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How do I deal with my daughter's friend's atrocious eating habits while she lives at our house?

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who feels hurt and out of the loop after a close friend confided in someone else.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJuly 3, 2018parenting, friendship, divorce, eating

Baggage Check Live chat: "Veritable Sharkfest"

Read June 26th’s live chat here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 27, 2018live chat

My married BFF goes out to meet guys but tells her husband she's out with me

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose wife can't accept that her in-laws' impending divorce is no big deal.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 26, 2018relationships, marriage, infidelity, divorce, parenting, friendship

10 Factors That Make Your Workplace More Stressful

Here are the job characteristics that cause the most damage.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorJune 25, 2018self-help, workplace

13 Tips from Therapists That Will Improve Your Mental Health

Dr. Andrea spoke with Buzzfeed about the simple things that can make changes.

BuzzfeedAndrea BoniorJune 22, 2018mental health, self-help

I don't have a best friend. Am I normal?

Dr. Andrea talked with Sonima about the ins and outs of BFFs.

MagazineAndrea BoniorJune 21, 2018relationships, friendship

Baggage Check Live chat: "Power plays are good in hockey, and not much else"

Read June 19th’s live chat here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 20, 2018relationships, live chat

How do I get away from a bad fiance and keep things from getting dangerous?

Plus, how do you tell your partner you think they have an anxiety disorder?

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 19, 2018anxiety, relationships, controlling partners

10 Tips to Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work

Here’s how to improve your chances at fulfillment.

Psychology TodayAndrea BoniorJune 14, 2018relationships, self-help

Baggage Check Live chat: "Decades of domination, indeed."

Read the Baggage Check live chat from June 12th here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 13, 2018relationships, live chat

My sister told our parents she has a job. I think she's lying so they won't kick her out.

Plus, a reader feels steam-rolled by a loud, judgmental mother-in-law.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 12, 2018siblings, in-laws, relationships, parenting

My neighbor's bratty teen wants to baby-sit my kid and won't take no for an answer

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who came to a boyfriend's defense but has since learned he's not so innocent.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorJune 5, 2018parenting, neighbors, teenagers, race, dating

The 4 Simple Words I Need to Hear from my Husband: How Was Your Day?

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who's upset that her boyfriend shows no interest in her newborn nephew.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMay 29, 2018relationships, marriage, dating

I think my girlfriend snoops through my stuff when I'm away

Plus, Dr. Andrea gets real with a reader who doesn't like her brother's new girlfriend.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMay 22, 2018dating, trust, family

My friend is treating my husband like her personal handyman

Plus, another reader wants to be strong but feels like they have no strength left.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMay 15, 2018marriage, friendship, relationships, depression, grief

My sister's husband is a wet blanket and I want to wring his neck

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who feels overly emotional after sex and would rather be alone than cuddle.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMay 8, 2018marriage, siblings, relationships, sex

My wife doesn't ever slow down and it's taking a toll on our family

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a heartbroken reader whose husband has been pulling away since the death of his mother.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorMay 1, 2018marriage, grief, divorce, relationships, parenting

I want to cut ties with my horrible in-laws but my husband is balking

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader frustrated by a sister's apparent unwillingness to help care for their aging parents.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorApril 24, 2018relationships, marriage, in-laws, aging, siblings

I'm dating a fairly well-known guy and now it feels like I'm second fiddle

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who used to hook up with a friend's new boyfriend and wonders whether to keep quiet or reveal all.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorApril 17, 2018dating, relationships, friendship, celebrity

I have chronic pain. Why does everyone keep telling me I need therapy?

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a woman who skipped lots of baby showers in the past and now wonders if it's fair to expect people to come to hers.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorApril 10, 2018relationships, pain, therapy, parenting, babies, friendship