I travel on a semi-regular basis and would like to become a better traveler, both in terms of trip planning and packing/unpacking/repacking. If you travel frequently, how do you do it? How can I up my game? [more inside]
posted by kat518 on Apr 22, 2013 - 25 answers

My history with money, coupled with recent life challenges, is affecting my marriage. I am stressed and angry; my partner is (probably) depressed and overwhelmed. How can we grow together, not apart? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2012 - 13 answers

I do NOT want to come in to work today. My shift begins in 3 hours and I'm seriously considering just not showing up. One week working there and I already want to quit - HELP! [more inside]
posted by HiphopAnonymous on Oct 21, 2012 - 39 answers

How to stop being so anxious when my boyfriend is experiencing financial difficulties? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2012 - 23 answers

Too many golden handcuffs. How do I get comfortable ridding myself of them? [more inside]
posted by dynamiiiite on Jul 7, 2012 - 24 answers

Recently, I said some harsh things to an ex whom until recently I had remained very good friends with. These things had been boiling inside me for months and I had to say them at this point. However, ever since I said them, she has disappeared from her online profiles (which she updated multiple times every day), I have no way of contacting her, and I'm worried. Obviously there's a lot going on, and some of it may be serious. [more inside]
posted by marriedtotacos on Dec 18, 2011 - 33 answers

Is there such a thing as a therapist who deals specifically with anxiety stemming from money matters? [more inside]
posted by marimeko on Sep 23, 2011 - 10 answers

I thought I could get health insurance through my school. I can't. They don't offer it because they assume everyone has it through work or their parents. I can't afford COBRA. How do I shop for the best insurance for myself? What kind of insurance can I expect? How do I know which plans are useless? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2010 - 9 answers

I’m engaged. Wedding date is set, I have my dress and all our vendors are booked. But, thinking about life with my fiancé is scaring me. Is this normal pre-wedding jitters, my own anxiety, or a sign that we aren’t right for each other? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2010 - 60 answers

I work at a public library, and it's gotten to the point where I just want to check out and not return. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 10, 2010 - 15 answers

Extreme anxiety, perhaps for good reason. What resources should I be seeking? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 19, 2010 - 7 answers

I have ~$100K in student debt...from undergrad. A very long story with legal, emotional and financial questions after the jump. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2010 - 32 answers

I used to be a raving U2 fanatic as a teenager. Ten years later I just like them, mostly for sentimental reasons. Is it still worth flying across the country to see them in concert? (Note: I have never seen them live before.) [more inside]
posted by hgws on Mar 3, 2006 - 43 answers

What can a marketing consultant do to earn $500-$1000 a month from home without continuing in marketing or writing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2005 - 7 answers