The following questions are related to ‘Self-esteem’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: I am nearing the age of 20, and I have a problem with thinking about my girlfriend’s sexual past. When I met her I had no sexual experience, whereas she has had many sexual encounters. In high school, she had a reputation for having sex quite casually, but then she met me and we [...]
Q: Your website has been quite informative for me and I appreciate the opportunity to ask a question.
I am suffering the effects of being in a relationship with someone who is addicted to pornography. We have been together for two years now, and we have a great relationship with no problems except for the addiction [...]
Q: I am a 22-year-old female who has been dating my now 34-year-old boyfriend for 5 years.
After the first year of our relationship his true character became evident to me. He is an alcoholic who, when drunk, becomes violent toward only me. I’ve spent the past 4 years of my relationship being physically and emotionally [...]
Q: I am 15 years old, and although I’ve known that I was gay for a really long time, I’ve been in denial until just this year.
Growing up I was always closer to the girls and used to play with dolls and stuff. My cousins and friends used to make fun of me, and even [...]
Q: I need some advice please. I’m a 19-year-old girl, currently unemployed, and just out of college. I’m very self-obsessed. I always find fault with my appearance. I’m very concerned with how other people see me, so much so that it has stopped me going out very often. I’m always finding fault with my facial [...]
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