Updates: “A Very Worried Sister” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “A Very Worried Sister” whose father had left the family, her mother was diagnosed with advanced cancer, and her sister had stopped speaking to her, stopped eating, and stopped interacting with other people. Keep reading to see how the family is doing now.

Updates: “Feeling Anxious About No Endpoint” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Feeling Anxious About No Endpoint” who had a list of bullet points for why she wasn’t ready to commit to her boyfriend of four months. She wrote: “Sometimes I’ll have these crystalline moments where I realize that I could not ask for more kindness in a partner. But those moments are buffered by times where I feel overwhelmed by the idea that this might be the LAST person I ever date and what if I’m choosing wrong?…

Updates: “Betrayed DIL” Responds (Again)

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Betrayed DIL” whose initial letter appeared in one of the top 30 columns of last year. She originally wrote in about not wanting her MIL anywhere near her kids (after she blabbed to everyone at the baby shower that baby #1 had Down Syndrome, among other indiscretions). She updated us here and now, nearly a year later, she has a new update.

Update: “Feeling Antsy” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Feeling Antsy” who was frustrated that the guy she’d been dating for several months was unwilling to commit to her. She wondered if she should keep waiting it out since she liked him so much or just MOA. Keep reading to see what she decided to do.

Updates: “Baby on Board” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Baby on Board” who took a internship 2500 miles from home, started dating a guy she really liked, and got pregnant two months later. She said she wanted to keep the baby and wondered if she should tell the guy or keep it a secret from him since she was returning home and he would never have to find out. Keep reading to see what she decided.

Updates: “Girl with the Part Time Boyfriend” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Girl with the Part Time Boyfriend,’ whose boyfriend of seven months, whom she saw herself with in the long run, worked out of town so often that he was sometimes only home two days a month, and even then he had other people he wanted to see and things he needed to do. “Having told him I don’t want to do this much more than another year, should I just MOA if nothing’s changed by then? I’m…

Updates: “Cat and Mouse” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Cat and Mouse,” the woman who continued an on-and-off friendship with an ex-boyfriend who broke up with her three years ago. Things came to a head when she ran into him and his new girlfriend and told the new girlfriend not to feel threatened by her. Her ex was pissed, drama ensued, and the LW wondered whether she should even continue the friendship. Keep reading to see where things stand now.

Updates: “Worried Mom” Responds

It’s time again for “Dear Wendy Updates,” a feature where people I’ve given advice to in the past let us know whether they followed the advice and how they’re doing now. Today, we hear from “Worried Mom” who was concerned that her MIL may be showing signs of Alzheimer’s after she giving her grandbaby a dirty cup to drink from while babysitting recently. Keep reading for an update.

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