Dear Prudence: I need help handling my boyfriend’s attitude about work

A 27-year-old woman is tired of her boyfriend's complaining about his job.

She suggested talk therapy to help him cope during his job search, but he didn't seem too interested.

"Not Looking for a Provider, Just a Partner" is a perfect example of how to tell a loved one that their complaints are starting to become above your pay grade.

10 percent of the time when I call him, he’s unreachable for up to an hour (doesn’t respond to calls or texts) The explanations vary—he forgot his ringer was off, he was on a work call, or he fell asleep away from his phone.

When he finally gets in touch, I’ve told him all this, that his behavior is unacceptable and ratchets my anxiety sky high.

Dear Prudie: I find myself regularly thinking about an ex.

It’s absolutely normal to spend some time comparing your current relationship with one from your past.

If you’re anything like me, you might find true intimacy and compatibility to feel so uncomfortable that you start daydreaming about alternate lives or escape routes.