Truth or Lies?
Dear ShortAnswers: We are gay parents of darling twin girls who were born through a surrogate. Our girls want to know about their “mommy.” We say “you have two dads instead!” My sister says that we are telling our daughters a lie. We don’t think so. Who’s right? Dear Gay Dads: Lies beget lies. Sit […]
My Son or My Alimony?
Dear ShortAnswers: I am a divorced single mom. My son really doesn’t like his dad and frankly I don’t blame him. He doesn’t want to visit but I am afraid that if he doesn’t, child support and alimony will stop. Between 2 Chairs Dear Between: Kids need two parents. Stop supporting your son’s negativity — […]
An Affair to Remember
Dear ShortAnswers: My wife of 25 years has just confessed to an affair. She doesn’t love him — and says it’s over. But I can’t get over it. I know I love her but I keep running the bad movie in my head. Suffering Dear Suffering: It’s simple. Get over it or get out of […]
Kid Expenses
Dear ShortAnswers: My daughter just got married to a great guy. They bought a beautiful house (a bit too expensive, I thought). But he just got laid off (he was the major breadwinner). Do I let them lose their house (and ruin their credit rating)? Or do I pay the mortgage until he is on […]
i-Crazy
Dear ShortAnswers: My kid just asked for an i-pad. We are barely making ends meet. But he says he needs it for school. What do I do? Dear i-crazy: Simple. Tell him no. Like Unlike
It’s My Alimony, Too!
Dear ShortAnswers: My girlfriend is getting alimony but she wants to get married. We live on that money. Why doesn’t she get it? CommonCents Dear Common: Why don’t YOU get it? You both need to get off the dole and earn the money for a new life. Living off her ex is NOT a solution. […]
The Sandwich Generation
Dear ShortAnswers: I am living with my daughter since I lost my job. Now she expects me to take care of her kids! Does she have nerve? Dear Mad Granny: Short answer: No, you do. Play by her rules or move out. Like Unlike
My Unemployed Son
Dear ShortAnswers: My son lost his job. Now I pay his mortgage. I intended a short term bridge but I think he now “expects it.” What should I do? Soft Touch Dear Soft Touch: Set a reasonable limit. Perhaps six months. And stick to it. Like Unlike