Dear CeCe, A mutual friend of my ex and I is having a destination wedding. We already purchased our travel and accommodations before we split. We split up just two months ago. I can’t afford to get accommodations on my own. He told me that he would...
Dear CeCe, My sister and ex-husband’s brother started dating a few months, just before we split. Now they are getting married and want us to be the maid of honor/best man. This sounds like the worst situation I can think of and it’s going to...
Dear CeCe, My wife and I separated 6 months ago. I told the kids it was temporary. I truly believed we’d get back together. Now we’ve decided to divorce. The kids are going to feel like I lied to them. How do we break the news and keep their...
Dear Readers: The phrase “Happy New Year” conjures up images of fireworks, time with friends, and the setting of new goals and resolutions to improve in the new year. What a load of pressure that can be! Which kind of New Year’s...
Dear CeCe, My former boyfriend showed up drunk and dropped off the cat we use to share. He got to keep him when we split. He said he didn’t want her anymore. He then called the next day asking for the cat back! Do I have to give her back...
Dear CeCe, After 6 years of living together, my girlfriend and I were married. Marriage shouldn’t change anything, but it did. We argued more, and somehow fell out of love. It was mutual, and we split up last month. Her parents were against...
Dear CeCe, Christmas is almost here. I’ve spent my money on getting gifts for the kids, only to realize that I don’t have all the decorations I used to have, nor all the little items that made our house feel special during the holidays. My ex and I...
Dear CeCe, The holidays are here. This is my first holiday since my last relationship ended. I’m starting to feel depressed and alone. I don’t even want her back; I’ve been doing okay. There is something about the winter holidays that make me...
Dear CeCe, A position at my company just opened. My ex would be perfect at it. It would also give her a considerable income boost. Should I recommend her? It would be great for her and great for the company, but we would be interacting more. We...
Dear CeCe, My Ex doesn’t know how to cook, but our shared custody agreement gives him the kids for Thanksgiving. Money is tight for both of us, and he has shared his concern about being able to cook the meal. We both believe it’s...
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