Ask the Psychologist, Page 8

What would a psychologist say? There's an easy way to find out: just ask! Get feedback directly from a Clinical Psychologist on issues ranging from relationships to depression and anxiety, trauma, and a whole bunch more. Please note that replies are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Will He Change After We Marry?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 2 March 2010
Will He Change After We Marry?
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Q: I have been in love with a man for the past 5 years, and we are going to get married next month. But there is one problem we have. He does not like the way I dress when I dress up. He is always saying things like I should not show my skin like [...]

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Atheist Cannot Sleep, Worrying About Eternity

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 1 March 2010
Atheist Cannot Sleep, Worrying About Eternity
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Q: I’ve come to the conclusion after a decade of not being able to sleep that the reason for it is that my mind constantly thinks about eternity.
I’m an atheist, so I believe when we die, that’s it. The rest is an eternity of absolutely nothing. I believe anything that lasts for an eternity would [...]

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Medical Student Feeling Sad

By Dr Alisa Robinson, PhD | 1 March 2010
Medical Student Feeling Sad
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Q: I am 21 years old and in my 5th year of medical school. I’ve been experiencing some symptoms, and I need your help to sort this out. It started about 6 months ago when I used to like a girl and it didn’t work out well. I was hurt when the relationship didn’t work [...]

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Can’t Stop Obsessing About Girlfriend’s Sexual Past

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 1 March 2010
Can’t Stop Obsessing About Girlfriend’s Sexual Past
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Q: I’m 41 years old and have been struggling for several years with an obsession about my girlfriend’s past sexual relationships. We’ve been together for over 6 years, and I would say it is an otherwise excellent relationship. She is good to me, I enjoy being with her, and we share similar values and viewpoints [...]

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Missing a Destructive, Abusive Relationship: Stockholm Syndrome?

By Dr George Simon, PhD | 26 February 2010
Missing a Destructive, Abusive Relationship: Stockholm Syndrome?
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Q: I was in a relationship that was physically, mentally, verbally, and emotionally abusive. Yet, for some strange reason, I find myself missing the relationship. I also don’t understand why I tolerated it for 18 months. The jerk also had the nerve to hang up on me and not answer my calls, like I it [...]

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