Q: I am nearing the age of 20, and I have a problem with thinking about my girlfriend’s sexual past. When I met her I had no sexual experience, whereas she has had many sexual encounters. In high school, she had a reputation for having sex quite casually, but then she met me and we [...]
‘Self-esteem’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 10
The following questions are related to ‘Self-esteem’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Can’t Let Go of Girlfriend’s Sexual Past
Great Relationship Except for Pornography Addiction
Q: Your website has been quite informative for me and I appreciate the opportunity to ask a question. I am suffering the effects of being in a relationship with someone who is addicted to pornography. We have been together for two years now, and we have a great relationship with no problems except for the [...]
How Can I Change My Abusive Boyfriend?
Q: I am a 22-year-old female who has been dating my now 34-year-old boyfriend for 5 years. After the first year of our relationship his true character became evident to me. He is an alcoholic who, when drunk, becomes violent toward only me. I’ve spent the past 4 years of my relationship being physically and [...]
OK With Being Gay — But Not With My Shyness
Q: I am 15 years old, and although I’ve known that I was gay for a really long time, I’ve been in denial until just this year. Growing up I was always closer to the girls and used to play with dolls and stuff. My cousins and friends used to make fun of me, and [...]
After Abuse, I Find Fault With Everything About Myself
Q: I need some advice please. I’m a 19-year-old girl, currently unemployed, and just out of college. I’m very self-obsessed. I always find fault with my appearance. I’m very concerned with how other people see me, so much so that it has stopped me going out very often. I’m always finding fault with my facial [...]
Stressed By My Studies and the Loss of My Childhood
Q: I’m a 16-year-old student in the 11th grade. Since the age of 12, I’ve experienced occasional bouts of depression and have struggled with fears such as the fear of death and so on. Recently, my anxiety has increased, and I’m under a lot of stress because of my studies. On top of that, whenever [...]
