There’s Still So Much to Love about Sex Education

NOTE: There are definitely spoilers ahead. You have been warned. Getting the flu really sucks. What with all the coughing, sneezing, body aches and chills, you really can’t do much while you’re recovering. It’s almost as if my body was insisting that I stay in and binge watch the second season of Sex Education on Netflix. Challenge accepted! I absolutely adored the first season of the show. It was funny, educational and charming. I expected nothing less from the second outing. However, while the season was still great, I should’ve remembered the sophomore slump. New shows often have trouble finding …

Why Won’t I Leave My Husband?

Question: I’m married and have two sons. Even from the beginning, my marriage wasn’t great. My husband constantly cheats on me, even when I was pregnant! Whenever I confront him, he promises not to do it again but he does. It’s like he can’t stop himself. If it was just the affairs, I could deal with it but we also fight all the time. This has made me depressed and anxious. It’s gotten so bad that I’ve even been hospitalized. I know my marriage isn’t worth fighting for (even my oldest son begged me to leave) but I can’t. I …

Is a Big Difference in Age Bad for Romance?

Question: I’m worried about a friend of mine who just started a relationship with a woman 25 years younger than he is. I keep telling him it’s wrong. Other people have too. He admits that he gets funny looks and disapproving comments from people, especially from people who know him, but he still wants to explore the relationship. What should I tell him? Answer: As the song says, love is a many splendored thing. It comes in all varieties and cuts across race, ethnicity, religion, gender and politics. It even cuts across age. There are many so-called “May-December” romances (those …

Have I Been Dumped?

Question: I’ve always heard that communication is so important in relationships but now I’m not so sure. I shared every detail of my last relationship with my current boyfriend because I thought he needed to know. Everything was fine and we were even discussing marriage until he told me he wouldn’t marry any woman who wasn’t a virgin before him. Then he started drinking because he’s so upset. I’m very confused by his behavior. I’m not sure if I’ve actually been dumped or if there’s a chance I can save my relationship with him. What can I do? I’m having …

How Do I Get Over My Fear of Rejection?

Question: I’ve never had a girlfriend even though I’m just starting college. Lots of my friends in high school are in long-term relationships but I never even tried to find one because of my fear of rejection. I don’t have problems with talking to girls and I’ve been told that I’m a fairly good looking guy, so I think I can find someone but what if it doesn’t work out? What if I’m bad at the sex stuff? I’m really worried I won’t be able to handle getting rejected. What should I do? Answer: I’m not certain where you …

Breaking Up is Hard To Do

Figuring out what to do about the unwelcome attention of an ex-partner can be a challenge. Putting distance, ensuring your safety and concentrating on healthy relationship skills can help.

No Longer Running on Empty: Five Ways of Recharging Your Battery

These days a lot of people feel like they’re running on empty. They report feeling tired, sad, depressed and unmotivated. However, there are things you can do to counteract these feelings. The five ways of recharging your battery can help you feel full of life again.

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