latestMay 31, 2023

Ask Natalie: In need of some gift-giving etiquette? Unsure how to handle active shooter drills as a middle school teacher?

DEAR NATALIE: A new co-worker I’m getting to know was kind enough to invite me to her baby shower, as we are all so excited. My only issue is the gift I ordered. I went on her registry and ordered se... more

May 24, 2023

Ask Natalie: Friends boxing you out because of your Covid precautions? How should you handle a pregnancy with an ambivalent partner?

DEAR NATALIE: I caught Covid-19 last summer and so did my boyfriend. For him, it was a bad cold. For me, I ended up with long-Covid and my symptoms are still lingering. It has greatly impacted the qua... more

May 17, 2023

Ask Natalie: Who has the right to share information about the death of a family member? How can you keep your cool when dealing with annoying coworkers?

DEAR NATALIE: My brother’s wife suddenly died. She was dealing with some health issues, but was only 47 and this was unexpected. She leaves behind two daughters (my nieces), who are both still in high... more

May 10, 2023

Ask Natalie: Your son came out to you... and now you're wondering about your own sexuality late in life? Want to ask out your regular customer but not sure if the vibe is mutual?

DEAR NATALIE: I have been with my wife for 37 years and I love our companionship, but there is something I’m really struggling with. We have not been intimate in a while, and emotionally, I feel as th... more

May 03, 2023

Ask Natalie: Are your friends expecting you to play therapist when you're off the clock? Treated like trash by the bride-to-be because you're the “single” friend?

DEAR NATALIE: I am a therapist and recently acquired my license so that I can open my own private practice. I have a few friends who have utilized me over the years for their questions around relation... more

April 26, 2023

Ask Natalie: Best friend having affair with your married co-worker and wants you to cover it up? How do you live with grief with your young child around?

DEAR NATALIE: My best friend is cheating on her husband and I have known about it now for months. She is having an affair with someone at her office – who is her subordinate. She keeps telling me that... more

April 19, 2023

Ask Natalie: Mom is remarrying, but your aunts think he’s a snob? Haven’t spoken to brother in eight years… can you get back on track?

DEAR NATALIE: My mom is getting remarried after a really difficult couple of years. My dad died in a car accident and he was driving drunk at the time. He had a major problem with alcohol and it cause... more

April 12, 2023

Ask Natalie: Your sister's new boyfriend too controlling? How do you handle your wife's hot-blooded temper? 

DEAR NATALIE: My sister has been a single mom for a long time and her previous husband was in jail. He is out of prison now but is not in my sister’s or my niece’s life. My sister has a track record o... more

April 05, 2023

Ask Natalie: Is it okay to cut off your abusive brother and his family? Best friend knew your husband was cheating and didn't tell you?

DEAR NATALIE: My brother and I lost both our parents over the last few years. We are in our early 40s and have not had a great relationship for most of our adult lives. He lived with my parents for mo... more

March 29, 2023

Ask Natalie: Coming back to your pre-QANON reality? Your ex said he was polyamorous... but was really just a cheater?

DEAR NATALIE: You are often open-minded in your approach to these questions so while I am nervous to write this, I hope that asking for help may help other people in a similar position. For the past c... more

March 22, 2023

Ask Natalie: How do you handle a grieving friend that never wants to have fun anymore?

DEAR NATALIE: One of my best friends lost her mother recently and she’s been having a very difficult time navigating her grief. She breaks down and cries whenever we are together and hasn’t been inter... more

March 15, 2023

Ask Natalie: Sister stuck in abusive relationship and your parents won’t help her?

DEAR NATALIE: My sister is in an abusive marriage with a man who is an alcoholic — he is both emotionally and financially abusive and I want her to leave him. They have a child together. I offered my ... more

March 08, 2023

Ask Natalie: Guns creating a rift between you and your son’s friend’s parents?

DEAR NATALIE: My son has a friend, Devon, whose parents are very open about being gun owners. Total aside – my husband also has a firearm that we keep safely locked away in our bedroom and our kids do... more

March 01, 2023

Ask Natalie: Afraid of losing your identity as a working creative turned stay-at-home mom?

DEAR NATALIE: I am a young mom and just had my first child. I know how incredibly privileged I am to stay home and spend time with my baby while my partner works. After a number of months, I will reco... more

February 22, 2023

Ask Natalie: Polyamorous partner causing problems now that you want to settle down?

DEAR NATALIE: My partner and I have been together for about a year. He is polyamorous and I am not. He and I have talked about what that means for our relationship, and while I don’t mind him having o... more

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