Q: I’m having problems with my current psychologist. I’ve had a history of abuse, so I’ve needed counseling. But I have never really felt comfortable talking to psychologists. I met the one I see now about five months ago. I really liked him at first, way more than my other ones. He’s got great credentials, [...]

Q: I have a question regarding stalkers. I’m male, in my early 30s, and married with one son. About 4 years ago, my wife and I were experiencing problems within our marriage to the point where we almost split up. During that time, I had an affair with an old acquaintance I had recently come [...]

Q: For a year, I was dating this girl who had just gotten out of a bad 3-year relationship. We got along very well, and she told me she loved me after three weeks of being together. We talked about marriage and kids and living our lives together. Three months into the relationship I dumped [...]

Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for a few months. Recently, she snapped at me for always trying to solve her problems. She said I was acting like I’m Dr. Phil or something like that. I’ve begun to realize that I should probably just listen and keep my mouth shut. But sometimes her [...]

Q: I was born and raised in a very conservative Middle Eastern country. After finishing my university degree, I traveled to work abroad where I got exposed to a much more modern and progressive world. The atmosphere was one in which people accepted reality as well as each other along with their histories, both good [...]

Q: I am in love with someone who is incredibly amazing. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but they are everything I could ask for and, of course, in my eyes they are perfect. But I’m having this horrible trouble reconciling some things. I am someone who is powerfully against any form of drug use [...]

Q: My boyfriend’s divorce was finalized yesterday. He and his ex had been separated for almost two years, and we have been dating for nearly one year. I know that he loves me and is relieved that the ordeal of his divorce is finally over. However, he seems a little depressed and anxious now. I [...]