Teen pregnancy

Dear Manay Gina, I am very devastated because I just discovered that my only daughter, a minor, is pregnant. His boyfriend is still in college, also young but a little older than her. I am heart-broken and so is my husband, who has high hopes for our daughter. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

Nasty rumor

Dear Manay Gina, My only daughter, who is a high-school senior has become a target of a nasty rumor. I admit that she’s not perfect, and she may commit some mistakes that triggered the campaign against her. But what was done against her is really foul. They spread a rumor about her chastity on Facebook. Of course, the rumor took a life of its own. Incoming search terms:nasty girls (1)nasty... 

Guilty

Dear Manay Gina, I just found out that one of my bestfriends in college died due to kidney problem. I am so shocked and overwhelmed by the news because during the past three years, he didn’t mention that he had an illness. Now, I am feeling guilty. I can’t help but wonder what I could have done differently or if there was anything that could have prevented his death. He had... 

Underachiever

Dear Manay Gina, 23 years of marriage, I’m at a crossroads. I believe life is too short to go through it being unhappy. I’m no longer in love with my husband and haven’t been for maybe, the past five years. In fairness, he isn’t a horrible person. He’s dependable and reliable, a hard worker even. To me however, he is an “over-educated underachiever.”... 

Son’s transgression

Dear Manay Gina, Hi Manay! I have not spoken to my son for almost a month now. It started when I confronted him about some missing antique money. I found a piece of it in his closet when I was gathering clothes to wash. He lied about it, of course, but that night, he didn’t come home. He is now living with his friend.  Read More »

Rebel Teen

Dear Manay Gina, I would really appreciate an advice regarding my relationship with my daughter. She’s fifteen years old, who was a pleasure to be around and was doing very well at school. However, everything changed when she started going out with a boy I disapproved. She had been friends with him for a year now. I know that they have a relationship but she won’t admit it... 

Age gap

Dear Manay Gina, I’m 19 and in love with a much older man. He treats me very well. He’s also respectful and fun to be with. I’m afraid to tell my parents because I don’t know how they will react. My boyfriend is 34 but he actually looks younger, so I can easily say he’s in his late 20s. I just don’t know if I should lie to my parents.  Read More »

Boundary crossing

Dear Manay Gina, My daughter-in law works during weekdays, but on weekends, she sleeps or just watches TV the rest of the day. The dirty clothes and dishes are piling up, and things are scattered everywhere. My son told us that they each have their things they do around the house. Hers is doing the laundry.  Read More »

Snob

Dear Manay Gina, I used to be very close to a group of college classmates when I was studying. But now that I’m in my 30s, I realized that we already have different interests in life, and I no longer enjoy their company. Because of this, I shun many reunions and occasional get-togethers. Some of my friends say I am now a snob, but the truth is I feel like we no longer have anything... 

Old wound

Dear Manay Gina, When I was in high school, I committed an offense to my best friend. At that time, we were quarreling, and I spread a rumor which I thought would embarrass her, but in the end, she lost friends because of it and it was something that hurt her for years.  Read More »