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What would a psychologist say? There’s an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

How Do I Leave My Husband?

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My husband and I met when we were 18 and at first had a fun relationship. We basically grew up together. We rented an apartment together when we were 20, got married when we were 21 and had a son when we were 24. My husband always liked to drink beer but as time [...]

Adult Daughter Question

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: My daughter is 34 and recently completed her college program in chemistry, after many delays and failures in her 20s, including a “career” in club dancing….and ended up securing a very good job at an international company. She appears to be doing very well at it. This is quite a change from her earlier [...]

Losing a Niece in a Family Breakup

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am interested in a child’s best interest here; I hope you can help. My name is A. I’m 20 years old and going to school to become an elementary school teacher and special ed teacher. Here’s the situation. My sister was engaged to someone and had a baby with this man. This man [...]

My Mother Prefers My Sister to Me

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I don’t know how to describe my case. I believe my mother hates me. Since I was a baby, she mistreats me, either with words, reproaches, or debasing looks. She always preferred my sister to me. However, I did and always do my best to win her love. I obey all her orders and [...]

Sister Has A Different View of Our Shared Childhood

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: How do I respond to a sister who has a different view of our parents, and our adulthood interactions with each other? We are 4 sisters, and I feel we are far too old to be squabbling about the past. She is the eldest of us and insists that we see it all her [...]

Difference Between Loving and Being “In Love” With Someone

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: Please tell me the difference between loving someone and being in love with someone. My daughter’s 2 1/2 year relationship is in limbo because her boyfriend asked for a little space to find out his true feelings for her. He said he wants a future with her, but right now he doesn’t know if [...]

My Friend Insults Me When Another Friend is Around

By Dr Joseph M Carver, PhD

Q: I am a college girl. I went for a vacation 7 days ago. My friend’s mom is my life. I love her so much. She is my 1 best friend I knowwwwww it. I know I have particular space in her heart. But during vacation she avoided me and was always with her best [...]

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