Our son neglects us
This Mom is fed up! My husband and I have tried everything to get our 21 year old son, "Tommy," to be responsible and respectful, and we have always been there for him! My husband and I aren't the only ones our son neglects; he treats his grandparents and others in our family the same way. I tried to call him this weekend and found out that his phone...
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My husband orders me around
On my husband's day off - which may fall on the same day as mine - he will try to tell me what he wants done for the day, not giving any consideration to the fact that I have worked all week too. He is an excellent provider and a caring dad to our two children. When I try to tell him that I have plans, he gets disappointed that I won't stay home...
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I have troubles with nudity and touch
I have problems with nudity in my relationship. I get very uncomfortable when watching a show and nudity is on. I do not want to be touched by my spouse, not even by my children. Why do I feel this way?
Advice: My thought is that you might start by reading Happiness is a Choice. Let me know what you think about it. People who have a hard time...
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Am I anorexic?
Someone told me they thought I was anorexic. I'm not sure I know what that means. My boyfriend thinks I look great. I have a flat stomach and that is important to me.
Advice: Anorexia is technically called anorexia nervosa and it is defined as self-induced starvation resulting in extreme, often life-threatening weight loss. About one percent of...
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I am interested in dating a person from work
I am male, 27 years old and a working professional. I met a woman at work through a shared project. I like everything I see in her. She's exactly what I think I'm looking for. My boss (a woman) went to lunch with the two of us and after lunch she advised me to take this woman out. I don't know how to act. I want to ask her out, and she's giving me...
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I was raped and had an abortion
Have you been through difficult times? We want to walk with you. Talk to a mentor.
My life seems to have nothing good about it. I was raped and got pregnant. I decided to have an abortion. I am so angry with life that I can no longer cope. I know I am depressed, please help me.
Advice: You are living with great emotional trauma after being...
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Why is it so Hard to Forgive?
Human behavior suggests that people are “hard-wired" to retaliate when they have been hurt by another person. Our pride or self-esteem is injured. Our expectations or dreams are disappointed. We lose something very valuable to us. We want recompense for the damages.
But there are other resistances which block our motivation to forgive. ...
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