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Erin in Clifton Park writes: My husband and I have been married for 3 years and recently I've been thinking about not allowing phones in the bedroom before we go to sleep at night.  Usually for the 20 or 30 minutes before we turn out, we scroll a bit and catch up on texts and things.  But I think that over time it could make for less intimacy and quality time.  I don't know how he's going to react

Curtis in Albany writes: My girlfriend and I have been dating for about 5 months and were having a conversation over a few drinks a couple few weeks ago that started off pretty well but it didn't end that way. We were discussing our experiences with travel and food and then it turned into discussions about our exes.  I gave up a little bit, but no too much- and she did much of the same until she c

Sean in Cobleskill writes: I have a first date coming up this weekend and I'm very nervous.  The girl and I have spent some time talking and facetiming, but this will be our first actual "face to face" encounter and I can't lie, I'm a little nervous.  I feel like there are things that she may judge me on that perhaps she missed or couldn't tell through Facetime most specifically my weigh

Francine in Latham writes: My husband and I recently moved to Latham after we fell in love with the cutest house that is a perfect starter home.   It's been about 4 months since we moved in, and while we seem to really like our neighbors, there's one guy on our street that gives me the creeps.  I can't really explain it - but there's something about the awkward way he looks at me that I just don't

Mark in East Greenbush writes: I just want to start this message off by telling you all that I'm super thankful that my mother-in-law is in my two kids lives- she's a blessing especially with this pandemic. During the day, she watches our 3 and 5 year-old before we get home from work.  We always pack food for her but 3-4 times a week, we find out that she's getting them fast food.  I'm not anti-Mc

Kyle in Amsterdam writes: Guys, this is going to sound really weird, but my girlfriend has this hang-up about my ex because she looks like someone famous.  I don't have any idea why it bothers her so much.  But a few months ago we got to talking and I told her that my ex-girlfriend looks like "Flo" from the Progressive commercials. So now, she actually gets mad at me or gives me dirty lo

Sydney in Castleton writes: My boyfriend Sal and I have been dating a little less than year and the pandemic has really taken its toll on him mentally and physically.  He works for a company that laid off 1/3 of their employees so he's working like twice as much now.  I thought maybe the spirit of Christmas would help, so over the weekend I put some Christmas music on in the car when we were runni

Karissa in Salem writes: My husband and I have been married for 9 years and like most couples we've had our share of ups and downs but we always seem to find some ground and figure things out.  Lately though, our relationship has been especially strenuous. To be honest, this one was all on me. I screwed up and acted in a way that caused him to question how 'faithful' I was.  I've offered to go to

Rachel in Glens Falls writes: I think one of the newer coworkers in my office is into me but I'm not sure.   He's really taken an interest in my life asking me some pretty personal questions about my views on religion, marriage and kids.  That aside, we've also bonded on some of life's lighter things like favorite comedians, TV shows, netflix specials and things like that.  Every day I look forwar

Collin in Colonie writes: Me and my girlfriend have been dating for 2 years and I would say since the Pandemic started, she's been using social media a lot more.  She used to post little pictures and jokes and stuff, but now she's doing Facebook live, Instagram live, and Tik Tok  talking about what she is doing with me with me.  Some of it is personal stuff that I don't want people knowing. The ot

Casey in Amsterdam writes: My boyfriend and I (Both in our mid-twenties) have been dating for almost 3 years and things are good - we spend a ton of time together but the only thing that's really a nuisance, is that we need to travel 45 mins see each other. I live alone, he lives in Troy with a roommate.  I have a large place that is plenty big for the 2 of us, and for the last year or so, I've be

Tiffany in Rexford writes: My husband went to a bar pretty close to our house and came home late on Saturday night.  I noticed he had a bruised face, so I asked him what happened. He just he didn't want to talk about it.  I pressed him for more details - like were there cops involved, who it was with and stuff and he just kept saying it no big deal.  He basically told me 'I would be happier not kn