DEAR CAROLYN: My boyfriend of six months has told me he loves me only a handful of times. I am a person who ends most phone conversations with my best friend and my parents with "I love you." It's reassuring, nice to hear, and true. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

cheat but it won't mean anything? Q: My wife and I both have wild pasts. We both believe we have found a relationship we can commit to. The potential problem: She enjoys the company of men from work and will stay late one night a week to "socialize," Full Article at Contra Costa Times

Dear Carolyn: My wife and I both have wild pasts. We both believe we have found a relationship we can commit to. The potential problem: She enjoys the company of men from work and will stay late one night a week to "socialize." Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

DEAR CAROLYN: I'm 16 and a member of a nuclear family with several siblings. In my family, trust has always been stressed as very important: My parents have drilled it into our brains that once trust is lost, it is hard to gain back. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

Dear Carolyn: My boyfriend of six months has told me he loves me only a handful of times. I am a person who ends most phone conversations with my best friend and my parents with "I love you." It's reassuring, nice to hear and true. Full Article at GoErie.com

Dear Carolyn: I'm 16 and a member of a nuclear family with several siblings. In my family, trust has always been stressed as very important: My parents have drilled it into our brains that once trust is lost, it is hard to gain back. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

DEAR CAROLYN: A month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Beyond the obvious fears, I was afraid my new boyfriend's feelings for me would change, what with the impact of chemo and then surgery. We'd been dating only two months when I was diagnosed. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

scaffolding around you both. Q: My younger sister, "Alexis," is a college sophomore, and in the last year has gotten into drinking with her friends (she is underage). Full Article at Contra Costa Times

Dear Carolyn: My younger sister, "Alexis," is a college sophomore, and in the last year or so has gotten very into drinking with her friends (she is underage). Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

DEAR CAROLYN: My boyfriend's mom recently sent him a book about tips for a successful marriage. Our first reaction was to have a good laugh about it; we're not ready for marriage yet, and neither of us has talked with our parents about it. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

Q: A month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Beyond the obvious fears, I was afraid my new boyfriend's feelings for me would change, what with the impact of chemo and then surgery. We'd been dating only two months when I was diagnosed. Full Article at Inside Bay Area

Dear Carolyn: I share custody of my 31/2-year-old daughter with my ex-wife, who got remarried last year. Her new husband describes himself as a "nice guy," and is overtly hoping that somehow I fail as a father so he can be "Daddy." Full Article at GoErie.com

of humor, and maintain warm feelings for the woman who may someday stuff your stocking with "101 Ways to Humor Your Mother-in-Law." Q: My boyfriend's mom recently sent him a book about tips for a successful marriage. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

DEAR CAROLYN: As a mom of three girls, is it in my job description to try to ensure that my daughters are close? My two oldest (10 and 8) are absolutely inseparable, which is great, but they have never had much interest in their 5-year-old sister. Full Article at Sacramento Bee

the services of a competent, reputable, resentment-tempering, perspective-engendering shrink. Q: I share custody of my 3½-year-old daughter with my ex-wife, who got remarried last year. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

Dear Carolyn: I share custody of my 3 1/2-year-old daughter with my ex-wife, who got remarried last year. Her new husband describes himself as a "nice guy," and is overtly hoping that somehow I fail as a father so he can be "daddy." Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

DEAR CAROLYN: I recently started dating somebody new who is considerably taller than I (I'm a guy). Full Article at Sacramento Bee

Q: As a mom of three girls, is it in my job description to try to ensure my daughters are close? My two oldest (10 and 8) are absolutely inseparable, which is great, but they have never had much interest in their 5-year-old sister. Full Article at Contra Costa Times

Dear Carolyn: As a mom of three girls, is it my responsibility to ensure that my daughters are close? My two oldest (10 and 8) are inseparable, which is great, but they have never had much interest in their 5-year-old sister. Full Article at Columbus Dispatch