Q. I've always been shy to a fault. I recently began dating someone with a great group of friends, but my shyness keeps me from joining in on their fun. I want to feel like I'm part of it all. How do I get over my ...
Q. I'm turning 40 this year, and I'm sad about the sorry state of my life. My second marriage fell apart, I have a dead-end job, and I'm still broke. I want to start over, but how do I avoid repeating the same old ...
Q. My husband and I are best friends. Seven years into our marriage, we still make a great team in terms of taking care of the kids and the house. But it feels like we're stuck in to-do mode. The spark is gone -- we're ...
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Years ago, I was invited to lunch by a colleague who wanted me to meet his friend, a wise and seasoned therapist who had profoundly influenced his life. During our meal, she talked about the healing strategies she ...
Q. I read somewhere that for a spiritual practice to be genuine, it must include a measure of humor. Should I really look with suspicion on any religious group that takes things too seriously It seems they ...
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Q: My father had to spend last week in bed after his back went out, just as my mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis. With my parents aging, I know that their care will ultimately rest in my hands. But as an only ...
Q. I've always wanted to take a year off to travel in India. I've also dreamed of opening a seaside B&B and getting a Ph.D. in art history. But now with a mortgage, kids, and a sensible job, I've shelved these ...
Q. I recently made contact with my birth mother, who gave me up for adoption 33 years ago. As we've gotten closer, I think my adoptive parents are feeling a little hurt. How do I reassure them that ...