latestAugust 13, 2021

GF Fears History Will Repeat Itself If BF Replaces ATV

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My boyfriend had a bad accident on his ATV last fall. He crashed it into a tree when he lost control. He is lucky he wasn’t hurt worse than he was. As it is, he had several br... more

July 16, 2021

Son's Driving Style Drives Mom Crazy

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Even though I was my son’s primary driving teacher, I have to say that when I ride with him behind the wheel, it’s a white-knuckle experience.... more

May 06, 2021

Life with a Self-Proclaimed Hypochondriac in the Age of COVID

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My dad has called himself a hypochondriac for as long as I can remember. It got worse after he and my mom split up right before I started high school. When that happened, they... more

March 05, 2021

Dad's Biker Dreams Concern Daughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I don’t get why my father, who is in his late 50s, wants to get a motorcycle and come the spring, do a cross-country trip. Both his girlfriend and my mom (divorced from my dad... more

January 28, 2021

Cigarette Smoke and Odor Make It Tough to Be Around Mom's BF

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My mother began dating a man who is, in my opinion, a heavy smoker. My mother does not seem to notice it too much. My dad was a social smoker up until he passed away, so it wa... more

October 27, 2020

Halloween Party Plans Miff Dad

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My son announced he was invited to a Halloween party, which he fully intends to attend. I told him he is nuts for taking such a big chance, especially since I know the guy thr... more

October 06, 2020

Grandfather's Annual Trip Plans Worry Granddaughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My Grandpa told me that despite his being nearly 80, he still plans to make his annual visit to his hometown later this year. I know he knows what’s going on these days, and h... more

September 22, 2020

Mom Not Happy About Daughter's Decision to Register as an Organ Donor

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I’m the last kid in the family to get their driver’s license. I’m also the only one who opted to be identified as an organ donor, and that is flipping my mother out. She think... more

September 15, 2020

Pandemic Weight Gain Blamed on Wife's Baking

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My wife has been home since her job went virtual in early April. It’s worked well, since she can help cover the kids, who haven’t been in school and are only heading back two ... more

July 09, 2020

Is It Overkill on the Deep Cleaning?

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: Sometimes I just don’t get it. My wife is forever deep cleaning our apartment. She steams the carpets and living room furniture at least every other week. I’ve told her I read... more

June 11, 2020

Mom's Ex Makes Move on Daughter

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My mother dated this slightly younger guy for a few months. He was the one who broke it off, and right after that, he started Instagramming me a few times a day. I blocked him... more

March 17, 2020

Reader Worried About Restroom Hygiene and Spread of COVID-19

DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: I have sometimes been in public bathrooms at restaurants, theatres, etc., and seen people come out of their stall and walk out without washing their hands. I find this disgust... more

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