DEAR NATALIE: My adult son still relies heavily on me financially, and it’s starting to feel unsustainable. How do you set boundaries without making him feel abandoned or ungrateful? What makes it wor... more

DEAR NATALIE: Is it a red flag if my partner puts zero effort into romance, or is romance just something we’ve been taught to overvalue? I don’t need grand gestures or movie-level theatrics, but somet... more

DEAR NATALIE: My partner still brings up a night from three years ago when I lied about who I was texting, even though we went to therapy and officially “moved on” from the situation. It was a moment ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I come from a very strict Christian family, and my fiancé was raised the same way. We met in college and are now planning our wedding together. It’s been great because he’s very involve... more

DEAR NATALIE: My partner and I have been together for almost a decade. The love we have for each other is real, but our desire feels, well, optional at times. We are still affectionate. We cuddle, we... more

DEAR NATALIE: I’m pro-therapy. Enthusiastically. I think everyone should go. I’ve recommended therapists to friends. I’ve even considered going myself. This is not an anti-therapy stance. That said: ... more

DEAR NATALIE: My fiancé’s ex-wife still has a key to his house and uses it whenever she feels like it. I recently moved in with my fiancé, and last week his ex-wife let herself in while I was home al... more

DEAR NATALIE: My partner insists we’re “private,” but it feels like we’re a secret. We’ve been dating eight months. He says he doesn’t like posting online because he’s a “private person,” but his ex w... more

DEAR NATALIE: I broke up with a terrific guy over his mother’s behavior. We’ve been dating for a few months, and his mother is showing her true colors. I have a very stressful job, which can cause my ... more

DEAR NATALIE: My wife says she’s “not attracted to me lately” and blames it on work stress. She insists it’s temporary and tied to office burnout, but I’ve noticed she’s also started dressing up more ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I noticed something weird on my boyfriend’s Venmo. He’s been sending small payments to a woman I’ve never heard of. The notes are all emojis: a coffee cup, a winky face, once even a rose... more

DEAR NATALIE: My partner went on a last-minute “overnight work trip” with a co-worker I’ve always had weird vibes about. They told me it was a mandatory conference, but when I asked for details, ever... more

DEAR NATALIE: My boyfriend has this “work wife,” and insists that this coworker is just a close friend. But lately it’s crossing a line. Every night, right before he goes to sleep, he texts her “good... more