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Group Therapy: I'm Having Problems With My Roommate
My roommate kicked me out on October 1st over an argument. I had already paid rent until the end of the month so I told her I would be out on the 24th. Now she is telling me I can't enter the house to get my things unless she is there, even though I still have a key and technically still live there until the end of the month.
You Asked: My Parents Hate My Boyfriend
Dear Sugar,
For the past two years, I've been dating a 28-year-old man who has two kids; I'm 22. Things have been difficult from the start because my parents, who love me dearly, do not approve of my boyfriend. They want me to graduate from college, get a job, and have an amazing future.
The How-To Lounge: Agreeing to Disagree
Even if you’re about as easy-going as they get, disagreements among friends, family, co-workers, or significant others are inevitable. Often, through numerous conversations and a lot of back and forth, a mutual consensus can be reached, but sometimes there’s no end in sight. But before you throw in the towel completely, I have a few tips for learning how to agree to disagree.
Where Do You Stand? Confrontation
In the world of friendships, it's impossible to get along all the time. When conflict inevitably arises, it can sometimes be easier to run the other direction than deal with it head on. Of course, we all know that communicating is the better option, but when you're afraid of confrontation that can be easier said than done.
Handle This: She's Being Emotionally Abused
The new guy your best friend is seeing has rubbed you the wrong way from day one. You’ve always been nice to him, but you get a very sketchy and somewhat controlling vibe from him.
Most recently you witnessed some strange scenes between him and your friend where it seems he’s intentionally putting her down in a condescending manner.
The How-To Lounge: Confrontation Via Email
When a conflict develops between two people, most of the time a direct conversation is the appropriate solution. But sometimes, such a direct approach is just too hard. When it comes to interpersonal issues, any communication is better than none, even if it's through the impersonal Internet.
You Asked: How Do I Confront My Friend?
Dear Sugar,
Recently I read the post about communicating with friends if a problem arises, and it got me thinking about my own situation. Right now I am torn as to whether or not I should confront my best friend from childhood. We've always been very close and open with one another, but as we are getting older, I have noticed some changes.
A Do or a Don't: Talking It Out With Your Friends
Whenever a problem should arise in a relationship, communication is nearly always the best method to finding the solution, but is that true for friendships as well? Friendships aren’t meant to be a challenge, so it seems almost counterintuitive to assume that there will be issues you have to work through, but as we all know, stuff does come up even between the best of friends. So when it does, do you just take the hands-off approach and let things work out (or not) naturally?
Group Therapy: Should I Even Be Maid of Honor?
My best friend and I have been friends for many years now. Over the past three years we have grown apart, but remain friends because we've always been friends. She's not someone you can openly talk to about an issue, because if you do, she will "make up" with you and then be twice as vindictive later.
You Asked: I Think Porn Is Disgusting, But He Likes it
Dear Sugar,
Four months ago when my live-in boyfriend was out of town, I discovered that he had downloaded multiple videos of porn and has received numerous pictures of naked women from his male friends via email. I confronted him about it, and he sees nothing wrong with it. He said that he'd stop looking at them, but I know for a fact he's lying.
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