family

Dear Readers:

Today I’ll address “Once Bitten,” our advice-seeker considering a romantic weekend with her ex-husband and the possibility of getting back together.

Dear Readers:

Friday I posted an email exchange I had with a frustrated wife whose husband is not a good planner when it comes to social, couple, or special-event or holiday time.

Dear Robin:

I enjoy your blog but sometimes I think you are a little naive.  Not everyone can be best friends with their ex.

My daughter is getting married in August and she recently sent me a list of photos she wants taken at her wedding.  You know, “bride and groom, bride’s family, etc.”

Several of those on the list included both her father and me.  I was very surprised and would like your advice.

Dear Robin:

My soon-to-be-ex (“Ted”) and I had an agreement we would tell each other before we introduced our minor daughter (“Amy”) to anyone we may be dating. Of course that didn’t happen.

Dear Readers:

I recently received a follow-up email from someone who wrote to me in July.  Here is what it said:

“Well, it happened again.  Last night he told me I don’t make him happy but he couldn’t give me any specifics on what I can do to make him happy.  He apologized very nicely this morning and explained he’s under a lot of stress but so am I.  Does this change your earlier advice?”