This Is Why I Didn’t Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a victim of domestic violence is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one.
Relationships
Dear Julie: Advice About Secret-Keeping and a Client-Friend Situation
DAME’s Friendkeeper reveals the statute of limitations for sharing another’s confession and takes on doing business with a pal.
My Husband Won’t Have Sex With Me
After 15 years and two kids together, the writer just wants to be desired. Is that so wrong?
Dear Julie: Advice About a Friend-Stingy Pal and a BFF Lost to Love
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a woman whose fabulous-party-throwing friend is selfish with her social circle and another who’s lost her closest confidante to a new relationship.
My 6-Year-Old Wrote a Love Letter … to Someone Other Than Me
Our DAME columnist's son is in love for the first time, and Mom is feeling all the feels: excitement, anxiety, and, admittedly, heartache.
Dear Julie: Advice About a Too-Spendy Friend and a Selfish Couch Surfer
DAME’s Friendkeeper makes us feel better about being money-conscious and explains how to lay down house rules with a guest who’s worn out her welcome.
Marriage Isn’t That Bad—Is It?
FX’s 'Married' shows the institution at its worst—and it's not the only one. Where are the Cosbys and Conners of our time?
Dear Julie: Advice About an Enabler and a Kid-Hating Friend
DAME’s Friendkeeper knows just what to do with a healthy-habit saboteur and helps a mom handle a pal who can’t stand her children.
I Didn’t Just Fall Down the Stairs
Janay Palmer is not ready to share her story yet, and she may never. But she has inspired other women to, like this writer, who suffered at the hands of an ex 20 years ago.