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Group Therapy: I Need a Confidence Boost
How do you develop better self-esteem, self-confidence, and the ability to stand up for yourself? I have struggled with this all my life. I am horrible at saying no to people, and am really bad at sticking up for myself.
This or That: His Mom's a Diva or a Control Freak?
You knew your fiancé’s mom had issues, but since you’ve started wedding planning, you’ve really been able to see her true colors. Now you’re in direct contact with her multiple times a week without your fiancé as a buffer. Would it be worse if .
You Asked: Are We Compatible?
Dear Sugar,
I have been with my boyfriend for two and a half years. We now live together and both work full-time jobs, do well financially, love to travel together, plan the future (marriage, home, kids) and according to our friends, we are a great couple. I'm 24 and he is 26 and we are happy, however I've been feeling more frustrated lately about certain things.
Relationship Protocol: Sharing the Road
Relationships are all about sharing, from feelings to responsibilities. But some things are not as easily shared as others, like driving. I’ve found that many individuals in relationships consider themselves a better driver than their counterpart so much so that they either demand to be the driver or won’t allow their significant other to drive their car.
You Asked: She's Ruined Our Friendship
Dear Sugar,
Over the years, I've gotten to know my husband's best friend and really come to think of him as a good friend of mine. He started dating his current girlfriend about two years ago, and they have been off and on since. From day one, she has been rude, condescending, and spiteful towards me.
Dear Poll: Are You a Control Freak?
For me, the feeling of being out of control is one of the worst feelings in the world. I wouldn't call myself a control freak per se; I just don't like surprises! Unfortunately, some people view control freaks in a negative light— calling them power trippers and know-it-alls — but I don't consider it a personality flaw in the slightest.
Group Therapy: My Friend Chose Her Controlling Boyfriend Over Me
My best friend recently met a guy through an online dating site. I've met him just once; I invited her to a concert, and she invited him along without telling me. They were upset with each other that night, and I offered to cut the night short, since it was uncomfortable to sit through a concert while they were both so angry.
You Asked: How Can I Help My Girlfriend?
Dear Sugar,
My girlfriend visits your site constantly, so I figured this might be a way to reach out to her. We recently moved in together after dating for four years, and I soon noticed how out of whack her eating and exercising habits are. I never said anything before because I figured she had been this way behind closed doors for a while, and while I knew she was health conscious she's taken it to a whole other level.
You Asked: This is Abuse, Right?
Dear Sugar--
You would think I would know these things by now but I'm very confused. Maybe this is the way relationships are supposed to be. But I don't think so.
Emotional Abuse Does NOT Belong in a Relationship
Let me say this out loud - Mental Abuse is STILL Abuse. A person does not have to hit you or hurt you physically in order for it to constitute as abuse.
Someone who is emotionally abusive often feels worthless themselves, and uses their relationships to create a feeling of personal power and control over someone else.
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