Disclaimer: The advice in this column is Fran Dorf's personal thoughts. It is not to be construed as a professional opinion. Fran recommends seeking the advice of a trained professional for any serious matter. Fran Dorf writes the "Just Ask Me" column at the Daily Muse. Fran is a psychotherapist-clinical social worker and author of three acclaimed novels. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in anthologies, national periodicals, and literary journals, and she's working on a memoir. Fran also writes a blog, The Bruised Muse. In her spare time, she reads everything, rants about politics, Zumba dances, skis, plays tennis, travels, and plays with her grandchild, Maya.
This professional got a great job offer—but it would take her away from her home and husband. She decided to accept it, but now she’s having second thoughts: Can a long-distance marriage really last? Our advice columnist weighs in.
It’s a situation many couples face: His job requires a big move, but she wants to stay put. Should she make the move, break up with her boyfriend, or try long-distance? Our advice columnist weighs in.
This woman wrote to to our advice columnist, looking to solve an ongoing fight with her boyfriend. But could the real problem be something much deeper? If you or a friend is in a troubling relationship, you must read her answer.
This professional is in her first job out of college, and is dealing with a situation no one wants to face: sexual harassment by an executive at her company. Our advice columnist weighs in with her thoughts and some options.
This woman is dealing with business troubles, a breakup, and family drama—can her relationship survive this tumultuous time? Our advice columnist weighs in.
When you’re at a job you’re invested in, it can be hard to leave work at work. This young professional is finding herself frustrated and upset any time things go wrong at the office, and asked our advice columnist for some pointers on balancing work and life.
What happens when a friend (who’s worked at your company less time than you have) gets a big promotion? Jealousy—that’s what. Our advice columnist gives some great pointers for dealing with this tough workplace scenario.
Ever felt trapped in your day job, but unsure what exactly to pursue next? Our advice columnist gives some smart career and life advice to a confused creative professional.
What do you do when your friend is dating someone who’s mean to her and to others? Our advice columnist weighs in on a reader’s tough situation.
This reader is trying to balance her desire to move in with her boyfriend and her parents’ traditional values and likely objections. Our advice columnist weighs in on how she can handle the situation.
