Archive for the 'Reader Question' Category

Reader Question: How Do I Deal with My Relationship Anxiety?

Here’s a question regarding anxiety issues in a family from Kari, a woman in her 20s.
I’ve been reading through your advice about breaking habits, low self-esteem, etc and am curious to hear your opinion of what I view as my main problem.  I also went back to my therapist today after a long hiatus and [...]

Reader Question: Did My Intuition Make Me Break up with a Soulmate?

I was already preparing my last article when I received this question from Jenny.  She broke up an engagement because of an inexplicable feeling that something wasn’t right.

Reader Question: Intuition in Relationships

For my recent post on intuition, I received a great question from Jessica:
hi all! i am so glad i found this little forum….need some advice! i have been learning so much more to trust my intuition….i have looked at my past and some experiences and was reminded that i should have gone with what i [...]

Reader Question: Jealousy, Suspicion and Insecurity in a Long-Distance Relationship

Long-distance relationships can be very hard. Recently, I received a question from Rajesh about how to deal with escalating suspicion, jealousy and fear while he and his girlfriend are miles apart and rarely see each other. Below is his story, and my response.
I have a simple question. How to get rid of [...]

Reader Question: How Can a Marriage Heal from Depression?

Recently, I received a question from Stacey about how a marriage can recover after her depression traumatized both her and her husband.
Stacey writes:
I have a history of depression. I have been treated through counseling and medication a number of times, but the weakness is still there.
For over four years I was in a committed relationship, [...]

Reader Question: Why Am I Still Thinking about a Past Romance?

The other day, I received a question from Vivian, a married woman in her 30s.  She is a bit consumed by her curiosity about her past romantic interest, so she asked me what I think about it.
Here is her story, and my response, printed with her permission.  (Names and details are changed to protect privacy)
Hello, [...]