The following questions are related to ‘Responsibility’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: I’ve been married for 3 years now. Sometimes it’s been okay, but most times terrible. He always blamed me for everything. In our second year, he did that less, but started to hurt me more verbally, e.g. he would say he wasn’t blaming me so much because he didn’t care. When we are okay […]
Q: My friend from college lashes out at me whenever she is upset or in a bad mood (even if it has nothing to do with me). She’ll put down my appearance and say things like, “Well, you have a big nose” or “Your teeth are crooked”. I’m usually shocked because it comes out of […]
Q: I think my adult daughter may be depressed. She is 28 years old, and has a daughter who is three years old. My daughter doesn’t have any friends. She left her boyfriend of five years because they argue a lot. She feels as though her life is a waste, since she can’t provide for […]
Q: I have been in a relationship for 12 years with a woman I think might not be right for me. I never felt really happy in the relationship and, although I loved her as a person, I was never really crazy in love with her. The main reason was that she always had weight […]
Q: A few years ago, my best friend in college spent one night with a girl and found out three months later that she was pregnant. He and I lost touch for about a year, then he started sending me pictures of his child. We talked about the situation and he said he wasn’t sure […]
Q: I am aware that society imposes numerous norms and gender roles as a kind of ‘cruel mistress,’ but hatred for overweight people often goes too far. I am not speaking here about the obese, necessarily, but about slightly heavier than ideal (5-20 kilos). Many average people I’ve met hate them more than billionaire criminals […]
Q: I have been very concerned about my brother lately. My parents always had a hard time when it came to his schoolwork. Now that he is older, I honestly think that things have gotten worse. His room is a mess with clothes, books, bank statements and a lot more all over the floor. He […]
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