Verbal Abuse

Dear Susan, My boyfriend can be verbally abusive when he gets mad. He has called me a “dummy” and a lot worse. What is the best way to deal with him when he is like this? He is great in every other way. Michelle, London   Dear Michelle, Name-calling is the most obvious form of […]

First Crush

Dear Susan, I have an 11-year-old son already experiencing girl problems! He has his first girl friend. Initially we thought it was cute and teased him about it, but now it looks more serious. He walks her home every single day and has written her letters over the Internet, telling her how much he loves […]

The Rebound

Dear Susan, I am 36, separated for 7 months and have started dating. One theory I’ve heard before is that you wouldn’t want to be someone’s “rebound” person. I recently met a man I’m very interested in. But I would definitely be his “rebound.” Should I hold back until he has had at least one […]

Pets & Loneliness

Dear Susan, My wife of 18 years passed away last year. My daughter-in-law has suggested that maybe a pet would help me feel less lonely, and said that pets can help with grief. Is this true? Does it matter what type of pet? I think my loneliness is normal, but if it will help, I […]

Fixing Fighting

My husband and I have been married for five years. When we used to fight, I at least felt like we were learning something about each other. Lately, I just feel drained and our fights just hurt. How come some couples seem to never fight and others fight all the time and how can we […]

Losing The Spark

I love my husband; we have shared 22 years and have raised two children together. He is a great man, we do a lot of things together, we have never fought, or had any troubles, but lately he just doesn’t make me feel ‘special’ anymore. I am wondering if we need counseling? Kate, London   […]