ArcaMax

DEAR HARRIETTE: I think my wife is having bladder issues, but I imagine that may be a sensitive topic, so I'm not sure how to bring it up. Over the past year or so, I've noticed a change in how frequently she needs to use the restroom and the urgency she experiences. There have also been some instances where it seems like she didn't make it to a...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: Last year, I helped my close friend through a tough time when she was struggling financially and feeling lonely, but now that she's in a better situation, she has completely stopped talking to me. I was not only a friend who was there for her emotionally, I also supported her financially. She had recently gotten divorced and lost...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a mountain of debt, and no matter how optimistic I am, I don't see a way out. Work is virtually nonexistent, and it has been this way for more than a year. I have cut back on all my expenses to the best of my ability, but I'm still suffering. I don't want to ask anyone for help, but I don't know what to do. Sometimes I ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently welcomed my adult son into my home. I didn't know him as he was growing up; I learned about him when he was already 18, and since then we've stayed in touch through visits, calls and texts. When his mother passed away, he asked to move in with me. My wife and daughters supported the decision, and he's been living with ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter has vitiligo and is adjusting to the changes in her skin and hair. She's only 7 years old, and as most of us know, kids can be insensitive. Some of her classmates can be judgmental, so it's been an uphill battle reminding her how beautiful she is, and that the differences in her appearance don't make her any different...Read more