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6 February 2017

How Can I Get Past The Guilt Of My Break-Up?

Hi Catalina,  Firstly I would ask you the reasons why you want him back when you admit you were miserable with him, and all he did was irritate you? I suspect ...
24 January 2017

Why don't I believe my boyfriend when he compliments me?

Hi Georgia, If you are still haunted by the comments from pervious boyfriends when they said things to your face and something different behind your back, this will inevitably impact ...
12 January 2017

How can I stop people laughing at my ginger hair?

You are absolutely right- your hair colour should not matter at all. Only 1-2% of people around the world have red hair which makes you distinctive and perhaps different from ...
9 January 2017

Will my partner always be selfish?

Hi Deb, Money is the catalyst for fights in many a relationship, especially when it is about a lot of money. Put the deposit aside- the contribution to your bills ...
15 December 2016

Why do I feel numb at Christmas?

Hi Leonie, Christmas means different things to different people. Some like to take things to the excess and drink, eat and spend lots just because they can, others see it ...
15 December 2016

Should I leave my partner before or after Christmas?

Hi Matthew, Rather than making plans to leave- could some relationship counselling help you to sort this new phase of your relationship out? If you could be happier if the ...
15 December 2016

Who should I spend Christmas with?

Hi Kelsey, Christmas is always a difficult time to keep everyone happy all the time and all you can do is work with what you have.  If your partner is already working ...
9 December 2016

I kissed my friend's boyfriend, should I tell my partner?

Hi Gabby, It sounds like it hasn't affected your friend's relationship, so we could assume that he hasn't told her. It doesn't seem to have affected your prospects of finding ...

7 December 2016

Is my marriage in trouble?

Hi Marcus, Thank you for getting in touch. It sounds like you have grown apart to such an extent that you feel you can't ask him the questions you are ...
6 December 2016

My new job means working with my ex-friend- what should I do?

Hi Louisa, You have already admitted that this is your 'dream job'- so it might be wise to focus on making a good impression with everyone else, learning new skills ...
16 November 2016

My grandmother bought me a gift I can’t use- should I tell her?

Hi Freya, She likely hasn't even realised that you don't have your ears pierced. You could tell her if she still has the receipt and ask if you could exchange ...

2 November 2016

Is my vagina too wide?

Hi Stephanie, Chances are, if you're not experiencing any discomfort or disruption to sexual function- your vagina is within the normal range. It's possible that if your previous partners were ...
24 October 2016

Why does my boyfriend eat all my food?

Hi Anonymous, This sounds frustrating when it’s likely that you are the one paying or the food if he has no income right now. If you haven’t talked to him about this ...
24 October 2016

Why does my ex feed my daughter such unhealthy food?

Could you take her for a general health check at the pharmacy or the doctors and ask them to talk to her about the repercussions of her weight gain? She ...
5 October 2016

Why did he start dating me while he was engaged?

Hi Sharon, It is understandable that you feel all of these things. The positive in this situation is that you now know the real him and were able to walk ...
5 October 2016

Should I leave my partner because he makes no effort?

Hi Kay, Relationships are judged by what we do more than what we say- the proof is in a person's actions. If he promises something and doesn't deliver on that ...
5 October 2016

My mum has asked me for a large sum of money- should I give it to her?

Hi Kirsty, This is an unusual situation because it's generally the other way around. What I would say is that if she can't afford the property she's in, then perhaps ...
19 September 2016

Why doesn't my husband of one year want sex?

Hi Alexandra, If he really wanted a child- then perhaps the lack of sex is linked to the miscarriages. He may feel like he's done something wrong or that you ...
14 September 2016

Should I buy a house with him or go travelling?

Hi Martha, It sounds like you haven't spoken to him about your feelings as it seems you are guessing how he is going to react. I would suggest talking to ...
9 September 2016

My roommate has lost his friend to breast cancer- how can I help him?

Hi Alice, This sounds like an awful situation to be in- when you want to help your friend but can’t find a way to at the moment. If he is in his ...
9 September 2016

My friend's partner has cancer- should she leave him?

Hi M Armstrong, I would suggest not giving her advice but simply being there for her and supporting her decision. She has been through it once, so she will understand ...
7 September 2016

Our sex life is amazing but why won't he do certain things with me?

Hi Jess, Just because he has done things with other women that he hasn't with you doesn't mean they have had the best of him- everyone has a different sexual ...
5 September 2016

Why has my boyfriend become distant since he got a new job?

Hi Mia, It's possible that he just needs a bit of time to let everything settle down. If this is quite new to him, he will be trying to fit ...
5 September 2016

My boyfriend smokes- but smoking is a deal breaker for me- should I break up with him?

Hi Amy, It's clear that the act of smoking puts you off, however it sounds like the lying has also affected your relationship. If he lied to you once about ...