My Kids Give Alice a Tough Time
Dear “Oh Carol:” My former wife and I share custody of our two teenage daughters. I’ve met a wonderful woman (Alice) but things are getting difficult. My daughters treat Alice horribly. I’m afraid that if I punish them they’ll hate me – and if I don’t, that Alice will leave. What should I do? AFL’s OH CAROL Answers...Read More
5 Tips – Writing Your Dating Profile
Thinking about writing your dating profile? I could tell you stories ad infinitum about crazy things I’ve seen on profiles and spelling errors that make this writer’s eyeballs spin. I can’t stress enough the importance of getting it right. This is the very first impression someone will have of you. Don’t mess it up! ♫ gotta be cool, relax, get hip...Read More
Your First Phone Call? 5 Do’s and Don’ts
You’ve texted or messaged one another a few times and determined that you’d like to hear each other’s voices. This could make or break it for some people. So here are some tips on what TO say and what NOT to say: TONE OF VOICE (TOV) Have you ever answered your phone only to be met with “Oh hi”? as if you’re the last person they want to hear from? W...Read More
Okay To Wander?
Dear “Oh Carol:” I’m married, but not happily so. I’m very attracted to the contractor we’ve hired to build our new garage. In subtle ways, he has let me know that he is interested in me, too. I’d like to take the first step, but what if I’ve misread him? Ready, Set, Go AFL’s OH CAROL Answers…… Dear “R...Read More
Real Person – Real Issues
Dear “Oh Carol:” I am a single, very tired 65 year old woman. My youngest is in college (tuition bills) and my oldest has medical challenges which I’m funding and which make it hard for him to find and keep a job. I should be retired – but I can’t. I should have been getting child support – but that didn’t happen eit...Read More
Caregiver Needs a Bunch of TLC!
Dear “Oh Carol:” I’m a caregiver. This is how I make my living. I’m late 60’s. I was married, had one son, then we divorced. My former husband died about 5 years ago. The divorce left me financially devastated and I work under the table. But I do okay because I’m good at what I do. I have a nice circle of women friends...Read More
Gym Gossip? Not for Me!
Dear “Oh Carol:” My husband retired recently and now goes to the gym several times a week. He’s also making some new friends there and frankly, I’m very pleased about it all. Except for one thing. One of his new friends is widowed and he had a girl-friend who he treated poorly. She left him and now he’s playing the field. My husband come...Read More
Recently Widowed – And Now Soooo Many Changes
Dear “Oh Carol:” Was married for almost 46 years. My wife past last spring. I’m gonna move about 500 miles away to be much closer to my daughter and young grandkids. I don’t either want or expect her to spend time either entertaining or “taking care of” me. So, as a start, I want to make some new friends – but I am kind of scared about that. I...Read More
It’s Never Easy, Is It?
Dear “Oh Carol:” My son’s mother-in-law, Mary, has cancer and has only 6 months left. She’s a sweet-heart and this is so sad. I think she’s mid-60’s. Her husband has been a real trooper helping her with every need and no complaining. But recently some have noticed he’s acting a bit too friendly with some of Mary’s friends. Especially the single o...Read More
New At This!
Dear “Oh Carol,” I am about 7 months away from a divorce. We were together for 3 yrs. I realized it was a mistake after the first year…when she drained my bank account…I guess because I am so loving and kind. I didn’t see it coming. so now I am at the age of 63, alone again. I do own my own home and my new truck is paid for. now what…I ...Read More
Ahhhhh – The Dreaded High School Reunion!
Dear “Oh Carol:” I just got a notice that our high school reunion (50th) will be held late next summer. I went to one, maybe it was the 5th or the 10th – but haven’t seen anyone since then. I went to high school in NY and then moved to the southwest when we retired. My wife has passed on but I live nearby to my son and his family. Even so, I fee...Read More
Livin’ and Laughing OR Slippin’ & Sliding?
Dear “Oh Carol:” Widowed for 18 yrs! Live in very small community. Options limited. Want to live, laugh & love again! Would love to find a gated single community to finish my race. Warm weather‼️. Gotta stop contemplating & move forward!!! Help. AFL’s “OH CAROL” ANSWERS As you’ve probably discovered, life in a small community severely...Read More