Q: I’m caught in a cycle of manipulative behavior with my mother and my brother, and I don’t know how to break it. They live close to each other. I live 1500 miles from them. Mom: “When is your vacation time this year?” (Warning lights, but I can’t find a way not to talk about [...]

Q: I am having a hard time in my life. I am 19 years old and going to university. My problem is fear. I have never had a girlfriend and, because of my age, I am already afraid to commit myself. I am afraid that I would not be a good kisser or lover. I [...]

Q: I have a concern for a friend of mine. He is 45 years old and is starting a relationship with a 20-year-old woman. I keep telling him this is wrong. My therapist says it is wrong. His therapist tells him to “be careful” and “take your time.” He tells me that he feels it’s [...]

Q: I’m very confused and I just want to understand a little more. I started dating a guy and he was everything I needed at that point in time. Eventually we moved in together and I realized that he’s not acting like a man. He can’t handle stress well, he does not take responsibility, and [...]

Q: My boyfriend and I have a 19-month-old boy and soon we’ll be having a little girl. He says I changed after I had my son. I did, but mostly for the better, except that I became really insecure and I developed major trust issues — but he gave me reason for that. I know [...]

Q: Why am I so sensitive? I take comments so seriously. If I don’t like someone, their comments don’t matter at all, but when I start seeing someone as a friend, even the smallest negative thing they say about me hurts me, even if I know they are joking. I am really tired and feel [...]

Q: I was attacked by my family last night when I voiced my concern for my sister, who is going through separation and divorce proceedings, and has already begun a new relationship. She was married for about 13 years. Although I support her decision to divorce, I am struggling with her decision to engage in [...]