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Divorced Woman Feels Invisible
DEAR HARRIETTE: As I get older, I feel like I am becoming invisible to all men. I don't want to sound as if I'm a "pick-me girl," as my daughters say, but it's been difficult. I have been divorced for two years, and I'm trying to put myself out there, but it seems like men are only interested in younger women, not 50-year-old divorcees with kids...Read more
Big Move Puts Strain On Relationship
DEAR HARRIETTE: My husband and I recently moved from Seattle to Dallas to be closer to his family. It has been nice because they have helped out a lot with our two younger daughters, but I am not happy here. I am far from my family, and I had to take a salary cut to move to Dallas. When we made the decision to move, it felt practical. Child care...Read more
Bystander Mad She Didn't Do More
DEAR HARRIETTE: I live in New York City, and the other day, I saw someone's phone get stolen, and I didn't do anything to help. I felt bad, but ultimately, I didn't want to get hurt or have anything stolen from me in the process. I'm a little bit older, a woman and not in the best shape, so I froze in the moment and told myself it was safer to ...Read more
Friend Charges Guests To Attend Wedding
DEAR HARRIETTE: I just received an invitation to a wedding from an old friend. This friend and I used to be close, but frankly, we started hanging out a lot less because I couldn't afford her lifestyle. She always had a taste for more expensive things in life, and that just wasn't my priority at the time. She used to poke fun at me, calling me ...Read more
Woman Expects New Boyfriend To Pay For Dates
DEAR HARRIETTE: About two months ago, I started dating a guy who makes significantly more money than me. Whenever we go out on dates, he always pays. I never offer because of the large pay gap, and I'm more traditional and believe the man should pay for dates. Up until now, he's never said anything about it, so I assumed he was comfortable with ...Read more












