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This Thursday is American Thanksgiving as I’m sure you all know, followed quickly by Hanukkah and Christmas. And after like 15 years of writing an advice column, I’ve gotten more letters this holiday season than any year past that go something like: “Ughhhhhh, how do I survive the holidays with my family, they make me… Read more

Let’s be honest — Valentine’s Day kind of sucks for a lot of us. There’s the disappointment of being let down, the pressure to measure up, and all the weight of unmet expectations and the baggage of crappy Valentine’s Day pasts. Plus, this year there aren’t even conversations hearts! But fear not, friends! There is… Read more

In answer to the letter titled “How do I know if I absolutely want kids?” posted on Oct 11th, you wrote: “Without Woman A or Woman B, you can still have a rich and full life ahead of you. You don’t even have to have a long-term relationship to enjoy the second half of your… Read more

This article, first published in August, 2012, as “15 Things Every Couple MUST Discuss Before Getting Married,” has been updated as of March, 2018, and is now titled “17 Things Every Couple MUST Discuss Before Getting Married.” I’ve been writing an advice column in some shape or form for close to fourteen years now, and… Read more