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  • I found out my boyfriend of 2 years is planning to propose on Christmas Day in front of my entire family and I'm not sure I want to say yes. Should I go through the motions and maybe break it off later if I'm still not sure?

    I found out my boyfriend of 2 years is planning to propose on Christmas Day in front of my entire family and I'm not sure I want to say yes. Should I go through the motions and maybe break it off later if I'm still not sure?
    2025/12/18
    Lawyers in court never ask a question they don't already know the answer to and the same should be true for proposals. If you don't 100% know for certain the answer is going to be yes, don't ask. There's no magic in the act of asking if you have not discussed plans for the future -- but there will be fear and panic.
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  • My husband isn't taking any time off work during the holidays this year and I'm so mad he's missing a lot of the kids activities. How do I convince him this fleeting time is precious and he needs to prioritize family?

    My husband isn't taking any time off work during the holidays this year and I'm so mad he's missing a lot of the kids activities. How do I convince him this fleeting time is precious and he needs to prioritize family?
    2025/12/17
    Men have a lot of their ego wrapped up in their work which is tough to separate. And, of course, in his eyes he's doing all of this for his family so it's easy to see how differing perspectives can lead to a stalemate in this discussion.
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  • It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but I'm so stressed out it feels like the worst. How awful would it be if I bought a ticket to the Bahamas and left my family behind for a mental health week?

    It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but I'm so stressed out it feels like the worst. How awful would it be if I bought a ticket to the Bahamas and left my family behind for a mental health week?
    2025/12/16
    It might sound extreme but you know in your heart of hearts you've wanted to fast forward to January just so you could get some rest. So how do you escape from the stress of a holiday that's supposed to be joyous without ruining it for everyone else?
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  • Every Christmas my in-laws load up my kids with toys and now they have so many they can't even play with them all. How do I tell them it's all too much?

    Every Christmas my in-laws load up my kids with toys and now they have so many they can't even play with them all. How do I tell them it's all too much?
    2025/12/15
    If gift giving is their love language this will be extra difficult. Encouraging them to spend meaningful amounts of time with the kids is always a good place to start. Older folks and young kids make for good company and they go together like a wink and a smile.
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  • Is it okay to ask a friend if they're taking weight loss meds?

    Is it okay to ask a friend if they're taking weight loss meds?
    2025/12/11
    It does seem obvious when someone who hasn't been able to shed weight since you've known them suddenly starts dropping clothes sizes without ever joining the gym but does that mean they want to talk about it?
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  • How do I get my family to get off their phones during Christmas dinner?!

    How do I get my family to get off their phones during Christmas dinner?!
    2025/12/10
    If this feels rude that's only because it is rude. Mom and Dad wouldn't let us read at the dinner table, so is reading a portable screen any better? No. in fact it's way worse.
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  • All my mom wants for Christmas this year is cigarettes and I'm not comfortable supporting her smoking! What do I say to her so she won't get mad?

    All my mom wants for Christmas this year is cigarettes and I'm not comfortable supporting her smoking! What do I say to her so she won't get mad?
    2025/12/08
    It's really hard when we love people who have unhealthy addictions. As much as we might try to get them to change their behaviors, it usually ends in frustration because it's difficult to compete with an addiction. It's not impossible to win, but it is double tough.
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  • I get so nervous for job interviews how can I calm myself down?

    I get so nervous for job interviews how can I calm myself down?
    2025/12/04
    It's tough to present your best self when your palms are sweaty and your voice is shaky but there's a simple technique that really helps give you confidence.
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    3 分