The following questions are related to ‘Boundaries’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I left my husband last week. He has not been diagnosed, but he has 18 of the 20 traits described in Dr Joseph Carver’s article Are You Dating a Loser? Identifying Losers, Controllers and Abusers in Relationships. We have a somewhat complicated situation since, as a foreigner, my husband depends on me for a […]
Q: My five-year-old son has had four incidents now where he and a male friend have been involved in some form of sexual play. The incidents have always taken place at my house under my watchful eye and consist of my son requesting the other boy to show his penis, and asking the boy to […]
Q: I was diagnosed with severe depression about 10 weeks ago; I’ve been on medication and have been participating in weekly one-to-one CBT/cognitive analytic therapy with a male therapist. I am nineteen and he is 29 years old. He’s quite attractive, funny and well-built, and I have never previously opened up or trusted a man […]
Q: I’m having a terrible relationship problem with my boyfriend: I told him about my sexual past and he can’t get over it. He keeps on asking very personal questions and asking for details. I tried to lie but he found out, so I honestly told him everything. And he couldn’t accept it. It’s been […]
Q: I’ve gone a long time feeling like something wasn’t quite right with my experience in a mental hospital about three years ago. The head nurse was doing a skin check and she basically used force to undress me. I remember crying and feeling disgusting and dirty. I don’t know whether I’m overreacting, and I […]
Q: I am a successful woman who has a good career and a long, happy marriage. I also have two beautiful daughters — I am truly blessed. But I can’t seem to keep my girl friends. I’ve lost two of my best friends, whom I love and adore. I don’t know why or what happened. […]
Q: I am a teen, and last year I got pregnant. I made a decision and had an abortion. I’ve started taking pills now, and all works well, but I have been having less sex because of the fear of becoming pregnant again. Some boyfriends even complain, but I’ll never tell them why. With every […]
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