Dr. Andrea Bonior
The Lily
Washington, DC, United States
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Ask Dr. Andrea: My in-laws have stolen Christmas. How can I reclaim it for my kids?
I always envisioned starting new traditions with the family I created. But my in-laws have other plans. → Read More
Ask Dr. Andrea: I’m the only woman on my team. How can I stop being self-conscious about it?
I overcompensate and am always trying to fit in. → Read More
Ask Dr. Andrea: I can’t stand the way I look. Is this body dysmorphia?
I honestly feel like I would rather wear a mask. → Read More
Our obsession with happiness is making our kids miserable
What if our culture’s incessant demands to be happy are actually making our kids miserable? → Read More
How to Set Boundaries With Lonely Friends Who Are Asking a Lot of You
If your loved ones seem to need more from you right now, there are plenty of ways to be there for them and be good to yourself, too. → Read More
Ask Dr. Andrea: I’m worried I’m not being productive enough during coronavirus. How can I fight that feeling?
In March, we started a new recurring series with Andrea Bonior, a licensed clinical psychologist and advice columnist. Every other week, she answers questions about relationship, work-life balance, family dynamics and more. Of course, shortly after we launched her column, Ask Dr. Andrea, the world changed. Since then, she’s been onslaught with questions about the challenges of adjusting to life… → Read More
Before you get engaged, ask your partner these tough questions
Being willing to talk and listen honestly about challenges gives your marriage the best shot at survival. → Read More
My ‘mean girl’ sister is all chatty now that I have a beach house she’d like to use
Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader weighing the pros and cons of walking away from a 45-year marriage. → Read More
My mother-in-law takes our kids for a few weeks every summer, but I think it’s a mistake
Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader whose husband disagrees about whether they should talk to their son about his weight gain. → Read More
My boyfriend won’t let me meet his ex-wife. That’s weird, right?
Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a reader who isn't pleased with the child care being provided by a friend. → Read More
I introduced a co-worker to my friends. Now they all hang out without me.
Plus, Baggage Check's Dr. Andrea helps a reader saddened by a brother's decision to wall himself off from the rest of the family. → Read More
Why do I get sick and tired of every job after two years or so?
Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who's thrown by a co-worker's angry response to a helping hand. → Read More
My longtime partner never does anything for our anniversary. Should I just give up on this?
Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a 14-year-old reader whose anger is taking a worrisome toll. → Read More
My mom still makes a big deal out of her birthday. And she’s in her 70s.
Plus, Dr. Andrea Bonior advises a reader whose wife constantly compares them to her friends’ husbands. → Read More
I’m breaking up with my boyfriend ... but not till after the big trip we planned
Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who's clashing with a sister over their differing ways of mourning their dad. → Read More
My best friend, who struggles with infertility, hates that I’m pregnant
Plus, Dr. Andrea Bonior advises a reader whose dad is making his divorce more messy than it needs to be. → Read More
I have social anxiety and I need a better way to say no to invitations
Plus, Dr. Andrea gets blunt with a mother who's upset that her son's girlfriend calls him by a nickname the family has never used. → Read More
She’s the most important thing in my life. But I’m her No. 4
Plus, Dr. Andrea advises a reader who wishes Mother-in-Law would stop trying to replace Mom. → Read More
My husband does a horrible job handling our toddler’s questions
Plus, Dr. Andrea helps a bride-to-be whose choice for maid of honor isn't sitting well with her parents and friends. → Read More
Baggage Check Live: Happy Medium backup singers
Send in your questions to Dr. Andrea Bonior about relationships, mental health, work-life balance, family drama and more. → Read More