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Who Is Ismael Pérez?


Ismael Pérez is an award-winning columnist and wrote the Someone in Chicago advice column for The Chicago Sun-Times.

As an advice columnist, Ismael helped Chicagoans navigate life transitions, relationships, family, finance and more.

He is now giving advice to people in Chicago and beyond.

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Life’s Challenges

Navigating through difficult situations can be overwhelming. Here’s past advice Ismael has given.

Relationship Issues

Should watching porn be considered cheating in a relationship?
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My husband keeps volunteering our home for gatherings. How do I say no?
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I am over bars and dating apps, looking for new ways to meet people

Financial Concerns

How do I tell friends and family about my debt?
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I am considering lending friend money but worried about getting paid back.

Mental Health

How do I deal with the ‘Sunday Scaries’?
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I am angry after losing friends to suicide.
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Work has me stressed (again). Should I just quit?

Career Guidance

Should I tell my boss I’m quitting before landing another job?
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How to deal with a with a micromanaging, mansplaining boss?
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Do employers truly value experience?

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