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For some people, video games aren’t just entertainment — according to peer-reviewed research, they can be a coping mechanism, foster social connectedness, and act as a stress reducer, writes Anna Pulley. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Ask Anna: He’s perfect … except for his gaming obsession

May 2, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

Dear Anna, I've been with my boyfriend for eight months, and overall, things are great. He's kind, funny and a dedicated teacher. The issue? When he's not working, he's gaming...

There’s no universal definition of "cheating," so each couple has to define if things such as sexting constitute infidelity for themselves, writes Anna Pulley. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Ask Anna: Navigating digital infidelity

May 1, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Dear Anna, I've been with my boyfriend for a little over a year and recently found that he has been sexting strangers (single women and couples) on an app the...

Divorce can bring out the worst in people so setting up protective measures in advance will give you some peace of mind, even if you think you won’t need to, writes Anna Pulley. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Ask Anna: How to firmly tell spouse you want a divorce

April 30, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

Dear Anna, After 12 years of marriage (17 together), I (38F) am ready to end things with my husband (40M). We've had our ups and downs — early struggles when...

Ask Anna: I can’t break up with him

February 20, 2025 at 8:03 p.m.

Dear Anna, I've been dating a coworker (we're both in our early 30s) for two months, and for the past month, I've been trying to end things. Every time I...

Ask Anna: Partner is fixated on retiring by 35

February 20, 2025 at 8:05 p.m.

Dear Anna, I'm at my wit's end with my partner’s extreme focus on achieving FIRE (financial independence, retire early). What started as a healthy interest in personal finance has turned...

Ask Anna: How can I find a balance?

February 20, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

Dear Anna, I’m a 29-year-old single woman, and lately, dating has become more stressful than exciting. Every day, I’m bombarded with news about global challenges — climate disasters, political unrest...

Ask Anna: Partner despises Valentine’s Day

February 20, 2025 at 8:12 p.m.

Dear Anna, He calls it a "commercialized scam" and refuses to participate in any way. I understand his perspective — yes, it's commercialized.

Ask Anna: Creative ways to celebrate love

February 20, 2025 at 8:15 p.m.

Dear Anna, I'm a florist, and every Valentine's Day I help hundreds of people celebrate their love while working 16-hour days.

Ask Anna: Am I open to exploring polyamory?

February 20, 2025 at 8:18 p.m.

Before you decide to dip your toes in the poly pool, consider these questions.

Ask Anna: Situationship wants to try long distance

February 20, 2025 at 8:21 p.m.

Dear Anna, I moved to a new city for work last month, leaving behind a "situationship" that never quite became official. Now he’s texting wanting to try long distance, saying...

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