Harriette Cole

Plus: My friends act like my work crunch is some made-up thing.

All my hard work was overshadowed by this uncontrollable circumstance.

Things got tense, and I was worried about seeming rude to people I barely know yet.

Her feelings are hurt, but it's really not that I don't trust her.

I am thrilled, but some of my friends are likely to lose their jobs.

Plus: I've been avoiding this tough conversation with my friend.

What can I do other than taking her kids?

Here's the thing: It's never just a hookup.

It feels like people are judging me.

For one thing, the takeout deliverer knew him by name.