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Group Therapy: Is Anyone Else Dealing With the Winter Blues?
Since the New Year, I have been feeling down and out. I didn't go anywhere over the holidays and my family downsized Christmas. I have a wonderful job that I love, but it's not a 9-5; it's something that I have to constantly think about and it's starting to wear me out.
You Asked: Should I Forgive Her Insincere Apology?
Dear Sugar,
My old college roommate asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding six months ago, and I agreed. Unfortunately, three weeks ago, her mother has passed away unexpectedly. It has been hard on everyone, but especially difficult for the maid of honor; the bride's best friend and a college friend of mine.
You Asked: My Boyfriend Doesn't Believe in Himself
Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend just graduated from college last Spring and is taking some time off. Right now he's taking community college classes and deciding what direction he wants to go with his life (grad school, career, etc). His parents are more than fine with supporting him — he's worked really hard, and deserves a break — so he can avoid jumping into something he hates.
Do Tell: What Would You Save If Your House Was on Fire?
It's scary how many wildfires we seem to have in California these days. The tragedies always make me think about how awful it would be to go through a fire, and I start to ponder the hypothetical question of what I would save if my house were burning.
My mom often said that if she could only save one thing, it would be our family photos — though that's not as relevant today in the age of digital photography.
Dear Poll: Do You Ever Cry For No Reason?
The other day my friend told me that during her fitness class, she suddenly and without cause just burst into tears, forcing her to leave early, and obviously making her feel very embarrassed. When I asked her what had happened, she said she didn’t know. She wasn’t dealing with PMS, but it was as if at that moment she just couldn't hold in the tears.
Where Do You Stand? Telling Your Ex What He Did Wrong
Even if ending a relationship is a relief, leaving a person or being left by someone can come with feelings of sadness and longing, which is probably why so many couples hook up after they’ve broken up. But there is a flipside to this: some people aren’t ready to let go of their bad feelings.
A friend of mine, in post-breakup mode, says every day is a battle not to call her ex.
Dear Poll: Have You Ever Been Heartbroken?
If falling in love makes people deliriously happy, then getting your heart broken is emotionally shattering. And while there may be a lesson to be learned, truthfully I can’t really think of anything good about a broken heart. But alas, it is a part of life.
The How-To Lounge: Picking Yourself Up From Rock Bottom
This past weekend I asked you all to share a moment in your life when you felt as if you'd hit rock bottom. There were some amazing stories, and it was so inspiring to hear how some of you had made it through all the stronger. But I also feel for those of you in the midst of a low point right now, so I want to take this opportunity to share some of my advice for how to cope with such a difficult time.
Group Therapy: Was He the One Who Got Away?
I've been broken up with my ex for about a year now. We were together for a few years and living together. After a while things got pretty stale.
Do Tell: Have You Ever Hit Rock Bottom?
I often hear people refer to “hitting rock bottom” as the impetus they needed to pull themselves back up to the top again. But since we all come from different backgrounds and deal with our own set of struggles, the notion of rock bottom differs for everyone. And even though being in that dark place is never fun, often the changes that come out of it help shape the direction of life for the better.
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