In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other special occasion. Gifts, in general, don’t seem to be on his radar. Instead, he prefers for us to split the cost of a nice dinner or a getaway, which I do appreciate.

My husband has never given me flowers, not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other special occasion.

I appreciate your acknowledgment of the hard work nurses do, but I feel that your response missed a critical point. While it is important to consider the emotions of a patient’s family, it is equally vital to recognize the challenges nurses face daily.

"We are doing our best in a system that is struggling, and I ask that more people recognize and support the caregivers who are at the heart of patient care."

They greet and say goodbye with kisses on the mouth, long embraces, and affectionate words of love and admiration.

It feels more like an unhealthy, overly close mother-son dynamic that prevents Tom from fully committing to our relationship -- which he claims he wants. Honestly, it’s also a huge turn-off. Thanks to therapy,

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane offers advice to a reader who does not like the dynamic her boyfriend has with another woman.