Ask Alina — Husband Shocked by Separation
Dear Ask Alina, My wife announced this weekend that she wants a trial separation. I was shocked at her announcement, as I thought we had a good marriage. I am honestly so confused. This [...]
Ask Alina – High Earners, Not Rich Yet
Dear Ask Alina, My wife and I both work and have been comfortable with our combined family income. We bought a house during COVID time, and have not stressed much about expenses while settling [...]
Ask Alina – Job Seeker
Dear Ask Alina, I am devastated and frightened. Earlier this year I was laid off from a company only a year after joining them, and have been job hunting for months with no offers [...]
Ask Alina – First Christmas After Divorce
Dear Ask Alina, I need help navigating this year’s holidays. I am recently divorced with a 10-year-old daughter. For many years I had a close community of friendships created through our daughter’s school and [...]
Ask Alina – Fiancé Upset Over Late Dinner
Dear Ask Alina, My fiancé has been upset with me about the lack of time we spend together. However, I have shared with him from the very beginning about my goal to build my [...]
