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Home at La Casa Rosa, Black Spaghetti with Clams, Dreaming of Putin, Dystopian shit and Politics (only briefly, I promise)
Home at La Casa Rosa, Black Spaghetti with Clams, Dreaming of Putin, UK Politics (only briefly, I promise) So, I’m home at La Bella Casa Rosa. Both kids in the house and the other night some of their friends came … Continue reading
Posted in advice, Food to make you happy, psychotherapy, Uncategorized
Tagged black spaghetti, cello, cheddar cheese, clams, double bass, dreams, dystopia, Dystopian future, Hollywood, mussles, Oedipus Complex, parsley, peas, Putin, squid ink pasta, The Day After Tomorrow, Theresa May, Trump, White House Down
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“My girlfriend doesn’t want me.” Thoughtful advice – no glib life tips.
My girlfriend doesn’t want me. I met her in France and when I left we made plans for the future, but despite my efforts a life together doesn’t seem hopeful. I’ve Skyped her a few times recently and we ended … Continue reading
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Tagged father, French, guilt, mother, Oedipus Complex, rejection, relationships
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“I’m 18 and having an affair with my married ex-teacher. It’s ruining my life.” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
“I feel I’ve reached breaking point and cannot go on. I’m 18 and, over the summer, became embroiled in an affair with a much older man, who was once my teacher. We developed a close friendship at school, but it … Continue reading
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Tagged anorexia, childhood sexual abuse, depression, incest, insomnia, Oedipus Complex, self-harm, sex with a teacher
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“I only fancy unobtainable men – my friends’ boyfriends.” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
I find myself locked in self-destructive patterns of behaviour; I only ever fancy men who are unobtainable. I hate to admit this, but I often find my friends’ partners attractive, although I would never dream of acting on that attraction. … Continue reading
“I am consumed with a fear of my parents dying. I know it’s not healthy.” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Perspective
My problem is a sudden and acute bout of separation anxiety that I go through every day. I might be having a good time with my parents, but in the middle of it I will suddenly think about their death. The idea of … Continue reading
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Tagged death, neurosis, Oedipus Complex, parents, separation anxiety
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“My controlling mum hated the girlfriend I loved, so I left her. I am 40.”
I am a 40-year-old man. I work full time and live at home with my mother. I moved out for a while, but a couple of years ago I changed jobs and took a big pay cut, so moved back … Continue reading
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Tagged controlling, incest, Oedipus Complex, Stokholm Syndrome
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“My boyfriend won’t leave his ex. Should I end it?” Proper Advice from a Psychoanalytic Viewpoint
I’ve been seeing a guy for about a month and we have a great time together. But he has a girlfriend he’s been with for two months. He keeps saying he’ll leave her for me and that he just needs … Continue reading
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Tagged boyfriend, girlfriend, Oedipus Complex, relationships, teenagers
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