From the Mailbag

I just read the post from “bride number two.” I am going through a slightly similar situation. I loved the analogy about the before fat picture. What I dont understand is why it is so mind boggling to think a woman who is about to be married to a man would be annoyed to live with his old wedding pictures?!? Is it that crazy to feel a hint of frustration? Yes the thoughts might have zero logic, but the feelngs are real and very much present. I guess until you go through it it is hard to understand. Were you bride #2 by any chance? Im guessing not. — Another Bride #2

I’ve been getting some interesting feedback from readers lately and thought you guys might get a kick out of reading some of it. Here’s a letter from a woman who felt my response to “May-December,” created unnecessary anxiety. I enjoy your writing and feel you give wonderful advice to readers who are really struggling with some issues. I have never felt compelled to write an e-mail like this, but one of your responses is forcing me to. A woman wrote in about a May-December romance and her uncertainty about the relationship given she might want to have children (while her 50-year-old partner is considering a vasectomy). This was part of your response:…

I’ve been getting some interesting feedback from readers lately and thought you guys might get a kick out of reading some of it. Here’s a recent critique from someone who doesn’t care to hear another word about my kid, and thinks this site is incredibly difficult to navigate: I don’t have a lot of time so I’ll get right to the point. Pls take me off your mailing list. I have read your column for the last couple of years. I like your insights on human relationships but there are two glaring what I might respectfully call shortcomings that really clutter up your message. First, all the constant prattle about your baby…