99.9 the Q

10/09/2025

“Nina” in Plymouth writes:

My husband has what he calls a “work wife.”
He’s always talking about her — what she said, their inside jokes, what’s going on in her life. Honestly, he sounds more excited telling me about her than when he talks about our day.

I know he comes home to me every night and he’s not hiding anything. But I can’t help feeling insecure — like maybe she’s getting the best version of him, and I’m getting what’s left.

So here’s my question:
Do I bring this up and risk sounding jealous and needy? Or do I leave it alone, trust that it’s harmless, and remind myself I’m the one he chose to come home to?

10/09/2025

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10/08/2025

“Carly” wonders:
I just moved in with my fiancé, and there’s already a big problem. His mom has a key to the apartment. Supposedly it’s just “for emergencies,” but the other day I came home unexpectedly and ran right into her — she’d let herself in. She begged me not to tell him she’d been there. She said it would just upset him and asked me to keep it between us. Now I feel completely stuck. On one hand, we’re newly engaged and I don’t want to start things off by alienating his mom. On the other hand, I feel like my fiancé has a right to know that his mom is using her key without permission.
Do I keep her secret to keep the peace, or do I tell him and risk creating tension with his mom right out of the gate?

10/08/2025

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10/08/2025

Kristina speaks with Alex from The Stillness Co. on meditation techniques

10/07/2025

Erica in Falmouth writes:
I’ve been with my boyfriend for a little over two years, and I think he’s about to propose — which is amazing! Here’s the problem: he recently dropped a hint that he plans to use his grandmother’s engagement ring. It’s a family heirloom, which is very sweet and sentimental… but honestly, the ring is ugly. Part of me feels like I should just smile, accept it, and wear it forever because it clearly means so much to his family. But the other part of me stresses about wearing something that's not my style for the rest of my life. Especially when I will be showing it off all the time when we first get engaged and I will feel disingenuous because I don't actually like it.
Do I tell him how I feel and risk hurting him and his family? Or do I just bite my tongue and accept the ring as-is?

10/07/2025

Tuesday’s Tail from the MSPCA Cape Cod:

Introducing Xena! This gentle giant came to us from a home where she was living exclusively outdoors, and we don’t have much information about her life before she came into our care. While she’s been with us, we have observed Xena to be a mellow lady who warms up to new people and environments quickly when you take things at her pace. She is looking for a patient adopter who can help her start to learn about living indoors while using a gentle approach to training. Once she’s had some time to settle in, she’ll be sure to show off her silly, snuggly side!

Stop by our Cape Cod Adoption Center to meet Xena. We have open adoption hours Tuesday-Sunday from 1pm-4pm - no appointment needed to speak to a staff person regarding available pets.

Visit www.mspca.org/petresources to learn how to prepare for a successful first few weeks at home with a your adopted pet!

10/06/2025

Paul in Barnstable writes:

My fiancée and I just had our engagement party — Family and friends were all having a great time, until my sister (who’s going through a rough divorce) started quietly telling people about it. She didn’t make a big scene, but by the middle of the night, half the room was talking about her marriage ending instead of our engagement.

Now my fiancée’s upset, saying my sister totally hijacked the night. I told my sister she should probably apologize just to keep the peace, but she says she did nothing wrong. Who is right on this one?

10/06/2025

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