Dear Maribeth,

My sister is going through a divorce after being married for a little over 20 years. She has two boys, 17 and 22. She is very sad and is troubled thinking about her future. Not only does she have empty-nester feelings, but being 40 years old is unsure about her prospects for a […]

Dear Maribeth,

As a college student low on funds, and a person who thinks with logic and common sense in mind, I ponder as to why the city of Providence has 2 hour parking with classes scheduled for 2 hour blocks. One must arrive early to be properly prepared for class and with meters only […]

Dear Maribeth,

I’m starting to think my mother is nuts. I’m in my second year at URI and still she calls me like 8 times a day checking to make sure I am wearing a sweater and eating right. Today she randomly asked me to go outside and make sure my headlights are working. She […]

Dear Maribeth,

Why do my parents seem to play favorites? They appear to always give my sister everything she wants and never punish her for any wrongdoings. Also, it feels as if nothing I do in life is good enough to impress them.

Confused in Wickford

Hi Confused,

I wonder if your sister has the same […]