I feel like I will explode PROBLEM: I am so frustrated and want to scream. Family stuff drives me crazy around Christmas. My parents separated six years ago, and we do the strictly every-second-year bit in each house. But this is not about me or my brother; it’s about them scoring points. I am 22 and […]
I don’t want to be the person to dash hopes but someone has to be realistic PROBLEM: We are a couple in negative equity and we have been struggling all through the recession. Our kids are now teenagers and they have huge requests for Christmas; I am finding this very stressful. Their expectations around Christmas are […]
I’m in love with an older, married woman but we have different needs PROBLEM: I’m a 25-year-old woman and I’m in love with a 45-year-old married woman. The feelings are mutual and we are having a wonderful time together. If circumstances were right I would probably want this to continue forever. My partner is, I […]
It has come to light that he will not attend, and I am very disappointed PROBLEM: I’m gay and have been out for quite some time. My long-term boyfriend and I decided to get married, very recently, after the Marriage Bill. I told my parents the joyous news, as I felt on a high after the […]
Since my husband found out that I have met someone else, he has made life hell for me at home PROBLEM: I have lived my married life with a husband who I know has had several affairs. I put up with it as I was financially dependent on him and we had five young children. Eventually […]