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DEAR HARRIETTE: My best friend's daughter has been struggling with her mental health for some time now, and it's difficult to watch. She recently made the tough decision to withdraw from college for the semester because she was feeling overwhelmed, and now she's unsure if she wants to go back at all. It's heartbreaking because she's such a ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My long-term partner and I have built a wonderful life together, but there's one major issue we can't seem to resolve, which is whether we want kids. He's always wanted to have children, and I've always been sure that I don't.

In the beginning of our relationship, this wasn't a big topic of discussion, but now that we're getting...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been dreaming of traveling solo for a while now, but every time I bring it up, friends and family warn me that it's too dangerous. They tell me that I should wait until I have a travel companion or join a group trip. While I understand their concerns, I don't want fear to hold me back from experiencing the world on my own ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: A couple of months ago, I got back into the dating scene after focusing on myself for a while. I met a handsome guy who goes to church, has a good job and is ambitious and sweet. Dating him has been great, and it's exactly the sort of romance I prefer. I decided to open up to my friends about this new person, and I learned that a...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: I've been seeing this guy for a few months now, and while I like him, I'm unsure about taking the next step. Recently, he brought up the idea of making our relationship official, but I have some reservations. One of the biggest issues is that he's always gone. He travels frequently for work or other commitments, and I feel like I...Read more