The following questions are related to ‘Respect’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I have found that now that I am older (just turned 50), the men I attract are “lower quality” than the ones I used to attract. Just because I’m older, does it mean I have to settle for less?
I don’t mean to sound narcissistic, but I used to “turn heads” whenever I entered a [...]
Q: My mother has always been overly negative about everything and everyone except herself. She is also vain. For example, she is 79 and refuses to tell anyone her age, even to the point that she wouldn’t put my dad’s birthday on his headstone lest anyone think she is that old. She is emotionally draining [...]
Q: My mother has liked to control everything I’ve ever done since I started high school, and I was OK with this because she was paying for it. Now I’m in college, and she doesn’t pay for anything (it comes from me), yet she still tries to control me. Ever since I started going out [...]
Q: I’ve been dating my boyfriend for two years now, and I am scared that he might be addicted to porn. I’m not really sure about this, which is why I need advice.
Our sex life is good. We have sex about 3-5 times a week, and it’s always great. Recently, I got professional (nude) pictures [...]
Q: I’ve been a bit confused lately and am seeking some clarification. I’m 17 years old and have a 19-year-old boyfriend. Recently, I’ve heard some things about mental/emotional abuse and started wondering if my relationship sounds emotionally abusive.
We started dating about a year and a half ago, and it was all good for the first [...]
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