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DEAR NATALIE: My partner went on a last-minute “overnight work trip” with a co-worker I’ve always had weird vibes about. They told me it was a mandatory conference, but when I asked for details, ever... more

DEAR NATALIE: My boyfriend has this “work wife,” and insists that this coworker is just a close friend. But lately it’s crossing a line. Every night, right before he goes to sleep, he texts her “good... more

DEAR NATALIE: I recently learned that my husband has been gambling behind my back and has lost most of our savings. The only reason I found this out was because his credit card statement was on the di... more

DEAR NATALIE: I recently found out that I was adopted. I’m 24-years-old and I would have never known, but I took one of those DNA tests. My parents have never mentioned this to me and no one in my fam... more

DEAR NATALIE: My mother is one of those women who can’t be without a boyfriend. My whole life it’s been a revolving door of men. Now that I’m a mom, I can’t imagine putting my child second to my lates... more

DEAR NATALIE: I recently found out that my boyfriend has a private Discord account that he’s been using to roleplay as if he’s single. Is this considered cheating? We’ve been together for six months, ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I think my dad is having an affair and I “accidentally” caught him leaving a restaurant with a woman that was definitely not my mother. I saw them leave the restaurant holding hands and ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I just got engaged and my partner and I decided to try couple’s therapy ahead of our wedding so that we could work out any problems before we walk down the aisle. I have a lot of trust i... more

DEAR NATALIE: My oldest sister told me a huge secret about our mom. It’s so explosive I don’t dare write it here for fear that someone we know could read it. It could literally destroy my family. She ... more

DEAR NATALIE: My best friend married a very controlling guy. He has completely taken over and has locked her out of her social media accounts which she needs as a self-employed photographer. He did so... more

DEAR NATALIE: My sister’s fiancé is constantly asking me to give him advice on his relationship. I helped him pick out the ring, plan the engagement party and decide where they should honeymoon after ... more

DEAR NATALIE: My fiancé has been spending a bit too much time with AI lately. He talks about this bot as if it is a real woman. He brings it up in conversation and asks me what I think of things it s... more

DEAR NATALIE: I just learned that my aunt (who is in her mid-40s) has a popular OnlyFans account. I found out because my boyfriend has one and he saw my aunt. Now we are both freaked out. Isn’t she t... more

DEAR NATALIE: I hate my engagement ring. My fiancé didn’t listen to anything I said. I wanted a certain style, carat size and metal. It’s like he didn’t even care about what I wanted. It’s just awfu... more

DEAR NATALIE: My friend’s husband slid into my DMs the other night and was extremely flirty with me. He was commenting on my body and saying how hot I was. He was explaining to me that his wife (my f... more

DEAR NATALIE: My boyfriend of six years and I are going on vacation this fall to Italy. I have told him in no uncertain terms that I better leave Italy with a ring. He is constantly telling me that he... more

DEAR NATALIE: My son is 22-years-old and is dating a 43-year-old woman. For reference, I am 48-years-old. My wife (who is my age) is very upset by this. I am not as bothered. I think a lot of young m... more

DEAR NATALIE: I’m struggling with a painful situation involving my sister and I need advice. Last month, my sister got very upset that I didn’t reach out again to my nephew when he graduated high sch... more

DEAR NATALIE: My husband’s sister is disabled and has been having a hard time making ends meet. My husband wants her to move in with us for an “open ended” amount of time. I love my sister-in-law but... more

DEAR NATALIE: My husband had a short affair about two years ago with someone he met through social media. (Not a dating app). While he and I have worked through our issues and have moved forward toget... more

DEAR NATALIE: I am a thirty-year-old woman with an odd hobby. I am accomplished, intelligent, attractive and have a very demanding job. I am constantly called on to solve problems and make decisions.... more

DEAR NATALIE: My husband and I have been in a “throuple” with another person for about seven years now. The three of us recently moved to a new city and we bought them a townhouse next door to ours s... more

DEAR NATALIE: My best friend and I are very competitive. Usually, it is all in good fun. But, we are both in the process of going through divorces and no matter what I say, she feels like she has to ... more

DEAR NATALIE: My mom does everything for my younger brother. He lives at home but doesn’t need to. He has a great job in finance (makes more money than me!) and doesn’t seem to have any desire to lea... more

DEAR NATALIE: My brother died in a bad accident on the job a few years back and his wife, Jessica, promised that we would always have a relationship with our nieces after he died. Our nieces were thre... more

DEAR NATALIE: My best friend told me that she is thinking about leaving her husband of eight years. They have three kids and a beautiful life (at least from my vantage point). When I asked her why, s... more

DEAR NATALIE: I started an OnlyFans account when I was in college to help make ends meet and the account blew up. It’s fairly innocent in comparison to what other people are doing on the app and I am ... more

DEAR NATALIE: While I was recovering from cancer treatments, my husband and I agreed to make our marriage “open” temporarily since he was very unhappy that I couldn’t have sex with him. Over the last ... more