Aunty EmpathyAunty Goes On VacationGentle Reader, Aunty is spending February under this palm tree — warming up, hitting her reset button, and getting up to dance as often…1 min read·Feb 3, 2023----
Aunty EmpathySex, Needs, and EmpathyDear Aunty Empathy, I am a married woman, and my husband won’t have sex with me. How do I get my needs met? I have a male friend who has…4 min read·Jan 25, 2023----
Aunty EmpathyEmpathy for Arsholian StrategiesDear Aunty Empathy, I really, really want to become more compassionate and kind, but some people just really make it challenging. My ex…3 min read·Jan 19, 2023----
Aunty EmpathyBoundaries as ProtectionDear Aunty Empathy, Several years ago, a friend of mine tried to scam me for some money. I think he thought I was going to be an easy…3 min read·Jan 12, 2023----
Aunty EmpathyPlease, or Thank You?Dear Aunty Empathy, I’m dreading the New Year’s Eve party this year, because I’m so sick of being pressured to drink. Why do people have to…3 min read·Dec 29, 2022----
Aunty EmpathyThere Is No Win-LoseDear Aunty Empathy, I love my partner very much, and I know that when she’s upset, she just needs to talk it out. We carpool together to…3 min read·Dec 22, 2022----
Aunty EmpathyEmpathy TanksDear Aunty Empathy, I am a mother of two kids under 5 years old, and I have a demanding full-time job in health care, a husband who is…3 min read·Dec 15, 2022----
Aunty EmpathyNeeds Don’t ConflictDear Aunty Empathy, When I come home from work, I am exhausted. My wife is, too, but we have the kids and dinner and homework and chores to…3 min read·Dec 8, 2022----
Aunty EmpathyFlip Side: The No Behind the YesDear Aunty Empathy, Around the holidays, I have a really hard time with getting overwhelmed. Friends, family, gifts, baking, parties…3 min read·Nov 30, 2022----
Aunty EmpathyThe Yes Behind The NoDear Aunty Empathy, One of my oldest and dearest friends has been ditching me lately; even to the point of not showing up when we’ve…2 min read·Nov 23, 2022----