Dear Christine,
I have been unemployed for nine months and I feel myself becoming more depressed about it every day. When I was first laid off, I was able to see it as an opportunity. But now after looking for a job every day with no success, I am...

The last few weeks, I have offered observations and advice regarding the twenty-something experience which inspired even more advice, feedback and colorful commentary. One comment that I wanted to highlight was from mono who wrote: This article is bogus because I think nobody can give advice to others. I heard...

The past two weeks, I have blogged about the rite of passage for today's twenty something woman (part one and part two). Below are ten brief tips to keep in mind during this time of transformation or really any stage of life as we are all consistently presented...

In my column last week, I discussed the rite of passage that a woman goes through in her twenties which brought forward great comments and questions so I'm continuing the conversation. Next week I'll summarize the two columns by featuring specific tips for twenty-something transformation. But if you want...

My intention in this post is to begin a discussion around the issues, challenges, and changes that women face as they journey through their twenties and into their thirties. This is a crucial time in our lives as we are faced with forever-feeling decisions and the expectation to map out...

They say hindsight is 20/20. I'm sure we all have said at least once, "If I knew then what I knew know . . ." Some kind of time machine where we could go back and give our younger self advice may have spared us some unnecessary angst! But since...

Dear Christine,
I broke up with my boyfriend about two months ago because he cheated on me. I am really struggling - it infuriates and makes me sad every time I think about it. I feel totally betrayed and duped. Any suggestions on how I can get over this?

Dear Christine,
From your experiences and research about 20-somethings, at what point in life do you suggest young people start looking for a long-term committed relationship? I understand that getting your life in order and learning to be an individual while concentrating on a career are very important,...

Dear Christine,
I read your posts about spring cleaning relationships and your advice hit a nerve with me. I have a friendship I want to end - I have known her since high school, but I don't feel that close to her. We used to have fun together,...

Last week I wrote a post on "How To Spring Clean Your Relationships" and the insightful comments inspired me to elaborate a bit more about the process. As you are reviewing the relationships in your life, consider the following:

1) Spring cleaning a relationship is NOT about making the...

Now that Spring is in full bloom, many of us are motivated to do spring cleaning. From our closets to our cupboards, clearing away clutter leaves us feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. But after you drop of bags of clothes to Goodwill and toss stacks of old papers (into the recycling...

Dear Christine,
I have been unemployed for two months and feel like I have been very proactive in my job search. I am on-line everyday looking for new opportunities, I am using professional networking sites, and submitting my resume wherever I can. What else can I do? I actually...

This question hit me last week after I side-swiped a parked car while pulling into my driveway. I actually didn't realize what I had done until I got out and saw the scratches on my three month old car. I thought to myself, "Did I hit a car and not...

Dear Christine,
I recently read your book and did the exercise, "Getting to the Core of What You Want" and I discovered that the only thing I really want is to be happy, self confident and surrounded by people I love. My question is, what about all the...

Dear Christine,
I am struggling with reaching a goal. Since 2004 I have wanted to get my MBA, but there is one thing that keeps me from realizing my dream: the GMAT. I have spent numerous hours and thousands of dollars preparing for the GMAT but have seen minuscule...

In light of all the negative news and challenges so many have been facing lately, I think we could all use more uplifting stories and experiences in our lives. So instead of answering a question this week, I wanted to share a profound swinging experience I recently had (no, not...

Each week in this column, I have the opportunity to address questions about life, love, work and relationships from twenty somethings. This week I digress to address a topic that is usually not top of mind during this decade life: our own mortality. For most, our twenties and early thirties...

Dear Christine,
There is a woman I work with everyday who absolutely drives me crazy. She's emotional, always has to get her opinion heard and be right, and monopolizes a lot of attention. She's also not accountable and often takes days just to return a simple email. I have...

Dear Christine,
"I can't seem to concentrate at work. I'm going through a break-up, fighting with my roommate, and at odds with my parents. I feel totally overwhelmed, like one of those cartoon characters when steam starts coming out of its ears. I need some space, some time,...

Dear Christine,
I saw your recent post about being out of work but staying hopeful and was wondering how you felt about changing industries during this job market. For those who are out of work, and even those seeking better opportunity, is it better to remain in the...