Am I out of line...
I got into a bit of a blowout with my mother-in-law after I asked my husband to run to the store and grab me some tampons last night. Personally, I didn’t think it was a big deal, and neither did he.
Relationships
Romance, friendships, family tensions, and relationships can be the most rewarding and the most confusing parts of life. In this section, Uncle Gary tackles real reader questions about love, loyalty, boundaries, and the complicated dynamics between people. Expect clear-eyed advice grounded in experience, honesty, and a little hard-earned wisdom.
I’m a 65-year-old woman...
Dear Uncle Gary,
I’m a 65-year-old woman who’s been divorced for over a decade. I raised two kids, built a career, and now I’m retired with a little house, a garden I love, and more quiet than I know what to do with.
Here’s the thing.
I feel this weird mix of joy and jealousy.
Dear Uncle Gary,
My best friend just got engaged, and I am genuinely happy for her. But every time I hear her talk about the wedding, I feel this weird mix of joy and jealousy. I am single, I have not been on a real date in over a year,
I recently started dating a guy...
Dear Uncle Gary,
I recently started dating a guy who’s sweet, smart, and has the kind of jawline that could slice deli meat. But here’s the thing: he claps when the plane lands. Every time. Loudly. With enthusiasm. I tried to ignore it, but last week he stood
Dear Uncle Gary, I met my wife when I was 18....
Dear Uncle Gary,
I met my wife when I was 18, married her at 24, and we had our daughter at 25.
Life felt full, with good careers, a happy kid, and what I thought was a strong marriage. But at 35, my wife told me she wasn’t happy.
I'm 23, still living at home
Dear Uncle Gary,
I'm 23, still living at home and going to school, taking a full load and working part-time. Is it selfish to want space from my own family?
Signed, Leave Me Alone
Dear Leave Me Alone,
You’re not selfish. You’re human.
You’re juggling
How do I forgive someone who isn’t sorry?
Dear Uncle Gary,
How do I forgive someone who isn’t sorry?
Signed, Disappointed
Dear Disappointed,
Let me start here. Forgiveness is not a performance. It’s not a handshake a ceremony, or a public declaration. It’s not about letting someone off the hook. It’s about letting yourself