In today's three letters: a LW learns why her a bedroom in her boyfriend's home was off limits; a woman falls in love over the course of three dates and discovers a surprising secret; a LW has a boyfriend who only acts like her partner inside their home, but treats her like a stranger in public.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

24.01.2024

“My Sister and I Disagree Over Who Gets to Keep Mom’s Things” - Dear Wendy

Their mom's death reunited them after not speaking for years. Now, two years later, a disagreement threatens their renewed relationship.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

20.01.2024

Update: “Ready to Block” Responds - Dear Wendy

Did the LW block her friend who was harassing her after going off his meds for mental illness? Find out in today's update.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

17.01.2024

“Can I Bring a Babysitter to a Wedding?” - Dear Wendy

The mother of the flower girl would like to enjoy the wedding reception, please.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

14.01.2024

Weekend Open Thread - Dear Wendy

I had a harrowing start to the new year...

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.01.2024

Update: “Ready to be a Snowbird” Responds - Dear Wendy

Today we hear from the grandmother whose boyfriend called her grandsons "little monsters" and wouldn't allow them in his house that the LW had moved into with him.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

06.01.2024

“Should I Come Out to My College Girlfriend?” - Dear Wendy

An affordable Christian college with an honor code poses challenges for a young gay student...

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

03.01.2024

Update: “Ready to Move Forward” Responds - Dear Wendy

Today we hear from "Ready to Move Forward" whose boyfriend of about a year expressed disinterest in being a father figure to her two kids.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

30.12.2023

Wishing You a Happy 2024! - Dear Wendy

As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to send you all wishes for a happy, healthy, and fruitful 2024

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

23.12.2023

Update: “Caught in Wanderlust” Responds - Dear Wendy

Caught in Wanderlust, a travel enthusiast dating a woman who was unable to get much time away pondered whether it was time to break up or give up travel.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

20.12.2023

“I Want to Move back to Canada, but My New Husband Doesn’t Want to Leave the UK”

"He claims to love me and wants to stay together, but acknowledges misleading me initially and expresses reluctance to start over in Canada."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

09.12.2023

“My Maid of Honor Keeps Talking About Her Relationship”

"I can’t help but feel like my happy moment is being totally overshadowed by her excitement about getting engaged soon."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

06.12.2023

“After Two Years, His Kids Still Don’t Know About Me” -

"My boyfriend of two years and I have been discussing moving in together in a couple months, yet he still denies my existence to his ex."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

02.12.2023

“My Husband Doesn’t Want Our Son Around My Sister Because She Smokes” - Dear Wendy

"She is my only sister and has been nothing but good and kind to him but he can’t see past that she smells like smoke."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

29.11.2023

“We’ve Discussed Marriage But I Can’t Handle Her Hoarding”

"I always told her I wouldn't be ready to marry again until I was more financially secure, and now that I am, I realize I can't live with her hoarding."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

22.11.2023

“Should I Meet Up With My Old Friend?” -

"Compared to what Grant has achieved, I feel like a flop and I'm intimidated by his success."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

15.11.2023

“My Girlfriend Blindsided Me with a Breakup” - Dear Wendy

"We are madly in love and had an incredible relationship, until about a month ago..."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

08.11.2023

“We Fell in Love When I Was Her High-Class Escort”

"We met when I was 19, working as a high-class escort to get through college and pay for my living expenses."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

04.11.2023

Quickie: “AITA for Wanting Another Woman?” - Dear Wendy

After ten years with the same woman, he's met someone else he thinks is "smoking hot." Is he a jerk for wanting the other woman?

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

03.11.2023

“My Daughter Brought Home a Puppy Without Asking” - Dear Wendy

"As a busy family, we don’t have the time to dedicate to a new puppy. What should we do?"

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

31.10.2023

Update: “Hoping for a Resurrection” Responds - Dear Wendy

Today we hear from "Hoping for a Resurrection" whose live-in partner broke up with her but hadn't yet decided whether to move out.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

21.10.2023

“My Parents Lied About Their Will and I Feel Betrayed” -

In today's column: parents obligated to leave an equal inheritance to their kids?

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

16.10.2023

“I’ve Been Asked to Be in Two Weddings on the Same Day” - Dear Wendy

Six months after committing to be in her friend's wedding, her family is pressuring her to change her plans to be in her cousin's wedding instead.

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.10.2023

“My Boyfriend Won’t Allow My Grandkids In Our Home”

"Last year, when my lease was up, my long-term boyfriend, "Scott," offered me to stay with him for $800 a month, and I said yes. Since then, there have been multiple issues."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.10.2023

“How Should I Ask My Daughter and Her Boyfriend About Their Marriage Plans?”

"I'm concerned about when my daughter will finally marry her boyfriend. How should I talk to them about this?"

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.10.2023

“My Boyfriend Still Lives At Home and Pays His Parents’ Mortgage. Should I Move On?” - Dear Wendy

A single mom of three kids wants her boyfriend to move in, but all he can offer is space in the home he shares with his parents that he pays the mortgage on. Should she MOA?

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.10.2023

“When is the Right Time to Tell Someone How I Was Conceived?” - Dear Wendy

What's the expectation for sharing family secrets with new love interests?

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

13.10.2023

“I’d Rather Watch British Period Dramas Than Watch My Husband’s Granddaughter” - Dear Wendy

"My husband wants me to help babysit his granddaughter, but I'm not into kids and don't know how to deal with them."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

19.09.2023

Quickies: “My Boyfriend Isn’t Ready to Be My Kid’s Dad”

"I'm a single mother of a toddler and my boyfriend of five months isn't ready for a kid yet."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

12.09.2023

“Should We Keep Living Together Even Though We Broke Up?” - Dear Wendy

"We broke up... but we share a dog and plan to keep living together. How do we navigate this new dynamic with the goal of repairing our relationship?"

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

05.09.2023

“Oops, I Invited My Boyfriend to Move in with Me, But I Made a Mistake”

"After I lost my husband to ALS two and a half years ago, I fell in love with a new partner and invited him to move in with me. He put his house on the market, but now I know I regret my invitation."

Dear Wendy - It's About to Get Personal

01.09.2023

“My Mentally Ill Friend is Off His Meds and I Want to Block Him”

"I'm ready to block from mentally ill friend who keeps going off his meds, but I fear harassment if I do."

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“Should We Give My Stepson His Mother’s Ashes?” - Dear Wendy

“My Family Didn’t Visit Me in the Hospital” - Dear Wendy

“My Parents Won’t Pay My Tuition If Live With My Boyfriend”

“My Fiancé Doesn’t Want My Kids to Use Our Bathroom” -

“Should I Tell My Longtime Friend I Have Feelings for Her?” -

“Should I Leaving Everything to My Friend Instead of My Kids?”

“My Sister Is Taking Advantage of Our Elderly Parents”

“The Israel-Hamas Conflict is Breaking Up My Family”

“My Boyfriend Was Secretly Hiding his Ex in His House” -

“My Sister and I Disagree Over Who Gets to Keep Mom’s Things” - Dear Wendy

Update: “Ready to Block” Responds - Dear Wendy

“Can I Bring a Babysitter to a Wedding?” - Dear Wendy

Weekend Open Thread - Dear Wendy

Update: “Ready to be a Snowbird” Responds - Dear Wendy

“Should I Come Out to My College Girlfriend?” - Dear Wendy

Update: “Ready to Move Forward” Responds - Dear Wendy

Wishing You a Happy 2024! - Dear Wendy

Update: “Caught in Wanderlust” Responds - Dear Wendy

“I Want to Move back to Canada, but My New Husband Doesn’t Want to Leave the UK”

“My Maid of Honor Keeps Talking About *Her* Relationship”

“After Two Years, His Kids Still Don’t Know About Me” -

“My Husband Doesn’t Want Our Son Around My Sister Because She Smokes” - Dear Wendy

“We’ve Discussed Marriage But I Can’t Handle Her Hoarding”

“Should I Meet Up With My Old Friend?” -

“My Girlfriend Blindsided Me with a Breakup” - Dear Wendy

“We Fell in Love When I Was Her High-Class Escort”

Quickie: “AITA for Wanting Another Woman?” - Dear Wendy

“My Daughter Brought Home a Puppy Without Asking” - Dear Wendy

Update: “Hoping for a Resurrection” Responds - Dear Wendy

“My Parents Lied About Their Will and I Feel Betrayed” -

“I’ve Been Asked to Be in Two Weddings on the Same Day” - Dear Wendy

“My Boyfriend Won’t Allow My Grandkids In Our Home”

“How Should I Ask My Daughter and Her Boyfriend About Their Marriage Plans?”

“My Boyfriend Still Lives At Home and Pays His Parents’ Mortgage. Should I Move On?” - Dear Wendy

“When is the Right Time to Tell Someone How I Was Conceived?” - Dear Wendy

“I’d Rather Watch British Period Dramas Than Watch My Husband’s Granddaughter” - Dear Wendy

Quickies: “My Boyfriend Isn’t Ready to Be My Kid’s Dad”

“Should We Keep Living Together Even Though We Broke Up?” - Dear Wendy

“Oops, I Invited My Boyfriend to Move in with Me, But I Made a Mistake”

“My Mentally Ill Friend is Off His Meds and I Want to Block Him”

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