Dear Barb: I will be getting married soon and I’m so scared. I really love my fiancé but so many marriages end in divorce. My parents and my fiancé’s parents are both divorced and we don’t want to end up the same. Is there anything we can do to guarantee that our marriage will work?… Read more »
Dear Barb: My sister is divorced with two small daughters age four and six. She has recently began dating a man who I learned through friends had sexually abused the daughter of his previous girlfriend. I am afraid he may do this to my nieces. When I see him with the girls he seems attentive… Read more »
Dear Barb: Six months ago I met a wonderful girl. We get along great together and are in love. Our only problem is her family. I guess I should say It’s my problem. I have not talked to my girlfriend about this. She always wants me to go to her parents? house and I just… Read more »
Dear Barb: My boyfriend and I have been dating for three months. We really care for each other and get along great for the most part; however, communication does seem to be a problem at times. We had our first argument and the communication difficulty was definitely an issue. We went out to a social… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am a single mother of three young children. Recently I met a wonderful man and we are planning on moving in together. I have some concerns about my fiancé’s role in my children’s lives. My children have a strong relationship with their father and see him regularly. At times when my fiancé… Read more »
Dear Barb: I don’t know what to do! My sister, who is two years older than me, has always been my best friend. We hang out together, double date and have consoled each other when no one else could. We are in our early twenties now and Karen has been involved in a relationship for… Read more »
Dear Barb: A very good friend is getting married and she is gay. Janice and I have been very close confidantes for years, but our relationship has not extended beyond work. Therefore my husband and children have not spent a lot of time with Janice and my children do not know she is gay. My… Read more »
Dear Barb: My brother is dating a woman who is 10 years older than him. He is 30 years old and hasn’t had much dating experience. His girlfriend is 40 and is divorced with two children. I don’t think she is the one for him and neither do my parents. There is nothing wrong with… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am an 18-year-old college student and I have just learned I am pregnant. My boyfriend is also 18 years old and in college. He is very supportive, but we both realize we are not ready for marriage, let alone parenthood. My parents feel I should have the baby and put it up… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my early thirties and have been happily married for five years. At least I thought our marriage was happy until my husband approached me about joining a swingers club. I was totally shocked! I had no indication he was thinking this way. My immediate reaction was no, but he is… Read more »