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<s>[INST]How do I manage my anger? [/INST] I'm sorry you have so many arguments with your parents. Ideally parents are people who tolerate that their kids are people with their own unique characteristics.Everyone likes feeling loved by their parent. Do you feel loved even though you and them have clashes?Anger is a s... |
<s>[INST]My child urinated in his mother's drink. [/INST] Well it's certainly unusual, and potentially could be cause for alarm. It's a passive aggressive act if done intentionally, so I would wonder if this child is trying to say something.I think without any context, however, or sense of whether there are other sign... |
<s>[INST]How can I stop myself from making poor choices and hurting the one I love? [/INST] Hi Calgary (Canada!), Let me get this straight...you're in a 'relationship', but he might be married. You both cheat and lie and he's abusive. The short answer is that there is too much wrong here for this therapist to try and ... |
<s>[INST]I can't leave my negative environment without leaving behind my fiancé. [/INST] Hi Bethlehem,You have a big decision to make. I appreciate your fianc's need to stay close to his child and be a stand-up dad, and I am glad that you know your son needs an emotionally safe place.I'm a bit confused, because the ob... |
<s>[INST]Why won’t my boyfriend for almost two years talk about our future together when he says he’s in love with me? [/INST] Hi Atlantic City,You must feel confused. This happens quite a bit...a couple will be very much in love, but with time it becomes more and more clear that there is a barrier to moving forward t... |
<s>[INST]How do I open up to someone? [/INST] Hi Bend, You're scared, right? That makes sense. Each time we have a break-up we are a bit more in touch with how much is at stake in this whole love and relationship business. We are falling in love and letting someone close to our hearts and there's a vulnerability in th... |
<s>[INST]How do I get my wife to forgive me? [/INST] Hello. Being unable to trust your significant other certainly can cause one to feel unsettled. Has your spouse ever done anything questionable that would cause you to not trust her? If so, then it will take time and some work to gain the trust back. Couple's counsel... |
<s>[INST]How can I get rid of my laziness? [/INST] I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a tough time. It sounds to me like you are suffering from depression to some degree. Have you seen a therapist or talked to anyone about your problems? If not, I would advise that you do so sooner than later so that y... |
<s>[INST]My ex-boyfriend put himself on a dating website because he thought I wasn't interested. [/INST] It sounds like there is a bit of confusion regarding how you two feel about each other. Do you know what type of relationship you want with him? A friendship only,casual dating,or an exclusive relationship? I would... |
<s>[INST]How can I get rid of my laziness? [/INST] Possibly laziness is not the true problem and is only what appears as the problem.Since you describe your laziness as an observable quality, I assume you've not always felt or handled yourself this way.Quite possibly and more likely, the particular conditions of your ... |
<s>[INST]How do I get my wife to forgive me? [/INST] Instead of fighting about trust, is it possible for you and your wife to talk with other about areas which upset each of you?Whenever feelings are hurt, knowing what exactly is problematic and being heard and understood by the partner, goes a long way to building tr... |
<s>[INST]I'm disgusted by my own fetish. [/INST] Try to understand your own ambivalence to having your wish fulfilled.Since you and your wife are in a relationship, the sex she will have with another man will affect emotions in both you and your wife.I suggest you and her prepare emotionally before you both go ahead w... |
<s>[INST]Why does the voice in my head never stop? [/INST] Does the voice in your head sound different or the same as your own voice when you talk to people and go about your usual daily life?There is a great big difference in the type of problem you're having if you feel the voice belongs to someone besides who you a... |
<s>[INST]How to help my best friend get over a break up? [/INST] First off, I think it is great that you are willing and able to help out your friend with issues regarding his current relationship, despite the fact that you have feelings for him. I think that the best thing you can do is let him know that you are ther... |
<s>[INST]I’ve been separated from my husband for six months and he still has not filed for divorce. [/INST] In situations like this, in most cases, he probably will not fill anytime soon. It's more of the fact that he isn't ready to give that life yet... Now if you probably pressured him about it then yes, he would pr... |
<s>[INST]How can I deal with flashbacks of trauma? [/INST] I'm sorry for your suffering.There are therapy programs which help people to gradually feel more at ease so that daily living does not feel so frightening.Once you feel stronger and more secure from such a behavioral program, you'll be able to sleep more peace... |
<s>[INST]How come I feel ugly? [/INST] Sounds as though you're taking the blame for the bad actions of your former husband.He did an ugly action, and instead of feeling only your own emotions in response to being cheated on, you are holding his ugly behavior within you and feeling it.Does this sound like a possible ex... |
<s>[INST]Can a past therapist disclose information to a current therapist that you are seeing? [/INST] Generally, the laws regarding confidentiality would require a past therapist to obtain your permission before disclosing any information about you to your current therapist.Depending on state law, there could be some... |
<s>[INST]I want to stop physically abusing my girlfriend. [/INST] Good for you for recognizing that a change has to be made quickly. Regardless of whether or not your girlfriend leaves your relationship, taking control of your anger needs to happen sooner than later. If left unresolved, it will follow you into any rel... |
<s>[INST]Should my step-daughters be told that their step-father has a child pornography addiction? [/INST] Lorain, you're correct that your husband's ex-wife is (seriously) minimizing this problem. I have a very strong opinion here. In my book, the safety of children trumps potentially insulting or hurting the feelin... |
<s>[INST]I want to stop physically abusing my girlfriend. [/INST] Hi Baton Rouge,I'm glad you're reaching out. The first step here is that you are taking some responsibility for your behaviours. I do hear you minimizing your actions (you say you don't "hit her enough to cause harm"?), but you're headed in the right di... |
<s>[INST]I don't feel a connection to my husband anymore. [/INST] Lacey, I'm SO glad you wrote. Thousands of people are having this same feeling right now. I'm glad you're paying attention to it.When you first meet someone, there are all kinds of sparkly feelings and you both do and say lots of things to cement the at... |
<s>[INST]Should my step-daughters be told that their step-father has a child pornography addiction? [/INST] If the daughters are old & mature enough to understand substance abuse. They should be told for their own empowerment. KNOWLEDGE is their power of safety and protection. </s> |
<s>[INST]Am I wrong because I don’t want to sit on the same couch my wife had sex with another man on while we were still married? [/INST] Houston, It's normal for this kind of thing to be a trigger, so I get why you don't want to sit on it, but to keep refusing keeps the affair alive. Am I to assume that you can't af... |
<s>[INST]How can I be less anxious when dealing with my toddler? [/INST] Hi Biddeford,This is a super goal. Feeling powerless is something parents are wise to get used to; there's a creature in the home whose job it is to find and use their power in the family and in the world. Of course your toddler defies you, and t... |
<s>[INST]Is it possible to gain joy and prosperity in my relationship after years of unhappiness? [/INST] Hi Winters, I learned a long time ago that I can't ever predict who will change and who won't. I meet couples who seem to have all the ingredients but can't make it work, and others who have severe issues and they... |
<s>[INST]How do I get my girlfriend back? [/INST] New York, what would it mean about you if you got her back? Is that the only way you can like or forgive yourself...if she forgives you and takes you back? Your self respect doesn't need to rely on this working with her. She simply doesn't want to be with you, and ever... |
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