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Some Adult Children Divorce Their Toxic Parents
You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. This fact of life means that many of us put up with people we might not otherwise get along with.
Yesterday's New York Times examined what happens when certain family members, namely parents, cross the line from imperfect to completely intolerable.
Have You Ever Gone to Therapy With a Significant Other?
I suggest therapy all the time on DearSugar for those in need of a listening ear, and therapy was brought up yet again on last night's episode of The Hills. Clearly Heidi and Spencer have some things to work out if they want to make their relationship work, and it's probably no surprise to you that I think couples counseling would do wonders for them! Taking that step and admitting you need help isn't easy but I'm curious to know if any of you have actually done it before.
Could You Get Rich Playing Therapist to Your Friends?
The Hills returned last night with many heart-to-heart talks — some of them surprising, others predictable. In the second episode of the new season, Stephanie and her brother Spencer have it out over how he treats Heidi. In the clip below, Stephanie points out that he's not exactly treating Heidi well and claims, "If I was a therapist, I'd be a millionaire with how many conversations I have with Heidi."
Sex Surrogates?
I've heard of a surrogate mother before but a sex surrogate? Now that's something new. Therapists prescribe sex surrogates to clients seeking help for sex and intimacy issues.
Dear Poll: Are You Embarrassed About Being in Therapy?
I'm a huge advocate of therapy. If it wasn't so expensive, I'd suggest it for everyone. Having an unbiased mediator to vent your frustrations to really helps relieve some of the burden we all shoulder, yet some people shy away from talking about it.
You Asked: I'm Insensitive and Want to Change
Dear Sugar,
I grew up with a verbally abusive mother. She swore, screamed, and said nasty things when she was upset, and she still doesn't understand the impact that her cruel words had on my feelings. As an adult, I'm learning to accept her for who she is but unfortunately, I've also become conscious of the fact that I've inherited her out-of-control mouth; and I don't like it.
You Asked: I'm Plagued With Thoughts of My Abusive Ex
Dear Sugar,
About two years ago I broke up with a boyfriend who I had been with for three years. Throughout our relationship, he lied to me numerous times about drinking and drugs, as well as his actions with other women. He would vow to change each time but never did.
Before a Breakup, Try Relationship Boot Camp
It's normal for couples to disagree and fight from time to time. We argue about huge things like money, and little things like which TV show to watch. Sometimes if a couple isn't getting along, a little intervention may be necessary.
You Asked: I Have an Irrational Fear of Getting Pregnant
Dear Sugar,
I have a rather strange irrational fear. Even though I am on hormonal birth control, use condoms, and never miss a period, I continually fear that I'll somehow magically get pregnant. This fear is quite literally taking over my life, not to mention ruining my otherwise wonderful sex life with my fiancé.
Group Therapy: How Do I Change?
I have been on and off with my current boyfriend for almost three years now. With the drama and fights we've been through, I'm surprised we're still together. I know the majority of it is my doing and I accept that.
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