The following questions are related to ‘Relationships’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: Is there a diagnosed condition or a simple psychological term for a person’s absolute inability to deal with their friend having a friendship with someone they do not like? A: Nothing about friendships or other interpersonal relationships is usually simple, and neither is finding a way to identify or label reasons why we sometimes […]
Q: I recently reunited with a man I dated a year ago and for whom I developed strong feelings over the course of several months. I still love him but we went through a lot with his depression, suicide attempts, and multiple personality, and we decided it was best to stay apart until he was […]
Q: Growing up I had a childhood friend for whom I would be there whenever she broke up with a boyfriend or needed someone to talk to, but who would otherwise ditch me. One-on-one she was nice, but she made fun of me when others were around. She would only hang out with me if […]
Q: I am a married male aged 47 years, and I have two kids ages 14 and 9. My wife is a teacher aged 40. I used to walk a distance of 2km in the morning to reach my office. While walking, I saw a girl who looked to be approximately 20-25 years old working […]
Q: I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for four years. We moved in together after approximately four months and have been living together ever since. He said he was ready to start a family, we began trying a few months later, and I became pregnant immediately. When I was 27 weeks pregnant, […]
Q: I have been separated from my husband for over a year. We were married for seven years, and during the last five years of our marriage I financially supported both of us. I went to marriage counseling by myself primarily for the better part of ten years; he attended some sessions. He recently stole […]
Q: My mom had to have surgery and have her colon removed; she now has an ostomy bag. It’s been two years, but it has been extremely difficult for her both physically and emotionally. She’s made comments about how she feels “ugly” and like a “freak.” I’ve tried reassuring her and tried lifting her spirits, […]
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