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“My new wife hasn’t cured me of my grief, loss and depression. Shall I leave her?” Psychotherapeutic advice for real change.
I hardly know where to start as I’m so mixed up and unsettled. Six years ago I married for the second time, after four years alone, which were spent searching desperately for Mrs Right. In 2008, by some good fortune, … Continue reading
Posted in advice, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, Uncategorized
Tagged advice, bereavement, cure, depression, despair, divorce, grief, loss, marriage, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, relationships, second marriage
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“I left my horrid husband after 28 years, but now he’s seeing my ex-best friend and I’m mad with rage.” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective. No Glib Life Tips (I promise).
“After a difficult 28-year marriage (which produced four fantastic children), I asked my husband for a separation. He’d been moody and withdrawn for many years — very rude to and about people, especially if they were close to me. He … Continue reading
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Tagged confusion, divorce, doubt, jealousy, marriage, psychological problems, rage, relationships, separation
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“Am I foolish to fall for a young Greek waiter?” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
Last August I went to Greece with a bunch of friends. To my amazement, a waiter at our local taverna made it clear he fancied me. The thing is he’s 27, while I’m 51. On the last night things escalated … Continue reading
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Tagged age gap, annihilation, death, divorce, fear, Greek waiter, holiday romance
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“My husband bullies our adopted son. I am suicidal. Should I leave?” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Viewpoint
As I approach my 50th birthday, I’ve come to a crossroads — and I am pretty sure I am suffering from depression. I have not mentioned it to my GP— although I am having tests for unexplained stomach discomfort — … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, art therapy, divorce, emotional abusive, guilt, suicide
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