DEAR NATALIE: My adult son still relies heavily on me financially, and it’s starting to feel unsustainable. How do you set boundaries without making him feel abandoned or ungrateful? What makes it wor... more
DEAR NATALIE: Is it a red flag if my partner puts zero effort into romance, or is romance just something we’ve been taught to overvalue? I don’t need grand gestures or movie-level theatrics, but somet... more
DEAR NATALIE: My partner still brings up a night from three years ago when I lied about who I was texting, even though we went to therapy and officially “moved on” from the situation. It was a moment ... more
DEAR NATALIE: I come from a very strict Christian family, and my fiancé was raised the same way. We met in college and are now planning our wedding together. It’s been great because he’s very involve... more
DEAR NATALIE: My partner and I have been together for almost a decade. The love we have for each other is real, but our desire feels, well, optional at times. We are still affectionate. We cuddle, we... more
DEAR NATALIE: I’m pro-therapy. Enthusiastically. I think everyone should go. I’ve recommended therapists to friends. I’ve even considered going myself. This is not an anti-therapy stance. That said: ... more
DEAR NATALIE: My fiancé’s ex-wife still has a key to his house and uses it whenever she feels like it. I recently moved in with my fiancé, and last week his ex-wife let herself in while I was home al... more