engagement — Blog

I want to get married. My longtime boyfriend doesn’t. So now what?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who doesn't want to give up on taking the next step, and another reader who is tired of baby-sitting her drunk sister.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJuly 25, 2017Baggage Check, relationships, marriage, alcohol, engagement, proposal, siblings

18 Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

Some of them aren't fun to think about, but they're crucial to know.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorMay 24, 2017weddings, relationships, marriage, engagement

I’m sick of my co-worker’s rude looks every time I bring my kids to the office

Dr. Andrea advises a parent who's looking for the right thing to say to a disapproving colleague, and another reader who objects to her fiance's choice of best man: his unreliable brother.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorFebruary 21, 2017parenthood, coworkers, workplace, weddings, engagement, relationships, conflict, family

I want to spend my life with him — but can’t we keep our money separate?

Dr. Andrea advises a reader who wonders if a healthy marriage requires a joint banking account, and another reader who wants her boyfriend to get off her back about her therapy.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJanuary 31, 2017relationships, marriage, money, conflict, engagement, therapy, emotional health, eating