Meredith Goldstein
The Boston Globe
Boston, MA, United States
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We’ve gained weight — as a couple
Q. Six months ago, my boyfriend (late 20s) left the area for four months to go help his grieving mother, in another country, adjust after his stepfather passed away. Before he left, we had a great sex life. I (23-year-old man) was in great physical shape, and he was in good shape as well. We were a cute couple. We FaceTimed almost every day and kept our relationship intact. I stayed in good… → Read More
My wife won’t go back to work
Q. My wife and I have been married for a long time. We have two kids that are both in school. For the last decade or so, we have been living in the house I grew up in. My parents moved and offered to allow us to move into their house. We agreed that we would get the kids through school and work on saving money to buy the house, but my parents said there is no rush. Before the house was offered… → Read More
‘The Good Life’ apparently requires other people
Harvard researchers' new book reveals lessons learned from a very long study of what makes people happy. → Read More
Her boyfriend doesn’t want her to have any male friends
She feels bad about ghosting some longtime friends, and wonders what to do. → Read More
My ex and I are living separately in the same house
Q. I’m a 46-year-old woman trying to navigate out of a very manipulative (at the very least) relationship of five years. I feel so alone because he’s cut us out of a social life. I am estranged from basically my entire family and have been for years. My situation is this: I’m currently still having to reside with the ex. We now have separate rooms and I’m trying to live a separate life. But rent… → Read More
Did I make the same mistake all over again?
“Life has essentially repeated itself — just with a completely different person.” → Read More
I’m tired of hearing ‘I’ll get back to you’ from potential matches on dating apps
What’s the best way to respond to such messages? → Read More
My sports club crush went cold
“I’m getting the negative body language from her and the 'go away' vibe.” → Read More
How will I find someone again?
“At age 50 I find myself single and without children for the first time since I was 23.” → Read More
Is he really traveling to see his friend?
... or is he seeing another woman? → Read More
He saved videos of her
Q. Long story short, my husband and I had a big fight. For the first time in our five-year relationship, I looked at his phone. I checked his Snapchat, and I noticed that he had recently added an old sex hookup. I clicked on it, and it showed sexy pictures and videos on there — some were sent to him back before he and I even knew each other. Although they weren’t sent recently, they were still… → Read More
Can we compromise if I don’t want children, but my boyfriend does?
I have significant concerns about being a mom, but it’s equally devastating to think of losing the man I love very much. → Read More
Should I continue these coffee dates?
He’s a flirt around the office. → Read More
‘I think there can be something between us, but he has to change to make that happen’
We date, he ghosts, then later we repeat the cycle. What should I do? → Read More
Am I ‘walking bad luck’ with love?
Men have sexted, ghosted, and asked me to be their “side piece.” → Read More
She might not be right for me
... but we’re talking about moving in together. → Read More
I can’t stop thinking about how he is no longer in my life
How do you get over someone you are still in love with? → Read More
Should I tell my friend how I feel — before her wedding?
“I’m fully aware this is for my benefit, not hers.” → Read More
What will friends think of our age gap?
I’ve met someone younger. → Read More
The struggle to communicate with potential dates in text messages is real
How do I make a connection with someone else in texts? → Read More