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Ask Ellie: Mom who obsesses over adult son is likely lonely

Ask Ellie: Mom who obsesses over adult son is likely lonely

Son feeling overwhelmed by mom's clinginess should set some gentle boundaries
Ask Ellie: Grief is a process, not something to 'get over'

Ask Ellie: Grief is a process, not something to 'get over'

“Understand that the loss and grief will always exist. We think about our daughter every day. It just happens."
Ask Ellie: How a big snowfall sparked some much-needed positivity

Ask Ellie: How a big snowfall sparked some much-needed positivity

As one reader enthusiastically reported, “It is amazing what a major snow storm can accomplish!"
Opinion: RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, Maddy Morphosis, sparks conversations about cishet inclusion and queer discomfort

Opinion: RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, Maddy Morphosis, sparks conversations about cishet inclusion and queer discomfort

A straight cis-man could have made “herstory” as “America’s Next Drag Superstar.” Drag Race’s inclusion problem botches racialized queer histories, community discomfort and ally participation
Opinion: I'm an addiction researcher and therapist. Here's why promoting sober 'dry months' bothers me

Opinion: I'm an addiction researcher and therapist. Here's why promoting sober 'dry months' bothers me

On the surface, sober months like Dry January and Dry February are great. But we need to broaden the discussion around how privilege and policy impact one’s relationship with alcohol and other drugs
Hey, Colleague: How do I control sugary snacking when working from home?

Hey, Colleague: How do I control sugary snacking when working from home?

Hey, Colleague: Practical advice on careers and maintaining a work-life balance.
Ask Ellie: Offer friend support but don't get in middle of troubled couple

Ask Ellie: Offer friend support but don't get in middle of troubled couple

Stay supportive of your girlfriend. She needs to know that you’re available to her, to discuss her situation or just for having friend time.
Ask Ellie: In polyamorous relationship, discuss feelings of jealousy openly

Ask Ellie: In polyamorous relationship, discuss feelings of jealousy openly

Polyamory’s potential impact on a live-together relationship can be a stumbling block
Unlucky in love not all bad — divorced couples better off financially, suggests report

Unlucky in love not all bad — divorced couples better off financially, suggests report

Unlike previous generations, millennials prioritize healthy money habits
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall issued for hand sanitizer due to 'health risks'

Check your purses, drawers, and cabinets.