There doesn’t have to be “Mommy Anxiety”
Want to Parent, Not Sure About Being a Mommy writes in to Carolyn Hax feeling “ambivalent about motherhood.” She acknowledges some social pressure suggesting that parenting is “all-consuming and definitive … Continue reading
This is your GOP
It’s been entertaining to witness various conservative and Republican leaders first dismiss Donald Trump, then scramble to compete and finally stumble as if sucker punched by a bully. And while Donald Trump is frequently called a … Continue reading
Voting for the one note candidate
There’s been a great deal of discussion among the chattering class regarding Bernie Sanders being a one note candidate. I’ll admit it’s bothered me as well. As much as he … Continue reading
Bio-Mom withdraws when child seeks relationship with Bio-Dad
Andy in Georgia writes to Dear Abby that he has made contact with his bio-dad. His mother however has responded coldly to this news. Andy reports “After I told her … Continue reading
Dear Abby perpetuates male stereotypes
It sounds like the same old story. And maybe it is, for all we know. But, based on what was printed and shared, Dear Abby is guilty, again, of perpetuating … Continue reading
Columnist feeds gender distrust during divorce
Carolyn Hax muffs it when giving advice to a Mom with a child who’s heading down the path to divorce; by framing it as a need to be “safe.” A concerned … Continue reading
When two don’t dance
BALLROOM BETSY writes into DEAR ABBY that she loves to dance but that her boyfriend of two years “Jonah” isn’t a good dancer. They plan to take lessons together. But … Continue reading
Unplanned pregnancy without marriage
A young woman writes in to Carolyn Hax saying she’s pregnant, and it’s a surprise as she was on birth control. The father is her long term boyfriend who is … Continue reading
Men need to hear it from men
CLASSIC OVER ANALYZER tells DEAR ABBY that his lunch date, a woman he’s been seeing for about month and things have been going well, canceled their lunch date citing a … Continue reading
When lonely by design no longer works
LONELY BY DESIGN writes DEAR ABBY sharing that he took on the responsibility of his young niece three years ago and hasn’t dated since. He says he was pretty active … Continue reading
A View from the Bubble 