By Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh—this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, I have this friend who name drops like it’s a full time job. Half the time, I’m convinced she’s making ...

By Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh—this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, Spending holidays with my brother’s and sister-in-law’s kids feels like signing up for a boot camp in bad behavior. My ...

By Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh—this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, My sweet, well-meaning neighbor has asked me to join three different MLMs in the past year—collagen packets, magnetic socks, and ...

By Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh—this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, I have zero privacy. My parents overshare everywhere—social media, family parties, even college tours. They broadcast my failed chemistry trimesters, ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Photo by Mike Monti Disclaimer: It’s okay to laugh – this is a humor column! We welcome your Dear Luz questions, but we’re legally obligated to say this is not a substitute for real advice by professionals. Dear Luz, I can’t stand when people leave their shopping carts in the middle of the parking lot, especially ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Dear Luz, One of my best friends insults people when she’s mad at them—calling them stupid and ugly like she’s in middle school. But we are adults, and she expects me to join in and agree with her. If I don’t, she gets all huffy and says I’m not being supportive. Honestly, they might be stupid ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Dear Luz, Every year my husband breaks out his awful Christmas sweaters. They’re so tacky, and I hate them with a fiery passion. But he thinks they’re hysterical. How do I burn them, I mean, rid them from our lives? –Stuck in sweater hell Dear Xmas Cheer,  Okay, hold up—I’m a HUGE fan of tacky holiday ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Photography by Justin Negard Dear Luz, I’m a college sophomore, and I’ve been taking Spanish for the last three semesters. My parents just told me we’re taking a family trip to Spain over the December break, but... I’ve been skipping classes for the last three semesters. They expect me to translate, but that’s clearly not going ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Artwork by Cara Mcpartland Dear Luz, I’m really lonely, and I want a boyfriend. I’ve tried several dating apps, but no such luck. A friend of mine met her husband on Craig’s List. What do you think? – All alone Dear Not Alone, Let’s put those dating woes in park and rev up some self-love. Yes, ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Dear Luz, My ex refuses to move out. I broke up with him over a month ago, but he just won’t leave.When I ask him when he’s moving out, he says he hasn’t found a place yet. I’ve tried everything—being really annoying, giving him the silent treatment and not cleaning up after ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Dear Luz, I’m in love with my neighbor. We’re both married to other people, but she’s my soulmate.  She’s everything I always wanted in a woman, and I’m pretty sure she feels the same way about me. We have these really amazing conversations about everything from parenting to philosophy. I want to ...

Writing  by Luz Michelle Artwork by Justin Negard Dear Luz, My very devout husband has no idea that I’m faking it. I don’t care about religion, and I’m really sick of going to church every Sunday. How do I tell him it’s just not for me? - Sundays are for sleeping Good morning, Queen of Sundays! Girl, it’s time to ...