Philip Galanes
Posts
I Cheated on My Wife. Why Won’t She Get Over It?
A reader is anguished to find that the road from confession to absolution isn’t always a direct path.
Shouldn’t the Girl on My Son’s Team Be in Another Division?
A reader, upset that her child has been outshined by a female baseball player, wonders if his teammate should be promoted to an older division...
I Found Condoms in My Son’s Room. What Should I Do Now?
A reader, horrified by the idea of his offspring being sexually active, seeks advice.
How Do I Tell My Mother to Stop Dumping Her Problems on Me?
After a lifetime of being the confidante, a reader seeks advice on fostering a two-way relationship.
My Girlfriend Wants an Open Relationship. Do I?
A reader is trying to figure out whether he’s willing to abandon exclusivity.
My Sister Is Being Bulled at School. Should I Intervene?
A reader seeks advice on how to deal with mean girls.
Is Supporting My Brother Worth the Insult to My Family?
A reader wonders whether to attend a religious event from which her wife and son have been deliberately excluded.
I Love My Boyfriend. But Why Does He Live With His Ex-Wife?
A reader is worried that her partner hasn’t fully let go of his past.
How Long Can I Avoid Socializing With My Neighbors?
A reader wants to keep a friendly distance from the people next door after seeing what one of them has been posting on Facebook.
We Always Give Generous Gifts. Why Are My In-Laws So Cheap?
A reader feels slighted after years of lavishing her sister-in-law’s children with quality presents.