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I'm not ready to tell my family yet, so what should I say in the meantime?

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who can’t stop comparing herself to her partner’s ex.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorNovember 5, 2018dating, relationships, family

Baggage Check Live: "This particular puppy situation"

Read October 30th’s live chat here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 30, 2018live chat

If my boyfriend is Mr. Right, then why aren’t I attracted to him?

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose sister keeps ignoring her birthday.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 29, 2018relationships, dating, siblings

How to talk to a depressed friend without being a jerk

Dr. Andrea talked to Refinery29 about navigating this challenging stage with a friend.

Refinery 29Andrea BoniorOctober 25, 2018friendship

Baggage Check Live: "Let's hope this town has a lot of new stores"

Read the live chat from October 23rd here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 23, 2018

I hate being in the middle of my mother and sister-in-law's drama

Plus, Dr. Andrea Bonior helps another reader who wants to stop holding so many grudges.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 22, 2018in-laws, relationships, parenting, self-help

Baggage Check Live: The Controlling Relationship One

Read the live chat from October 16th here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 16, 2018live chat

My wife insists she isn't controlling. But she is.

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who's angry that a co-worker friend revealed a secret to their boss.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 15, 2018work, controlling partners, marriage, relationships, friendship

Baggage Check Live chat: "Two trees, one seed"

Read the live chat from October 9th here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 9, 2018live chat

My wife wastes money on lottery tickets and every week I get all over again

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who's wondering if it's time to pull the plug on a friendship.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 8, 2018relationships, friendship, marriage, gambling

The Ford Effect: What Happens When Sexual Assault Dominates the News

Dr. Andrea went on NPR’s Kojo Nnamdi show to discuss the emotional effects of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony in the Kavanaugh hearings.

podcastAndrea BoniorOctober 3, 2018Kojo Nnamdi, radio, sexual assault, Kavanaugh, PTSD, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Baggage Check Live chat: "Things No One Told You About Parenting"

Read the live chat from October 2nd here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 2, 2018live chat

I get plenty of sleep, and I'm not depressed-- so why am I always so tired?

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader whose boyfriend's anxiety disorder is putting their relationship to the test.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorOctober 1, 2018sleep, relationships, anxiety, fatigue

Baggage Check Live chat: "A revolving sprinkler of lies"

Read the live chat from September 25th here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 25, 2018live chat

My building was cleared of bedbugs, but I still haven't gotten over the horror

Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who feels jealous over her husband's renewed relationship with his high school sweetheart.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 24, 2018relationships, exes, bedbugs, anxiety, stress, marriag

Keeping the mess of divorce to a minimum

Dr. Andrea talked with the Sun about ways to stay functional when your marriage is falling apart.

MagazineAndrea BoniorSeptember 23, 2018The Sun, divorce, relationships

Baggage Check Live chat: PARENTS these days

Read September 18th’s live chat here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 18, 2018

My boyfriend wants to spend my work breaks together but I just want to do my job

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who offended the mother-in-law and is now dealing with the cold shoulder.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 17, 2018relationships, in-laws, apologies, work

Baggage Check Live chat: How to deal with a "Dan"

Read September 11th’s live chat here.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 11, 2018live chat

Vacation is the only thing that makes my job bearable. Will I ever break free?

Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who's repulsed by the boyfriend's confession that he used to steal.

Baggage CheckAndrea BoniorSeptember 10, 2018work, relationships, crime