My narcissistic mother has ruined my self-esteem
I am 50, and it has taken me all these years to work out why I feel so bad about myself PROBLEM: I […]
I am 50, and it has taken me all these years to work out why I feel so bad about myself PROBLEM: I […]
My partner and I agreed early on that we would not add to the population, but now I am doubting the decision […]
I feel unable to let either woman down PROBLEM: I am in a very difficult situation of my own making, and I […]
I think I picked up my mother’s fear of pregnancy, and my body just won’t let any penetration happen PROBLEM: I am now […]
My son is now 25, but the struggle to keep him going continues PROBLEM: I am so exhausted and worn-out from trying to […]
There is no attraction, and I have been feeling this way for a number of years PROBLEM: I am a man in my […]
I need to experience closeness and tenderness with a woman PROBLEM: After serious soul-searching about whether or not I should come out about […]
He is constantly telling the kids lies about me. I’m not sure I can be in the same room as him PROBLEM: I […]
How can I recall blocked memories? Or are memories we block better left that way? PROBLEM: I’ve recently realised that I was abused […]
When a man I like tries to ‘break the ice’, I freeze up physically, verbally and mentally PROBLEM: I am a 37-year-old single […]
My circle of friends is traumatised by the break-up of two of the group, and my imminent 30th birthday party feels like […]
I had dreams of travelling, but now I have a family who rely on my salary PROBLEM: I am in my mid-40s and […]
I feel dread going into work and Sundays are becoming full of anxiety PROBLEM: In some ways I am so lucky: I am […]
I would love to have a relationship but worry I’m not able for it PROBLEM: I am 27 and live at home with […]
Is this a sign that we shouldn’t be together? PROBLEM: I am in my mid-30s and am generally very happy; my wedding […]
I had been hoping for peace and relaxation in retirement but it looks like this is not going to happen PROBLEM: I […]