‘Love’ Questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist, Page 21

Q: Muslim family recently arrived in Australia, strong values of their country origin. 17-year-old Muslim daughter wants to move in with 17-year-old Aboriginal boyfriend. How can I advise them?

A: Well, it doesn’t get more complicated than that! I would advise them to both obtain counsel with trusted elders in their respected cultures. These elders may [...]

Q: Please tell me the difference between loving someone and being in love with someone. My daughter’s 2 1/2 year relationship is in limbo because her boyfriend asked for a little space to find out his true feelings for her. He said he wants a future with her, but right now he doesn’t know if [...]

Q: Hi. I’m obsessed with someone I can’t marry, but I know he loves me in a very special way. How do I stop thinking about him? The harder I try to stop thinking about him, the more I think about him.