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Dear Amy: Our entire childhood, my mom consistently used my own achievements to push my brother to be better. I was two years younger, a year ahead in school, bolder and more fearless than him in every way.

Dear Amy: My husband and I don't have children, but we are friends with many couples who do, and we enjoy spending time with these families. Before they had children, one particular couple used to do an annual hiking weekend with us. Once the kids came along, they wanted to

Dear Amy: I'm a 33-year-old woman. My daughter is 11.

Dear Amy: I met "John," who I thought was an evolved, caring, and understanding human. We've been dating for nine months.

Dear Amy: I am a foster parent. I'm happily single, in my 40s, and my parents recently moved nearby.

Dear Amy: I have been with my live-in boyfriend, "Gene," for over three years. He has two children, and I have three.

Dear Amy: My daughter (22 years old) came out as a non-binary last year, and I fully supported them (we use them/their pronouns now). They've been a lot happier since coming out.

Dear Amy: My husband and I were just involved in the wedding of our two dear friends - I as a bridesmaid and my husband as the officiant. Originally, they'd asked my husband to be a groomsman.

Dear Amy: Recently, my fiance and I went out with his friend (of 30 years) "George," and George's new girlfriend, "Janet." George went to the restroom. Janet took his seat so we could talk (the venue was loud).

Dear Amy: I'm a 66-year-old gay man. I've been seeing "Dave," who's 64, for about six months.