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DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently broke my foot, and as a result, I'm now in a walking boot and on crutches for the next two to three months. It's been a major adjustment; everything from getting dressed to running errands has become a challenge.

I live alone in a major city where I rely heavily on public transportation, which has made things even ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: How do I stop settling for emotionally unavailable people just because I'm afraid of being alone? I've noticed a pattern in my dating life. All the men I go out with seem to have a few things in common: They refuse to commit, they're always "too busy" and they rarely put in the effort to truly get to know me or make me feel ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister-in-law "Kate" worked for me for several years. Last summer, she had a baby and said she'd return to work immediately after maternity leave. The week before she was to come back to work, I emailed her the upcoming work schedule. Kate informed me that she wouldn't be returning. I wanted to send back a scathing email, but ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My mom's friend is on the hunt for a nice wife for his son and thinks I'd be a great fit. This matchmaker is an older man I know from church, but I've never met his son before. My mom asked if I'd be open to hanging out with him and his family just to meet the son and see how I feel. I thought it would be awkward to say no and ...Read more

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister "Ruth" and I were both supposed to help a friend settle into her new home, but Ruth backed out after getting a last-minute invite to brunch. Our plans to help our friend had been scheduled long in advance. Ruth's SUV was packed with furniture and other items that we were expected to bring over, so she asked if she could...Read more