The following questions are related to ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
Q: After reading several questions on your site, they all pertain to me, but none of them pertain to me. I have been with the same man for 20 years. We have been married for 18 of those years and we have 3 wonderful children…I don’t know how they became wonderful, unless they are becoming [...]
Q: I have been in a relationship for 2 years with a man that I have started to realize is a “loser” and fits so many of the qualifications. I have also identified possible explanations for his behavior under Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Serial Bully, in my research to learn and improve my reactions to [...]
Q: I read the article about losers. I am afraid to ask, but am I the loser? When I think about leaving the 12 year relationship with an alcoholic who blames me for his drinking and problems, I start to panic. We have been on a roller coaster for years because of his drinking. He [...]
Q: My daughter (21) has chosen an abusive relationship for her first serious relationship. She has told me terrible stories of verbal abuse regarding her boyfriend and although she tells me she KNOWS it is wrong she sems to be addicted to the behavior. She will not go to a therapist any longer as the [...]
Q: We have been married for almost 6 years and are in our mid-30s. My wife has had a string of bad relationships prior to us meeting. Her parents or sibling do not want to get involved and she refuses to go to counseling to help our marriage. I had left my family 300 miles [...]
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