"I always thought dating online was for desperate, older people, but now that I'm finding I can't meet anybody, I'm actually considering it myself! Am I crazy or pathetic for considering it? And I'm afraid to tell my friends. Should I keep it a secret to hide my shame? I...

Dear Christine,
I'm 25 years old and I've been in a serious and exclusive relationship with my girlfriend since our junior year in college. There is nothing necessarily wrong with the relationship, but I'm starting to wonder if I am making a mistake by committing so early. I'm really...

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Dear Christine,
I put my career on hold two years ago in order to help my mom write a book, start a career, obtain a divorce, and find a new partner. I have given 100% of my time and energy to these tasks, and I succeeded: my mom...

I started writing this on a plane headed to my 10 year college reunion in Chicago . . . by myself - which seems rather appropriate because that is the way I spent most of my time in college. As I headed back to Northwestern University with a single football...

Dear Christine,
The girl I've been dating for six months just broke up with me. But even worse than being dumped is the way she let me know it was over: she sent me an email. The subject line was "hi" and then she basically wrote that she enjoyed...

Hi Christine,

I am looking for a job in branded entertainment. I had a great interview at a talent agency recently, but she told me the position may not be open for a month or so. I sent her a thank you email as well as an article I thought...

Dear Christine,
I had a job interview today that I thought went really well. I am anxious to follow-up with the people I interviewed with and know I should send some kind of "thank you" note as well. What is the protocol for appropriate follow-up?
- Job Seeker,...

Dear Christine,
I just found out my parents are getting a divorce which has totally caught me off guard as I thought they'd be married forever. Although I am a married adult with my own grown-up life, this is still really affecting me. I am sad for both of...

Dear Christine,
I read in your book about "Expectation Hangovers®" and I feel like I am having one because of my job. I enjoy the work and environment less and less everyday, which is disappointing because I thought I'd really love working in this field. I notice that...

Dear Christine,
I am a Gen X'er running a business where the majority of my employees are Gen Y. Unlike many other managers who complain about Gen Y's sense of entitlement, I have been very impressed with my young employees' innovative ideas and dedication. Many of them are truly...

Dear Christine,
My boyfriend of two years and I broke up three months ago and I can't get over him. He was the one that ended it, but we are trying to stay friends. But every time we talk, I just want him back. I'm devastated. How do I...

Dear Christine,
I have worked for an amazing non-profit for a few years now, my first and only job right out of college. With conceptual work and ideas I can work rather quickly and really excel, but I don't seem to be good at all the grunt work entry...

Dear Christine,
I am the parent of a twenty-something who is having a hard time letting go. My 25-year-old daughter and I have always been very close and now she lives in a different state and is living her own life. I know this is normal and I am...

I'm in the middle of my quarter-life crisis and trying to figure out what to do with my life. I have a job but not a career path. I date, but I have never had a serious relationship. I hardly feel like a grown up and I get really embarrassed...

Dear Christine,
How do I get noticed by potential employers when they are receiving hundreds of resumes a day? - Wanting to Stand Out, Boston, 24

Dear Wanting to Stand Out,

There's nothing more disheartening than feeling like a tiny fish in a sea of hundreds of applicants....

Dear Christine,
I am currently looking for a job and am overwhelmed by the amount of advice there is out there. I feel like I need to read everything to increase my chances of getting a great gig, but I know that's not possible. So I want to know,...

Dear Christine,
A few years ago I landed my dream job that required me to move out of state. After 2 1/2 years it was all work and no play. Even though I had many pay increases and added responsibilities, I did not have a social life outside of...

What I want to know is when people stopped being good enough? You need tutors for the SATs, coaches for college applications, coaches to find a job and write a resume, coaches to build your self esteem, coaches to be a better communicator, coaches to find the right person, coaches...

I read your posts about adultolescents. As a hard-working member of Gen Y, I feel like I have to overcome a lot of stereotypes like the carefree, irresponsible attitude you wrote about. I don't feel entitled nor am I out for instant gratification. Do you really think that this whole...