She's a bit restless in her relationship

DEAR AMY: I'm 23 years old and have been dating my boyfriend for just over two years. I love him, and I love spending time with him. He's everything I've always wanted in a long-term partner: caring, intelligent, thoughtful and hardworking. But lately, I can't seem to shake this "antsy" feeling. I find that when I go somewhere with my friends and meet other men (as a "wing woman," I'm not actively searching out a new partner), I wonder what it would be like to date someone else. I find myself jealous of my friends who are still dating and not in a committed relationship. Maybe I'm not mature enough for a committed relationship? I have been thinking that maybe it would be good for us to take a break so I can clear my head and figure out what I really want. Is that a disastrous idea? How do I bring up something like that?Overwhelmed

DEAR OVERWHELMED: You might be mature enough for a committed relationship, but the relationship you're in might not be the right relationship for you now.

The only way to bring this up is the old-fashioned way: one word at a time. Start with: "Honey, we need to talk."

DEAR AMY: I am hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, and I want to invite my brother's family. My brother and his wife are separating; my sister-in-law is very bitter and can be antagonistic. I prefer not to invite her for that reason, but I really want my brother and nephews to be here. Should I invite her so that my nephews can be with their mom on Thanksgiving?

Torn Aunt

DEAR AUNT: Speak to your brother. Tell him you'd like to invite the whole family, as always, but ask him to advise you about what he thinks would be best for the children. The most you can do is to convey to them that you will try your hardest to be there for all of them.