Dear Meli, I have a dream. It’s a big dream. I haven’t told anyone about it because I don’t want to have anyone discourage me. What do you think about this? Do you think it’s okay to keep it to myself, or should I be sharing it with others who...
People are selfish. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Our selfishness helps us stay alive. It helps us move forward, fulfilling our goals and dreams. Even someone like Mother Theresa, who most of us would view as one of the least selfish people on the...
Dear Meli, I love my job. At least, I used to. I recently got a new boss, and things have gotten tricky. She shares a lot of personal information with me. Way more than I want to hear. But she seems to feel safe with me, and views me as a confidante. I’m not...
Dear Meli, Is it okay to be selfish? I always think of it as a bad thing, but recently someone pointed out to me that the people accusing you of being selfish are often wanting you to follow their agenda. How can I learn to be selfish without being obnoxious or overly...
Dear Meli, Jan and I have been best friends for about ten years. I met her through my job, and we immediately hit it off. We have been through a lot of stuff together, and I always thought she had my back. Recently, I found out that she has been saying bad stuff about...
I’ll never forget the first time a woman screamed when I walked into a women’s bathroom. I didn’t want her to scream. I just wanted to pee. But my short hair, tall frame and androgynous features led her to believe that a man had walked into the...
