We The People Hey Uncle Gary, Quick question that’s been weighing on me. I work at a retail shop in Downtown LA, and yesterday I heard ICE might be in the area. I don’t own the store, and I’m not involved in hiring, so I don’t know anyone’s
So I went on this date... Hey Uncle Gary, So I went on this date. It was fun, he picked the spot, we had great convo, dinner was amazing. Afterward, we played pool at a bar around the corner, and he walked me back to my apartment. I kissed him goodnight. It felt sweet, like maybe
Pole Fitness Dancer Dear Uncle Gary, I teach English at our community college, and once a month our department holds a meeting where we share updates, lesson ideas, student wins, and classroom challenges. It’s about 17 of us, including our department chair, Marisol, and the rest of the faculty. There’s a
I’m the only one in my friend group... Dear Uncle Gary, I’m the only one in my friend group who doesn’t want kids. They treat me like I’m missing something. Am I? Signed, Missing Something Dear Missing Something, Let me tell you something that might surprise you. Not wanting kids isn’t a flaw. It’
How do I rebuild... Dear Uncle Gary, How do I rebuild trust with someone who says they forgive me, but still keeps their distance? Signed, Trying Dear Trying, Forgiveness is a door. Trust is the long walk back through it. When someone says they forgive you but still keeps their distance, it doesn’t
I just turned 40... Dear Uncle Gary, I just turned 40 and still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. Is that normal, or am I just lost? Signed, Peter Pan Dear Peter Pan, First off, welcome to the club. Membership includes artists, accountants, baristas, and I know at
My husband told his family I was unfaithful... Dear Uncle Gary, My husband told his family I was unfaithful, and now I feel exposed and ashamed. Can we rebuild trust after something like this, or do I need to accept that his loyalty to his family is greater than to us? Signed, The Cheater Dear “The Cheater, First,