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…Feb 3, 2023Feb 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…Jan 25, 2023Jan 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…Jan 19, 2023Jan 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…Jan 12, 2023Jan 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…Dec 29, 2022Dec 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…Dec 22, 2022Dec 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…Dec 15, 2022Dec 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…Dec 8, 2022Dec 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…Nov 30, 2022Nov 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…Nov 23, 2022Nov 23, 2022