Ask Natalie by Natalie Bencivenga

Ask Natalie in Advice April 08, 2020

Ask Natalie: My husband is out of work because of COVID-19, and it's causing a strain on our marriage; Broke up but still quarantined together?

DEAR NATALIE:  My husband and I have been self-quarantining due to coronavirus concerns, but it is really starting to grate on me. I feel like he is hovering over me all day long. He’s becoming a b... continue

Ask Natalie in Advice April 01, 2020

Is COVID-19 worsening your anxiety? Is it possible to find love in the time of social distancing?

DEAR NATALIE:My anxiety has kicked into high gear over the coronavirus. I live alone and am a very social person. I am not doing well with being inside all day long, although I know how lucky I am ... continue

Ask Natalie in Advice March 25, 2020

My friend likes to kiss my husband on the lips… My husband loves to compliment other women except for me.

DEAR NATALIE: One of my “social” friends has this really annoying habit. Whenever she is around my husband, she makes it a point to greet him with a kiss on the lips. My other friends said they thi... continue

Ask Natalie in Advice March 18, 2020

Invited to a party but don’t want to go if kids are invited, too? Sick of sister-in-law always “one-upping” you?

DEAR NATALIE: This is a corollary to your recent article on adult parties. I agree. I love kids too. However, we were invited to a party after 6 p.m. with cocktails. Another couple who does have yo... continue