My sister and I are estranged
Recently, my mother called me and said that my sister and her new fiance are wondering why I have not called to congratulate them. In short, I said they won't get a call because my sister and I have been estranged for twenty years. I don't like her; I don't like her boyfriend. I'm not asking you to solve... >Read More
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My husband and I have nothing in common
We have been married for 14 1/2 years. Our marriage seems to have lost something along the way. It's like we are two different people that have nothing in common anymore, how do we get back what we once had?
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My friend offended my husband
My husband and I were recently out to dinner with my best friend and her husband. My friend's husband made a joke that my husband took personally and my husband got angry at him. My friend's husband was embarrassed and cancelled our plans for the weekend. I told my husband that I thought he was wrong for treating a... >Read More
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I have been diagnosed with epilepsy
I recently found out I have epilepsy and notice that I am having a hard time dealing with it. Sometimes it comes out in my temper. Is this normal? And what can I do to change this?
Advice: Most people who find out devastating news go through a grieving process. This is normal. The first stage of grief is... >Read More
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I am having trouble with my teen
I am having trouble with my 17 year old son. He allowed one of his unlicenced friends to drive his car and the car was wrecked. I am in the process of repairing the car. I have told my son that he will not get his car back until I see some signs of maturity - paying for his... >Read More
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I am an Atheist
I used to be a Christian; now I'm an atheist. What does it matter? My life hasn't changed.
Advice: Thank you for your insightful, honest question. There are really two parts to this question.
First, there is an objective truth as to whether God does or does not exist. If God exists, there are ramifications to us as individuals. It means... >Read More
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My husband picks TV over me
My husband is retired and doesn't have many interests. He has always loved television, and now he spends every evening in front of the t.v. I've tried to interest him in various activities, but he gives excuses and declines. I think he is content. I am not, but I'm afraid that if I give myself to other interests and... >Read More
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