Q: Hello Dr. Carver! I’m hoping you can help me out. My husband “Joe” and I have been together for several years. We love each other very much. The problem? We never see each other. Joe just completed his Masters degree in Counseling. In a few years he’s hoping to start on his PhD, with [...]
‘Workplace’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 12
The following questions are related to ‘Workplace’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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I Only See My Husband One Hour a Night
Husband’s Pretty Young Boss Has a Crush on Him
Q: My husband’s young and pretty boss seems to have formed a romantic attraction to him. It is obvious to me, and he enjoys the attention (of course). His boss has begun using my husband as a confidant for her private life and sharing details. My husband spends most of his free time with me [...]
I Find it So Hard to Brainstorm With a Team
Q: I’m personally having issues with brainstorming with a team. Do I just have a weaker mind-set or am I just too shy and like to work on things on my own? How can I improve myself and climb up the ladder if I can’t communicate my thoughts effectively as part of a team? If [...]
Is it Legal For Two Employees to Have a Romantic Relationship?
Q: Is it legal to be in a relationship between manager and customer service representative (CSR)? It is unfair to the other employees? A: If something is “illegal” — it is a violation of law. Violation is the key word here. A relationship between a manager and a CSR is not illegal as the relationship [...]
What Causes Inappropriate Laughing After Every Sentence?
Q: I would like to ask if there is a disorder for laughing after every clause or words. If so, would you mind telling me what is the proper name for the disorder? I am trying to find a way to deal with an issue like this in my office. It bothers my colleagues and [...]
Low Self-Esteem Despite New Promotion
Q: I’ve recently been promoted into a new position, but instead of being able to enjoy my recent success, I’m eternally feeling like a I’m going to be found out as a fraud…that I didn’t really deserve the promotion. This time, like many times in the past, I went into the position knowing I’d have [...]
