Name: Gretchen Hydo International
Address: Sherman Oaks, CA
Telephone: 818-203-6060

#AskGretchen September 2016: Daughter-in-Law Blues, Bedbug Isolation, Building Business, and Letting Go

Dear Gretchen: My daughter-in-law says she loves me, but she never comes to my house. She says it’s not my housekeeping or anything like that. I feel disappointed. Am I too sensitive? — Left out mom, Reseda, CA Dear Left…

August #AskGretchen: The Ex, Left Out Kids, Negotiating Your Worth, and Coworker Conflict

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Dear Gretchen: My boyfriend and I have been dating for three years. I can see from Google Analytics, that his ex visits my blog three or four times a day. She is still hung up on their relationship and because…

July #AskGretchen: Politics, Bratty Kids, Single Again, Conflict at Work

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Dear Gretchen: My boss is driving me crazy with his political opinions and it is starting to make things uncomfortable at work. He wants to know my thoughts on every political topic and gets really intense when talking about the…

June #AskGretchen: Unwanted Advice, Long-Lasting Friendships, Dual Careers, and Flakes

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Dear Gretchen: How do you recommend talking to a friend who is making poor choices in her life (men, alcohol), but gets extremely defensive when you bring it up? – Adrienne S., Sherman Oaks, CA Dear Adrienne: If your friend…

May #AskGretchen: Relationships, Unsolicited Advice, Angry Boss, & Stealing

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Dear Gretchen: My boyfriend is always on his phone when we’re together. It makes me feel like I’m not important to him. I only see him once a week for 2-hours. What should I say without sounding whiny?– Feeling forgotten…

April #AskGretchen: Daddy Issues, Finding Love, & Ailing Parents

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Dear Gretchen: I’m 27 and approaching my 28th birthday this summer. Most of my female friends are still single, as am I. But I am feeling anxiety about not being in a relationship and potentially “missing my window” to get married…

March #AskGretchen: Career Malaise, Stretched Thin, & Getting Out of a Rut

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Dear Gretchen: I have a great job and make good money. I live within walking distance to the beach. However, I can’t help from feeling overwhelmed and lost. I dread going to work each day. I don’t know if I’m…

February #AskGretchen: Put a Ring on It, Honesty, & Sex

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Dear Gretchen: A lot of people tell me I need to ‘pressure’ my boyfriend to propose. They think that guys need to be ‘pushed’. What’s your take? – Waiting for a ring in Los Angeles, CA Dear Waiting: Like Beyonce…

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