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DEAR NATALIE:  My friend and I had a big falling out over her boyfriend (now fiancé) and she said I am no longer invited to her wedding. I basically told her that this guy is a loser and she could do ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I have been recently inspired to start eating healthier because of a doctor’s visit that shed some light on some underlying health issues that I am starting to have. My husband, however... more

DEAR NATALIE: I feel blessed (as does my spouse) to have met and married after many years of dating duds. We are both mature and established in our careers. My spouse had a tendency to allow his few f... more

DEAR NATALIE: I am a 36-year-old man in love with an amazing woman. We’ve known each other since high school and have held each other up through the roughest times in our lives — my divorce and depres... more

DEAR NATALIE: My fiancé wants to “share” with another couple. She’s considerably younger than me, so I understand that we may be in different places in our lives, but the idea of being with another wo... more

DEAR NATALIE: Several years ago my husband and I moved our family to this area. We are both on our second marriage and have children from those previous marriages as well as two children together. We ... more

DEAR NATALIE: On a recent girls getaway, I experienced a very upsetting situation. My best friend and I drove an hour and a half to the coast for two days of planned activities to relax, recharge and ... more

DEAR NATALIE: At a recent gala, one of my single “friends” approached my husband while I was in the ladies’ room and asked him “why a good looking guy like him was sitting all alone?” She later asked... more

DEAR NATALIE: I’m having a bit of a problem with my marriage. Recently, my husband insists on knowing where I am at all times. He constantly calls me to “check in” with what I’m doing, and whenever th... more

DEAR NATALIE:  I just found out that my boyfriend has been cheating on me for the past three months with a “close” friend of mine. I am LIVID. I don’t know what to do. My friend and I are no longer sp... more

DEAR NATALIE: My relationship of three years has just fallen apart. My partner moved out last night, and I am so upset. She claims she fell in love with another woman. I didn’t even get a chance to sa... more

DEAR NATALIE: I recently went out with this great guy and we had a wonderful first date. But then, he didn’t call me or follow up. I sent him a few text messages, but he never responded. I was out re... more

DEAR NATALIE: I’m really depressed. My marriage is crumbling after only four years and my husband wants out. We didn’t have kids, so I guess that’s good in a way. He can make a clean break. But all I... more

DEAR NATALIE:  My credit was destroyed by my ex-girlfriend, who racked up huge bills on my cards before we broke up. I didn’t offer my cards. She would just take them when we would have a fight and go... more

DEAR NATALIE: I am dating this guy and he is WONDERFUL. He is black and I am white and while he seems to be fine with that fact, I am starting to get worried about meeting his friends. I am worried ab... more

DEAR DIFFERENT PATHS: I’ve been mulling this one over and over. In one way, it may be best to let sleeping dogs lie. It was so long ago, and perhaps for him, burying that past heartache is best. But, ... more

DEAR NATALIE: Is there anything wrong with wanting to be a wife and mother? I am 25 years old and engaged to a great guy who is 31. He and I both agree to wanting children, and he has a very stable, l... more

DEAR NATALIE: My boss has the practice of using staff meetings to discuss rule violations at work. Usually only one or two employees have violated a company policy, but because of the nature of the me... more

DEAR NATALIE: I am curious in the turnaround time of recognizing one's wedding reception guests. It has been six months and one day from the event, and no one to my knowledge has received a thank-you ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I am in my mid 70s and my significant other is in his early 80s. We are both widowed and have been dating for a few years now. Everything was great. We enjoy most of the same things and ... more

DEAR NATALIE: I have been freelancing for this company for a while and have really helped them revamp their online business to the point where they are making almost double the money they were when I ... more

DEAR NATALIE: On the subject of wedding thank-you's, how do you deal with guests not even giving a gift at all? Our daughter just got married, and we hosted a lovely reception. Numerous relatives (and... more

DEAR NATALIE: My dear friend and her boyfriend have been together for years, and they recently became engaged. All of us are very close, and he and I often hang out when she can’t. However, last weeke... more

DEAR NATALIE: I've been invited to a close friend's child's wedding. There are a few factors involved in my decision too attend. The wedding is four hours away in northern Pennsylvania in the middle o... more

DEAR NATALIE: I recently quit my stable yet unsatisfying job to work with a friend who offered me more money to help her launch her business. I was promised a few things, including a full-time positio... more

DEAR NATALIE:  My boyfriend and I haven’t been dating for that long, but we are already talking about marriage and children. We both are on the same page and want the same things in life, but there is... more

DEAR NATALIE: My boss has the practice of using staff meetings to discuss rule violations at work. Usually only one or two employees have violated a company policy, but because of the nature of the me... more

DEAR NATALIE: I have been dating this woman for a few months now, and while we have a great time together, we don't really see each other as often as I would like, and it is hard to build a relationsh... more