DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Our daughter had her pick of five schools. Of course, she’s opting to go to the one with the biggest reputation as a party school. We have told her we think this isn’t her bes... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I met “Sarah” while at university. We lost touch for a few years, but then reconnected at a gallery in a part of town I usually don’t frequent. We seemed to hit if off, and st... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I married into an affluent family, and I love hosting dinners for my in-laws.... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I have been trying to reassure my transgender cousin that she will be welcome at our grandparents’ golden wedding anniversary dinner being put together by our parents. Still, ... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I always thought I had a solid relationship with my son, especially after his mom left us when he was four. With her out of our lives, my parents stepped in to help, for which... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My mother walked out on my father, sister, and me when I was seven years old. Since then, she had next to nothing to do with us. When my sister got married, she invited our mo... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My late father-in-law was a career firefighter. For all the years he was on the job, my mother-in-law listened to the dispatch scanner so she would know when her husband was g... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I hooked up with one of my coworkers a few weeks ago. Since then we started spending more time together, and plan to continue seeing each other.... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: At first I thought it was my imagination, but now I know it isn’t me. A few times after I got together with my former co-worker and friend, I noticed something went missing fr... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Our youngest son still lives at home. He pays us rent, usually within a week of when it is due. He is also good about helping out with incidental expenses around the house, es... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My cousin and her fiancé postponed their wedding due to COVID. It was supposed to be last August. In the official postponement announcement they sent out, they said a new date... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Our daughter, who along with our grandson, lives with us, just told us she is expecting, and under other circumstances, we would be thrilled.... more

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: We have a three bedroom apartment. We sleep in one bedroom. We keep the second for guests, and the smallest was set up as a gaming room for my husband. I keep very few things ... more