DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm caught in a dilemma between two friends having a financial disagreement. I've decided to stay neutral since it's not my money. However, both friends have invited me to events sched... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a small business that has experienced many ups and downs over the years. We did well during the pandemic. Now that we are a couple of years out of quarantine, things are tight a... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: Despite announcing my decision to stop drinking to many friends and family, I still encounter peer pressure when I go out with them. It's challenging to stick to my choice without feel... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I received a holiday bonus and planned a family trip for the New Year, but considering our budget, it's looking tight. My wife suggested that I use the bonus for a solo trip, leaving h... more

DEAR READERS: Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! Joy to you! I want to be as inclusive as I can in my greeting, because I truly do want to welcome each and every one of you into the biggest hug of the y... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I always had a contentious relationship with my aunt. I found her to be harsh, sometimes mean and often unreliable. She has been dead for years.... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm reaching out to you as a concerned parent grappling with a situation involving my teenage daughter. We recently switched our daughter from a private high school in town to the publ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: This year, I made a conscious decision to prioritize my professional life, and it has seen significant growth. However, this focus has come at the expense of my personal life. I'm find... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently found myself in a bit of a predicament that I hope you can help me navigate. I was assigned to a group project at school, and as the deadline loomed closer, it became appare... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've received an invitation to stay at a friend's house over the holidays, but I feel uncomfortable about the living conditions. Their place tends to be messy, and I'm unsure how to ha... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a reformed shopaholic, and I've made huge strides this year to curb my endless spending tendencies. I have even been able to save a significant amount of money. But as we get deep... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband is an entrepreneur. Over the past five years or so, his company has really taken off, and I couldn’t be happier for him. Although his professional life is thriving, he rarel... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I sent the wrong text to a gym buddy, and now I am sure that she thinks I like her more than I do. I met a really nice girl at the gym, and although we have not gone on a formal date, ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My teenage granddaughter, who is a junior in high school, and I are going through a period of disagreement. It seems like we can't see eye to eye on anything lately. We used to have a ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My birthday just passed, and I am throwing a birthday party at my friend’s house. I used to invite everyone in my grade to my parties when I was younger, but my classes were also very ... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently went home for a holiday break to visit my parents. I don’t really enjoy my time at home much because my mom is very controlling. She doesn’t let my sister or me drive her ca... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I find myself in a difficult situation. I am currently enrolled in medical school, and although it has been a dream of mine for a long time, I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed and unsur... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm eager to reorganize and declutter my living space. However, I have tried to do this in the past and have never been successful. What practical steps or approaches can I take to eff... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a member of an intramural volleyball team, and recently I've been facing some disrespectful comments from one of my teammates. They have been body-shaming me for my weight and maki... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am clumsy. This time I tripped and fell when walking home. I injured my leg badly and will need surgery. That’s a bummer, but my problem is that my husband writes off whatever happen... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: This Christmas, I’ll be meeting my boyfriend's family. They live out of state, and it's the first time we’ll be face to face. We have been dating for nearly a year now and I really lik... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I just started talking to someone new. It was going really well for a few days, and I found him really attractive. We have similar senses of style and music, two things that are very i... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend and I have been on and off for about four years. He is the first person I have ever dated, and I am completely in love with him. However, sometimes I feel like we are a lo... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have not dated in a year, and due to lack of closure, I cannot stop thinking about my ex. I have not thought about him as frequently as I did when we first ended things, but now that... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who constantly crosses my boundaries by asking intrusive, personal questions about things like financial matters. How do I address this without making it confrontationa... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am going to study abroad in Spain next semester as a junior in college, and I am excited as I worked extremely hard to raise the money to be able to go. I come from a low-income back... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a sophomore in college, and I have two other roommates. We live together in a dorm and have had our disagreements, but we have gotten over them. They recently told me that they ar... more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’ve been dating my boyfriend for a while, and he’s asked me to move in with him. I’m excited about this next step in our relationship, but I’m hesitant about redecorating or making ch... more