Dear Goodness I’ve been thinking about my ex from 2 years ago a lot since my recent break up and we’ve been texting (just friendly stuff) a bit...why am I thinking about him so much? Am I just comparing past relationships? Do I actually have feelings for him? Am I just looking to talk to someone “comfortable”? What’s going on!? Signed, Looking Back…

Hi Goodness,?I have a friend, J, who has placed himself in the middle of a telenovela during 2018. He ended a 10 yr relationship with his girlfriend, M and is now pursuing a new Love with L. He and M had been trying to have a baby when they were together and now that they’re apart still want to continue this IVF process. He hadn’t told L this was h…

Hi Goodness,I have a friend who I used to spend a lot of time with in college. We lived together for a year. She was wild, outgoing, and fun to be around, but always had a tendency to lie or embellish. I mostly looked past this at the time because it seemed she always exaggerated for the sake of a dramatic story or for sympathy, nothing too major. …

Hi Goodness,I have a friend with a really short temper and anger issues. It makes it impossible to confront them and have meaningful conversations when issues arise, and they arise often. Do you have any advice on how to approach someone like that? I'm afraid we're getting into toxic friendship territory and if their behavior continues I might have…

This week's question:I like to think of myself as being very moral, but I have done things I am ashamed of. How do I reconcile my identity of being a good person with my past mistakes?S--Write to me! goodness.advice@gmail.com

My first episode! No pressure.This week's letter comes from Reconciling Two Worlds, who is trying to balance honoring her values against an industry that rewards amoral behavior.Send me your questions! goodness.advice@gmail.com