Dear Marilyn, I have a friend who just turned 23 years old. We have been very close friends since we were in junior high. Before his birthday, he never drank alcohol, and he […]

Dear Marilyn, I am the youngest of three children. I guess you can say that this is a case of the youngest child living in the shadow of the older siblings. In […]

Dear Marilyn, I am your 22-year-old average Joe. I am a happy guy, and I have never had any trouble getting dates. Girls are usually attracted to me.    I have met […]

Dear Marilyn, Help! I have a 3-year-old little boy who refuses to take a shower or a bath. My wife and I have tried everything, and I mean everything. Anytime my wife or […]

Dear Marilyn, One of my good friends suffered a life threatening brain aneurism last June. She is finally getting her old life back together again. As you can well imagine, it was a […]

Dear Marilyn, I am writing to you for advice. I have just been hired for my first job. I was very nervous about the interview, and I was very excited when I […]

Dear Marilyn, About a year ago I lent a large sum of money to a close friend. He still has not paid me back. He has been my best friend since fourth […]

Dear Marilyn, I have a friend that is a copycat. I will show up for lunch sporting a new pair of shoes, and I can almost guarantee that I will spot her […]

Dear Marilyn, I have been blessed to have a very nice son. He is smart, well-educated, and he has a great job that should lead to a very good career.    He […]

Dear Marilyn, I have an issue with a close friend.   He is in the Navy. He was recently deployed, and will be gone for a year. We have known each other since […]