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He’s 45; She’s 20 — Is That Wrong?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

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 [...]

He’s Bisexual; Does That Affect His Behavior?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

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 [...]

I Want to Raise Our Children Together

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

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 [...]

Why Am I So Sensitive?

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

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 [...]

Dating During Divorce

By Dr Shailagh Clarke, PhD |

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 [...]

I Get Trapped in My Own Deceit

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

Q: I am a 24-year-old woman in a relationship with a 29-year-old man. We have been dating for over two years. I know he’s seeing other women behind my back but I don’t have the guts to confront him because, although he has never found out, I have cheated on him several times both physically [...]

I Want My Boyfriend Back

By Dr Susan Berel, PhD |

Q: My boyfriend and I were together for two years. We always had a very close relationship. I left him about three months ago because I was afraid of settling, and scared of making a mistake. I just wanted a little space to breathe. Finally he gave me space and stopped calling, and I missed [...]

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