Updates

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “At a Crossroads” who me a guy online who said he wanted to marry her but spent three years chasing other women and eventually moving in with one of them. “At this point,” she wrote, “I have totally given up, although I did ask were we still getting married, and he said yes. Now, I am taking him at his actions as opposed to his words. They don’t match up and more than likely I…

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “At a Parental Crossroads” who wondered if she should move away from her kids to pursue her dream of becoming a geologist at a school in her hometown, or move with her military ex-husband and children to an area that doesn’t have any schools with the degree she’s interested in. After the jump, find out what she decided to do.

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Caring Girlfriend” whose boyfriend of one year never spoke of his childhood or brother who committed suicide eight years ago. “I feel like I am missing a big chunk of who my boyfriend was and is by not knowing really anything about his brother.” She wrote. “I know some people may want to talk about their past but need some gentle prodding in the right direction. Any advice about this situation would be much appreciated.”…

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “An Awkward Proposal” who didn’t know how to behave around her friend who suddenly proposed to her out of the blue. After the jump, find out where things stands between them now.

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “College Sweetheart,” a college student who was feeling the pressure to define her 6-month relationship in an effort to avoid a broken heart come May when her boyfriend graduates. “I don’t want to feel crushed if come May it turns out I thought we were more serious than he thought we were, but talking about feelings/emotions is not my strong suit so I’m not sure how to start this conversation, especially when I am not…

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Bewildered Best Friend” whose letter appeared in a His Take column when she wrote asking the guys why, if her best guy friend says he likes the qualities she possesses, he hasn’t pursued a romantic relationship with her. Some of the guys told her to just ask him. Others suggested she MOA after five years of pining for him. Find out what she decided to do, after the jump.

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Disappointed in Her” who was disappointed that her good friend was refusing to tell her new boyfriend about her STD. “What can I do?” She asked. “Should I insist that my friend tell him? Should I get our other two close girlfriends to talk to her with me? She is very immature and I think she is trying to pretend like it isn’t a big deal (it is.) I’m upset that she sees it as…

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Deployment Bound” who met an amazing guy but was leery of starting something with him because he was scheduled to leave for a year-long deployment in a dangerous combat zone in a couple of months. “I am wary of having a relationship with him right now, but I don’t want to miss out on something amazing.” After the jump, find out whether you decided to pursue the amazing guy or not.

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Money or Love” who had recently started dating a longtime friend and was very concerned about his financial irresponsibility and amount of credit card debt he had. “Am I out of line for telling him he needs to be smarter with his money and cut back on his purchases? Should I let that come between what we have — an otherwise great friendship, great love, open and honest communication, and commitment?” After the jump, find…

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 today. After the jump, we hear from “Mr. Invisble” whose wife was neglecting their relationship and focusing solely on raising their children. Despite doing most of the household chores, as well as making lots of romantic gestures, the LW wrote: “Basically, I feel like the 5th or 6th item on her daily list and most days, she doesn’t get to me.” After the jump, find out if his wife is making him a bigger priority.