Dear Marilyn, My father left home when I was 13. When he left us, our family was devastated. Seven years have gone by, and now he wants to be part of our […]
Dear Mari: Let Dad back in my life?
Dear Mari: Bro is just a bad gamble
Dear Marilyn, My brother is addicted to gambling. When he was younger, it was really bad. He stole from my mother and my sisters. My dad kicked him out of our house when […]
Dear Mari: Three, or four, is a crowd
Dear Marilyn, I have a boyfriend. He cheated on me last year. He had a baby with another woman. He begged me to take him back, and I did. I’m not sure […]
Dear Mari: Mom won’t look for a job
Dear Marilyn, I am writing to ask your advice as to how I should discuss something with my mom. She has always had a really good job, and she has been working […]
Dear Mari: Keep your feet on the ground
Dear Marilyn, I am 20 years old. I have a huge fear of heights. I can’t remember when I wasn’t afraid of heights. I get very queasy even when I look out […]
Dear Mari: Which path to a career?
Dear Marilyn, All of my life, I have wanted to be a sound engineer. Currently, I am a sound technician for a local theater. It pays pretty well. Nothing could be better. […]
Dear Mari: Still living with my ex-hubby
Dear Marilyn, I have been divorced for about four years, and I am ready to start dating again. I have lost some weight, gained some confidence, and I am ready to try […]
Dear Mari: Any good marriages out there?
Dear Marilyn, I know that you have been married for a while now. So, I have a question. After all of your experiences in life, would you recommend marriage to a young […]
Dear Mari: Family mooches off me
Dear Marilyn, Family means the world to me. I would rather hang out with my brother and my cousins than to hang out with my friends. The only problem is that they […]
Dear Mari: Noisy neighbor robs sleep
Dear Marilyn, I am so tired right now, while I am writing this letter to you. Please help me. I have a very noisy neighbor. I live in an apartment building and […]
