnists and contributors are generously sharing their talents and insights while Wendy is taking some time to care for my new baby. Today’s letter is answered by prolific Dear Wendy commenter...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “I’m A 30-Year-old Receptionist And Ashamed Of My Job”
I’ve been dating this guy I really like for a couple months and things are going well. He’s 35, I’m 29. He’s pretty successful, and most of his friends are too. Like, really successful. Me? I’m a...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “My Thoughts Are Consumed With My Ex”
Guest columnists and contributors are generously sharing their talents and insights while I’m taking some time to care for my new baby. Today’s letter is answered by freelance writer, Rachel East, AKA...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “He Got Us Both Pregnant At The Same Time”
I’m four months pregnant and split with my boyfriend of one year a week ago. He has a son with someone who he was “banging” before me, though they never had a relationship. I got used to him having a...
View ArticleThe Dos & Don’ts Of Emailing Online Dating Matches
When a friend of mine who’s dipping her toe back into the world of online dating recently asked for three quick rules to remember when emailing potential matches, it occurred to me that if she needed a...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “I’m Ostracized For Keeping My Maiden Name”
My husband and I have been married a little under a year and we’re starting to actually feel married. However, in all of the adjustments I’ve made, there’s still one giving me a hard time: telling...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “I Was Invited To My Ex’s Wedding, But I Don’t Want To Go”
Adam, a good friend of mine, who also happens to be an ex-boyfriend, has invited me to his upcoming wedding, but I have no desire whatsoever to go. Adam and I dated about five years ago and broke up...
View ArticleDear Wendy: “It’s Been Five Years And My Boyfriend Still Won’t Propose!”
I’m a 27-year-old female, and I’ve been with my 31 year old boyfriend for over five years now. We have made a happy and loving life together, including sharing a home, sharing our finances, being...
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