Tell Me About It: My family are undermining how I handle my son’s lack of direction PROBLEM: My son failed his college repeat exams. He wants to bury his head in the sand and not make any decisions about where he will live or what he will do for the next year. Myself and my partner […]
Tell Me About It: They often stay in the guest house of his lakefront home free of charge PROBLEM: I have a relationship that is a little less than a year old. My boyfriend is retired whereas I am still working. He has the financial means to allow his long-time friends since school for 40 […]
Tell Me About It: There is emotional and psychological damage being inflicted PROBLEM: My husband is severely homophobic. My daughter (mid-teens) has had a relationship with a girl that is a couple of years older than her. My daughter has been through a lot the last couple years. Her stepdad (my husband) became increasingly distant […]
Tell Me About It: Is this pattern of drinking a worry for the future? PROBLEM: My partner’s parents are both alcohol dependent. My partner doesn’t drink that often but when he does, he drinks to excess and I find myself getting worried and wanting to go out less. He can’t say no to another drink once […]
Tell Me About It: It hurts to feel ignored and avoided, and causes feelings of loneliness PROBLEM: I’m a male in my early 30s, with a loving partner and a decent job. However, I can’t help but feel I am missing something. Specifically, I find that I lack any strong, platonic friendships, beyond my family. I […]