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My friend’s fixation on her gluten intolerance puts people off. Should I let her know?

It’s possible your friend is trying to counter an isolating illness, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Even if you find it tedious, don’t assume everyone else will too

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

My daughter drives too close to vehicles in front. How do I tell her this behaviour is dangerous?

It’s important to stress you are concerned about her safety rather than trying to boss her around, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Kind candour might be the only option

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2023

Last year I began an affair. His marriage is over now, but how can I survive his separation?

You and your partner need to be able to tolerate some recrimination, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Otherwise it could be hard to move on from this

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023

I am kinky but my partner is not. Should I end our secure, loving relationship?

Every relationship involves sacrifices, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But yours might not be as fulfilling as you think – for either party

The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023

My boyfriend’s aggressive dog has stalled our plans to move in together. How can we move forwards?

You can learn a lot about someone from how they treat animals, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. In this situation that cuts two ways

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

My partner and I are about to move to my home country. What’s the best approach?

Your task is to help your partner feel like herself, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Be sensitive to the fact that this isn’t her home

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023

Afternoon Update: Ita Buttrose decries ‘abusive and toxic’ culture; new marine life discovered; and a marriage disrupted by an ex

Comments from the ABC chair follow Stan Grant’s resignation as Q&A host after receiving racial abuse

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

My ex rang me and now I feel the love for my new wife fading fast. What can I do?

Marriage is not an audition, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. If you stay, stay with commitment – and you won’t be the last to have complicated feelings for an ex

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023

Afternoon Update: Tasering of 95-year-old woman under investigation; Stan Grant steps down; and falling for a sex worker

Clare Nowland remains in a critical condition in hospital after the incident at her Cooma aged care home

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023

I may have fallen in love with a sex worker I am paying. Could it be real?

Does she reciprocate your feelings? Unlikely, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But the intimacy you experience can still be valuable

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023