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Is Marriage Really Dead?

Dear Monica, I read the article in Philadelphia magazine this month about the state of marriage. You said that the traditional version of our parents’ […]

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Condoms: Friend or Foe?

Dear Monica, I have been dating a guy for a while. Since we are exclusive, he has asked about using other forms of birth control […]

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Tips For Single Ladies

Dear Monica, With the New Year coming, can you give us single women suggestions on how to break out of the same old rut? — […]

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What Sarah Palin, Demi Moore and Melinda Gates Have in Common

Dear Monica, What are your thoughts on role reversal in our society? More and more women are in the limelight and making the money for […]

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Sleeping Arrangements

Hi Monica, My son is home from college and wants his girlfriend to be able to sleep in his room when she visits from out […]

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How to Get Dressed for a Date

Hi Monica, I am new in town and I’m looking for stylish boutiques for date night clothes. Do you have any suggestions? — K.R., Old […]

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Philly’s Best First-Date Restaurants

Hey Monica, My friend had a few dates with a guy. It was nothing serious and they stopped dating. Can I ever accept a date […]

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Staying Friends With Your Ex?

Dear Monica, I dated a man for two years and we recently broke up. I have tried to remain friends with him but he has […]

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Are Stay-at-Home Moms Too Lazy For Real Jobs?

Dear Monica, My maternity leave is up and I am totally torn about staying home with my children versus returning to my career. Any suggestions […]

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Is Your Partner Cheating?

Dear Monica, I think my husband is cheating but I am not 100 percent sure. How do I tell if I am being insecure or […]

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In Your 30s and Still Single? It’s Your Fault

Dear Monica, People tell me that I am the total package: smart, pretty, thin, ambitious and sexy. I am in my early 30s and still […]

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Is There Too Much Sex in Your Marriage?

Dear Monica, My husband bought himself a mid-life crisis toy and it is killing me. No, he did not buy a motorcycle. He discovered Viagra. […]

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Valentine’s Day Survival Guide

Dear Monica, I really want to get it right this year. What do you suggest I do to make my girlfriend happy on Valentine’s Day? […]

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Beauty Sleep or Botox? Only Her Doctor Knows for Sure

Dear Monica, I am in my late 40’s and divorced. I feel like that I am really starting to look my age (people keep saying […]

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When Long-Term Love Fizzles

Dear Monica, After a long-term exclusive relationship, my boyfriend and I just broke up. I am trying to find a way to get back on […]