Clik here to view.
#957: “Do I have to move because of my husband’s allergies?”
Hello Captain and fellow Awkward travelers, My husband and I, along with our 16-month-old daughter, moved to a new city on Saturday. The reason for our move is that I just finished medical school and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#958: “How do I learn to be okay with an arranged marriage?”
Hi Captain! Many years ago, I was in love with a woman friend of mine, let’s call her P, and when I used my words, she told me that she didn’t feel the same way and was already in love with someone...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#963: “My husband’s extreme environmental beliefs are a problem. How can I...
Dear Cap’n, My husband has suffered depression for the past 15 years. It has taken many opportunities for a healthy and positive life from him in that time. He has gone back to school several times,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#965: “My mom wants me to be her #1 sounding board and support system about...
Hi Captain, I am an adult (early 30’s) child of two wonderful people who are going through some turbulence in their marriage–that thing of having an empty nest/rediscovering each other/discovering they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#966: “Boundaries, Love, Death, Denial, Manners, & Kink” or “1 Husband, 1...
Hi Captain! All names have been changed to protect the guilty. Sorry this is long, but the backstory is rather necessary. I’m a 45 year old pansexual poly woman. I’ve been with Wolfie since I was 18,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#969: “When spouses don’t agree about birth control.”
Dear Captain Awkward, I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and just love it! Your answers and the community here are both awesome. So thanks. My question is really tough and I’m afraid your answer is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#975: “I want to break up with my boyfriend but I’m afraid of triggering his...
Dear Captain Awkward, I’m writing you, because I feel like I am stuck and I don’t know what to do. So, I’ve been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half now, but for the last 6 months or so, I’ve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Songs For The Dumped
If someone breaks up with you, it’s okay to be sad. It’s okay to be surprised. Confused. Bowled over. Wrung out. It’s okay to ask questions like “why” and “how long have you felt this way” and “is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#981: Watching from the sidelines in horror: How do I be a supportive friend...
#TFG = #thatfuckingguy Ahoy, Captain! I would appreciate any advice you could give on supporting a friend (female pronouns) who is not yet ready to leave an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend....
View ArticleClik here to view.
#983: “How do I comfort my friend…my sexy friend…who lied to me about having...
Hey Cap! Okay so this is going to be a little complex, but I hope that you could maybe provide some insight on the situation. I met a guy online (a long-distance situation) and we’ve been in contact...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#984: “I think my friend told me he loved me a few years ago, and I’m just...
Dear Captain, Please share your wisdom. I have no idea what to do with a very good friend who might (or not ?) be in love with me and who never said anything. Since our first year of college, 8 years...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#987: “Coming out as trans to family at (or before) a family wedding.”
Dear Captain, I am transgender (he/him pronouns), and came out to my immediate family last year. I have not come out to my extended family because – well, I don’t consider it their business! In my mind...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#988: “How do I have the ‘is this a real relationship?’ talk with someone...
Dearest Captain, I’ve been dating a person for almost 3 months, and he is terrific and lovely. Sexy stuff is also ding ding ding jackpot!!!. I’m at the point where I would like to have a low-stress...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#989: “Me, my girlfriend, and a giant red flag” or “I’m gay, so why are all...
This question contains abuse and stalker behaviors. Ahoy! So, my story is a little complicated i guess but ill try and be as concise as possible. For about 2 months now i’ve been seriously dating a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#994: “Feeling stuck and indecisive in every aspect of my life.”
Dear Captain, For nearly two years I have been rolling around in the same low-level but wearing problems like a pig in my own muck, and it’s got to the point where I think I’m the problem – in two...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#996: “The Palette Wife”
Dear Captain Awkward, An anniversary is coming up, but I am so frustrated with my husband! When I met him, I looked a certain way (i.e. hair length, weight, etc.). I used to be a fitness instructor and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#1001: “Let’s open up our marriage so I can sleep with this really...
Dear Captain Awkward, Recently, my husband and I have been talking about taking a step to be more open in our relationship. We had made attempts to do this before, but we sort of jumped in without...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#1002: “My boyfriend doesn’t believe in my dreams.”
Dear Captain Awkward, What do you do if your significant other thinks that you will go no where with your dream? My boyfriend is a well known, local photographer. He does mainly fashion photo-shoots...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It Came From The Search Terms: Endless Summer
Video: Snappy dance music, Polish soccer, what’s not to love? It’s that time again, when we answer the things people typed into search engines like they are questions. 1. “Dating a Midwestern man”...
View ArticleClik here to view.
#1011 and #1012: “Please, tell me more about the person you’re in love with....
Dear Captain, My best friend, Anna, who I’ve known for many years and love very much, is currently irritating the heck out of me and I don’t know what to do. She hasn’t had the greatest dating history,...
View Article