Dear Carolyn: Recently I was walking through the park on a warm summer night, and I came to the long overdue realization that I judge other people in my own head. I’d really rather not.…

Hi, Carolyn: I got engaged last month (yay!), and my fiance and I are starting to plan our wedding. He cares more about most of the details and so is taking the lead. I’m OK…

Dear Carolyn: My friend “Kathy” is like a sister to me and would do anything for me. Her only problem is that she is really impulsive and has a bad temper. Last weekend, my boyfriend…

Adapted from an online discussion: Dear Carolyn: “Becky” and I stayed with my brother, “Dan,” and his wife, “Mae.” Becky and I are recently married and this was her first stay at my brother’s place.…

Dear Carolyn: My daughter and I are semi-estranged (her choice). She lives overseas. Very rarely she confides in me when she is troubled, and I always walk on eggshells trying to give her advice, opinions…

Dear Carolyn: I’m in my first week of law school and I’m soooo nervous. I honestly believed everyone when they warned me how difficult law school is and how much hard work it is, but…

Dear Carolyn: Five years ago I started what would become a three-year relationship with a man who I now recognize was extremely controlling and emotionally abusive (and, once, physically abusive). He finally stopped calling two…

Dear Carolyn: My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the better part of a year now with no success. It’s been tough, especially with several close friends and family members getting pregnant…

Dear Carolyn: I recently started working longer hours and it gets exhausting. I used to hang out with my friends — who are very dear to me — every day after work, but now I’m…

Hi Carolyn: My husband and I had baby number three this year, we also have 3- and 5-year-olds. We have a pretty good life and are essentially living the dream, I’m sure. We both work…