Paying for their nanny means the letter writer “kind of can’t help” but judge how the couple spend their money.

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Dear Carolyn: My girlfriend of two years could stand to lose about 20 pounds, which would result in increased energy (as it is now she spends a lot of time sitting around playing iPhone games ...

Dear Carolyn: I’ve got a problem with my fiance and partner of 41/2 years. The good: He’s brilliant, creatively resourceful, outgoing, easy to talk to, wonderful at supporting me with my ...

Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax answers a reader question about how to take the next step with her boyfriend ...

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Carolyn Hax is a 40-something repatriated New Englander with a liberal arts degree and a lot of opinions and that's about it, really, when you get right down to it. Oh, and the shoes. A lot of shoes.

Washington Post advice columnist Carolyn Hax gives pointers on how to know if your partner is the right match for you.