DEAR HARRIETTE: My roommate works out at 5 a.m. every day, which means that his alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m., and it’s been affecting my sleep in a major way. The noise alone is enough to jolt me out o... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a mother of twin daughters who are graduating from high school this year and preparing to head off to college. They both dreamed of going to the University of Notre Dame, and they ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was out for a walk with my dog when out of nowhere, my neighbor’s dog came charging toward us. He had slipped out of his collar and was clearly not under control. He lunged at me and... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently got married, and while most of the day went beautifully, there’s one thing that’s really been bothering me: One of my bridesmaids, whom I considered a close friend, didn’t s... more

DEAR HARIETTE: I have been arguing with my husband for years. He regularly speaks to me like I am an idiot. He is rude and downright nasty. I have pleaded with him to stop treating me like this. I hav... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m feeling frustrated and concerned after a recent experience involving my 8-year-old daughter. She has a severe peanut allergy, and last weekend, I allowed her to spend the night at ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom is such a hard worker! She has an incredible story that includes learning English as her second language, going to college, struggling to find work, going back to college while ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: Earlier this year, I met someone at a friend’s birthday party. I thought he was handsome, and my friend ended up fixing us up. We live in different states, so we exchanged numbers and ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 4-year-old son absolutely hates going to day care. Every morning is a struggle. He cries the moment he realizes it’s time to go and clings to me when I try to drop him off. It’s not... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My dad’s a heavy smoker and has been for as long as I can remember. When I was growing up, he used to smoke inside the house constantly. I remember the smell being everywhere-- in my c... more

DEAR READERS: I just got a reality check from my girlfriend. She left me. In our last argument, she told me that I don’t know how to love and that I push away everyone who tries to do right by me. I t... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently graduated and entered the workforce, and while I feel grateful to have landed a full-time position in marketing, I’m starting to feel a bit lost. The job itself is fine. I h... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I volunteer at my local humane society every weekend, and over the past several months, I’ve developed a real connection with one of the cats there. Her name is Marbles, and she’s been... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister won’t answer my calls or call me back, and I have no idea what I did wrong. She has never been great at communicating, but now she has gone radio silent. At first, I thought ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband recently came home from a business trip, and as I was doing the laundry, I noticed a condom in his pants pocket. I am so upset, but I’m afraid to approach him about this. My... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: A close friend of mine likes to play the role of cupid. Her interest in other people’s love lives might be well-meaning, but for me it feels invasive. I’m generally a bit reserved abou... more

DEAR READERS: I haven’t done this before -- run a whole day of your responses to a single letter -- but I’m doing so now because you got so fired up I want you to see how you reacted to the situation.... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been reading your column for several years, and I’ve noticed how you are a big advocate for communication. Yay! I agree that communication is key.... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think I’m still in love with my ex. Is it possible it just wasn’t the right time for us?... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My neighbors are from another country, and honestly I think they have the worst body odor ever. Their house isn’t dirty; I think it must just be what they eat. All I know is that the s... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a close friend who is always upbeat, kind and full of energy, which is why I was surprised when she recently confided in me that she has been struggling with her mental health. ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently broke up with my boyfriend, and even though I know it was the right decision, I can’t seem to stop thinking about him. We were together for a long time, and he was a big par... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend recently proposed to me, and I said no -- not because I don’t want to marry him, but because of how he did it. He proposed at a baseball game in front of a huge crowd, and... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: All of my friends are into running, and lately they’ve been talking about training for a marathon together. They keep encouraging me to join them, saying it would be an amazing challen... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m getting out of prison soon, and I'm worried about what comes next. When I left home, things were a bit rocky with my family. Some people have stayed in touch, and others created di... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: A woman at my job has been giving me hell. She works nonstop. She’s often sending emails at 9 p.m. or 4 a.m. -- and she actually expects a response! Recently she chewed out one of my c... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been dating my boyfriend for over a year now, and we get along great in most areas. However, I’ve noticed that we have different approaches to money. I’m focused on saving, invest... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think one of my friends might be working for a pyramid scheme. I can’t be sure, but he basically plays the role of a financial adviser and “helps” people invest their money. When the... more