We share updates from the mother whose adult son is ready to pull back from his difficult relationship with his father. We also hear from a parent whose eighth grader is being left out of group chats because his Android texts show up as green bubbles — and she’s torn over whether buying him an iPhone sends the wrong message. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Is it better to give a practical gift someone needs or one they’d simply enjoy?

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We share updates from the mother whose adult son is ready to pull back from his difficult relationship with his father. We also hear from a parent whose eighth grader is being left out of group chats because his Android texts show up as green bubbles &mdash; and she&rsquo;s torn over whether buying him an iPhone sends the wrong message. Plus, Since You Askers weigh in: Is it better to give a practical gift someone needs or one they&rsquo;d simply enjoy?
Have a question or advice to share? Leave a voicemail or write to us at<a href="http://thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com/"> thesinceyouaskedpodcast.com</a>.
Follow along with Gretchen (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/?hl=en">@gretchenrubin</a>) and Lori (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/?hl=en">@lorigottlieb_author</a>) on Instagram for the latest on the show.
Subscribe to Since You Asked on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.
You can also watch Since You Asked on <a href="http://cnn.com/WATCH">CNN.COM/WATCH</a> or the CNN app.
Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It&rsquo;s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

Who doesn’t need advice—and who doesn’t love giving advice? Since you asked, we’re happy to answer. Each week, two friends—Gretchen Rubin, a happiness researcher, and Lori Gottlieb, a therapist—tackle the daily problems of living with all of you. Whether it’s the pet peeve that’s annoyed you for years, the question you’re too embarrassed to ask, or the dilemma you can’t solve, we’ll address it all.  We’ll also shake things up with a rotating mix with special segments that offer a fresh approach to tackling the problems of everyday life.

We invite you to weigh in yourself, so get ready to bring your best advice. Whether this podcast changes your life or just makes you laugh, we’re glad you’re here.

Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It’s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.

Who doesn&rsquo;t need advice&mdash;and who doesn&rsquo;t love giving advice? Since you asked, we&rsquo;re happy to answer. Each week, two friends&mdash;Gretchen Rubin, a happiness researcher, and Lori Gottlieb, a therapist&mdash;tackle the daily problems of living with all of you. Whether it&rsquo;s the pet peeve that&rsquo;s annoyed you for years, the question you&rsquo;re too embarrassed to ask, or the dilemma you can&rsquo;t solve, we&rsquo;ll address it all. &nbsp;We&rsquo;ll also shake things up with a rotating mix with special segments that offer a fresh approach to tackling the problems of everyday life. We invite you to weigh in yourself, so get ready to bring your best advice. Whether this podcast changes your life or just makes you laugh, we&rsquo;re glad you&rsquo;re here.
Since You Asked is for entertainment purposes only. It&rsquo;s not a substitute for medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult a qualified professional with questions about your own situation. By sending us your question, you agree we may use it on the show and edit it for length or clarity.