roommates — Blog

My roommate tells everyone she's a vegetarian, but I know the truth and it's eating me up

Dr. Andrea helps a reader infuriated by a roommate's deception, and another reader whose relationship-exit plan got derailed by a bad car accident.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJuly 18, 2017Baggage Check, relationships, roommates, vegetarianism, breakups, traumas

Since we moved to the burbs, my boyfriend’s happy and I’m miserable. How do I tell him?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who feels isolated from the rest of the world in her new home, and another reader whose live-in friend has definitely overstayed her welcome.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMarch 14, 2017friendship, conflict, roommates, unemployment, relationships

I’m 36 and suffocating in my parents’ house, but how can I move out when they need me?

Dr. Andrea helps a reader who wants his own place but feels guilty, and another reader whose Mr. Right turns downright ugly when he drinks.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorFebruary 14, 2017relationships, family, conflict, roommates, alcohol, addiction

My irresponsible girlfriend lets stuff go around the house, and I just can’t let it go

Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose partner doesn't seem to want to change her careless ways, and another reader who's miffed that a brother is taking money from their parents for grad school.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorFebruary 7, 2017education, money, cohabitating, roommates, relationships, conflict, family