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How to Set Boundaries With Compassion When Friendships Become a Burden

How to Set Boundaries With Compassion When Friendships Become a Burden

Dear Penina, I’m struggling with a friendship that has left me feeling trapped and anxious.…

Harmonizing In-Law Relationships and Spousal Dynamics

Harmonizing In-Law Relationships and Spousal Dynamics

Dear Penina, We have been married for six years and have two young children. Given…

Learning to Navigate Serious Illness Together

Learning to Navigate Serious Illness Together

Dear Penina, My husband was recently diagnosed with a serious illness, and he’s adamant that…

Love, Marriage and Mother-in-Law Dynamics: Finding the Right Balance

Love, Marriage and Mother-in-Law Dynamics: Finding the Right Balance

Dear Penina, I’ve been married for five years and I truly have a great marriage.…

Navigating Family Responsibilities Between Siblings

Navigating Family Responsibilities Between Siblings

Dear Penina, I enjoy reading your column and I hope you can help me with…

Addressing Shut-Downs in Your Marriage

Addressing Shut-Downs in Your Marriage

Dear Penina, Baruch Hashem, my wife and I are happily married, and we don’t have…

Ask for What You Need

Ask for What You Need

Dear Penina, I’m writing to you today with a question that’s been on my mind…

Connecting to a Daughter-in-Law

Connecting to a Daughter-in-Law

Dear Penina, About a year ago, our son got married to a wonderful young woman.…

Welcome to Dear Penina

Welcome to Dear Penina

Life’s most precious moments unfold through our relationships—as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, friends and professionals.…