Adapted from a recent online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I have a friend who suffers from a mental illness. Medication does not seem to make a difference. My friend is a good person, but difficult. I…

Hi, Carolyn: Can you will yourself to like someone? My sister is dating someone who annoys me. I don’t think I’ll ever like him. I’m hoping they break up, but it’s stressful for my sister…

Dear Carolyn: I am a single mom to two incredible boys. My ex-husband’s mother is my live-in nanny and general cheerleader (a story in itself). I have a great job, a beautiful home and a…

Dear Carolyn: My 25-year marriage ended about five years ago, due mostly to his (not first) affair. He is now married to The Other Woman. He and I remain stiffly cordial because we have two…

Dear Carolyn: My sister’s husband confessed to an online affair and apparently is going through a major midlife crisis. My poor sister is of course stressed and worried, although they are doing marriage counseling and…

Dear Carolyn: I just found out I’m pregnant and I’m not happy about it. Quick backstory: I’m about to turn 40 and recently married my boyfriend of six years. We almost didn’t get married because…

Dear Carolyn: My girlfriend of three years, “Debbie,” wants us to get married and I asked for some time to decide. That time is running out. She’s 34 and I can understand why she wants…

Hi, Carolyn: I have been with my boyfriend for a year now but lately I feel like he is losing interest in me and the relationship. He’s making unnecessary rude comments and belittling me. He…

When discussing her classroom success, a common theme — healthy relationships — becomes evident for Kassy Shelby. Her favorite teachers, Shelby noted, did more than hand out assignments and give lectures. The best ones often…

Dear Carolyn: This will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom, and I’m already not enjoying it due to the pressure I feel to balance time with my husband and baby, time with my…