I've decided to distance myself from a high-drama friend. How can I transition from close friends to distant friends, with a minimum of unhappiness for both of us? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I salvage a friendship in an awkward situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2009 - 15 answers

My husband lost his job, we're not sure how we're going to pay the rent in January, and my family is being assholes about Christmas gifts. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2009 - 64 answers

how to get over this friendship/relationship/whatever that was [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2009 - 13 answers

(RelationshipFilter) My now boyfriend used to sleep with a good friend of his, while he was dating me. How do I deal with my feelings about him hanging out with her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 49 answers

How to explain family estrangement to in-laws and other folks? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 26, 2009 - 23 answers

How do I re-start/maintain a relationship with my father while my mother is cheating on him and he doesn't know? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I get my mind off of this girl? Looking for healthy suggestions. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 15, 2009 - 24 answers

We are recently separated (with lots of drama), and our families and friends don't know. How do I deal with my brother in law asking to stay with “us” for a while, since he suddenly got a job in our town? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 - 45 answers

Personal Drama Filter: One of my best friends doesn't understand why all his friends keep leaving him. I do. Long, dramatic explanation after the jump. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 - 12 answers

We were friends-more than friends-back to friends (his call, not mine). Externally I have handled it well, I think. Internally, I am splitting - either limerant or indifferent. Oh, his mom has cancer too... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

How should I deal with my on-again, off-again relationship? Should I try to fix it, or should I just break up with her? (Ridiculously long and detail-heavy question.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 16, 2009 - 22 answers

Why would I get all obsessy about someone I never met? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I determine, with access to limited biological data, if my father is not who I thought he was? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me grow a spine, stop being a drama queen, and get control of my life again. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 1, 2008 - 33 answers

I missed my two brothers-in-laws' birthdays, and one of my sisters is mad at me. I'll see everyone at Christmas. Help me make things right and prevent family drama. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2007 - 24 answers

How do I deal with a sociopath that is connected to my social circle? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2007 - 34 answers

How to help a person known for high drama... (long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 21, 2007 - 21 answers

Help analyze my terrible work situation! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2007 - 23 answers

Friendshipfilter: How do I end it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2007 - 29 answers

UnneccesaryInternalDramaFilter: I need some help letting go of ridiculous, but intense, hurt feelings over two best friends' impending weddings. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 4, 2007 - 32 answers

What to do with a friend that completely lacks social skills? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2006 - 26 answers