Ask Ursula: My stepson never calls his dad, when can I get involved?
It's been years since my stepson contacted his dad to wish him a happy birthday or even a happy Father's Day. Should I intervene?4 days ago
Ask Ursula: My wife’s eating disorder is affecting our whole family, what do I do?
I’ve been married for 13 years. Five years ago, my wife was diagnosed with an eating disorder and entered a treatment program based on a "healthy at every size" approach.11 days ago
Dear Ursula: Do I have to send a wedding gift if I wasn’t invited to the ceremony?
Dear Ursula, I received a wedding announcement in the mail from the daughter of a family friend. I was not invited, so I'm torn about whether I should feel obligated to send them a wedding gift.18 days ago
Ask Ursula: After being in the ‘friend-zone’ for years, should I finally ask my former co-worker out?
Dear Ursula, I would like to take things to the next level in our relationship, but I feel like I have been "friend-zoned."25 days ago
‘Social media is a lousy place to measure friendship’: Ursula weighs in on being ignored online
Dear Ursula, my friends and family never like my posts, never comment, and never acknowledge anything I share online.1 month ago
Ask Ursula: Amid a divorce after a 30-year marriage, my in-laws forgot my birthday
I’ve been married for 30 years and am going through a divorce. This year, for the first time in three decades, I didn’t receive a call, text, or even a card for my birthday from my in-laws.1 month ago
Ask Ursula: Our grandson cries every time he has to come stay with us. How do we make this work?
A grandma who watches her grandson five days a week is struggling after he started melting down at every drop-off. Ursula offers her advice.2 months ago
Ask Ursula: My daughter borrowed $50K from my 96-year-old father and hasn’t paid it back
My dilemma is that my daughter borrowed a very large sum — $50,000 — from my dad in 2025 and apparently has not paid it back.2 months ago
Ursula: Pierce County voters deserve a say on whether their sheriff is elected or appointed
Pierce County voters will decide if their sheriff should be elected or appointed. Let's keep it real. This debate is happening because of Sheriff Keith Swank.2 months ago
Ask Ursula: I was ghosted by some friends and mutual friends won’t tell me why. What do I do?
I recently lost two people whom I thought were very good friends. We were on completely different pages politically and religiously, but our shared love of national parks and photography always came first.2 months ago
Ursula: Mayor Wilson wants to double Seattle’s transit tax — here’s why I’m voting no
At a time when Seattle residents are already paying some of the highest sales taxes in the country, Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing another increase.2 months ago
Ursula: Governor Ferguson says ‘trust me’ on the millionaires’ tax. I don’t
We may get to vote on Washington's new millionaires' tax this November, and now, Governor Bob Ferguson is making a promise.2 months ago
Ursula: I fear Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is ‘on track to be the worst mayor in city history’
The hits just keep coming for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. The way things are going, I fear she's on track to be the worst mayor in city history.2 months ago
Ask Ursula: We bonded over a bad workplace, now I can’t get my friends to stop talking about it
I have a group of friends who have bonded over a really toxic experience at work. However, whenever we get together, that negative time in our lives always comes up.2 months ago
Ask Ursula: I need help managing Gen Z employees and their ‘blank stares’
Dear Ursula, I manage a few Gen Z employees, and there's one who has been a real challenge. For over two years, I’d say "good morning" and just get a blank stare back. No response.3 months ago
Ask Ursula: How do you honor parents who never showed up for you?
Explore ways to honor absent parents with Ask Ursula's insights on navigating complex family dynamics.3 months ago
Ask Ursula: How to get the Mother’s Day you actually want without feeling guilty
For today’s Ask Ursula, I'm going to give advice on some common Mother’s Day dilemmas.3 months ago
Ask Ursula: The best perfumes for tropical, fresh, and coconut scent lovers — tried and tested
Dear Ursula, I have been looking for a signature scent for years. I have spent many hours in the Nordstrom perfume section hunting for something that sparks joy.3 months ago
Ask Ursula: I’ve been engaged for 27 years and now I’m not even welcome in his mother’s home
Dear Ursula, I feel completely lost and alone. I’ve been engaged to my fiancé for 27 years, and until recently, I was always included in his family.3 months ago
Ask Ursula: Are these small moments in my daughter’s marriage red flags, or am I projecting?
Hi Ursula, my 32-year-old daughter has been married for three years, and lately, I’ve noticed moments where he seems to dismiss or override her.4 months ago
Ask Ursula: Why is it so difficult to find an age-appropriate man, where are they hiding?
Discover expert dating advice from Ursula on where to find age-appropriate men and navigate modern relationships.4 months ago
Ask Ursula: My friend is in crisis with anxiety and depression. Should I confront his wife for just living her life?
Dear Ursula, I have a dear friend who’s struggling with severe anxiety and depression, but his wife seems to be carrying on as usual.4 months ago
Ursula: The real ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is not what you think
Explore the real meaning behind Trump Derangement Syndrome and its implications on political discourse and criticism.10 months ago
