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06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Mallory from Fairhaven writes,

My teenage son recently stopped calling me “Mom” and started using my first name instead. At first I thought it was a joke around his friends, but now he does it all the time, even at home. He says calling parents “Mom” and “Dad” feels childish now that he’s older, and some of his friends do it too.

He insists he’s not being disrespectful, but honestly, it hurts my feelings. After raising him his whole life, it suddenly feels cold and distant, like I’m just another adult instead of his mother.

Am I overreacting, or should I insist he still calls me “Mom”?

06/04/2026

Felicia Romano, LMHC - New England Matchmaker & Dating Coach weighs in on the cringy new boss

06/03/2026

Trista from Sandwich says her friend Jessica used to be her work bestie until a recent promotion completely changed her personality. Suddenly everything is “circling back,” “leveraging opportunities,” and unnecessary meetings that could’ve been emails. Coworkers were happy for her at first, but now people are getting irritated by the after hours messages, public corrections in meetings, and what feels like trying too hard to sound important.

Now people are quietly making fun of her behind her back, and Trista feels torn. Part of her thinks a real friend should gently tell Jessica how she’s coming across before people fully resent her. But part of her wonders if this is just what happens when someone becomes management and coworkers are always going to complain anyway.

Should she say something or stay out of it?

06/02/2026

Delilah in Wareham writes:

I’ve been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half, and until recently things were great. About a month ago, he told me he was overwhelmed with work, family, and life and needed some space.

I tried to be understanding, but I’m confused. He still texts and calls me every day, still leans on me when he’s stressed, and still wants to see me, just less often and only on his terms. When we’re together, everything feels normal. We’re affectionate, we sleep together, and we act like a couple.

The difference is he doesn’t want any pressure. No talks about the future. No expectations. No accountability if he cancels plans or disappears for a while.

I feel like I’ve been downgraded from girlfriend to something undefined, while still giving him all the support and benefits of a relationship.

When I brought it up, he said I’m making it heavier than it needs to be and that this is just a phase while he gets his head together. He says asking about it is exactly what he doesn’t need right now.

Should I wait for him to get through this phase?

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

The El Dredge Fun(d) Run Details! Help Cape Codders dealing with a cancer diagnosis and have tons of fun..

06/02/2026

Tuesday’s Tail from The MSPCA Cape Cod is Boo!

Don’t be spooked by his name, Boo is a sweet and chatty little guy who wants nothing but your love and attention!

This kitty is on a low-carb diet and is on medication to help manage his diabetes (staff can tell you more!). He loves head scratches and soft beds to snuggle up on, so he’s looking for adopters that are ready to help him live out his best life as a couch potato! Boo is full of love and a pinch of sass, so he would like to be your one and only pet, please!

Boo is currently in foster care, but overall has been with us for over 280 days. If you are interested in meeting Boo, please fill out our foster inquiry form and a member of our foster team will be in touch to coordinate a meet up!

Boo’s adoption fee has been paid for by a generous donor!

06/02/2026

Is Valerie In Hoarder Territory? Felicia Romano, LMHC - New England Matchmaker & Dating Coach weighs in..