Relationships

Jumbo Can't Stop Arguing With His Friend

Dr. Dale Archer — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:00:42 GMT

Jumbo can't seem to stop arguing with his friend, and it's always over stupid, small things. He says it's due to past failed friendships, but this friend has done nothing wrong. He wonders what he can do. Thoughts?

Bartek's Girlfriend Is Too Shy

Dr. Dale Archer — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:00:28 GMT

Bartek's girlfriend of eight months is painfully shy. At first she was too shy to tell his parents hello, but eight months later she still can't bring herself to say hello! His parents think she's rude, and this is really bringing him down. He wants to know how to help her start talking to his family. Suggestions?

Shalini's Sister Is Sooooo -- Narcissistic

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:00:44 GMT

Shalini's sister has returned from college, and she's impossible to live with, thinking only about herself. She asks if her sister is narcissistic or just plain selfish. Is there a difference?

Carrie Is Ready To Feel Loved Again

Dr. Dale Archer — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:00:31 GMT

Carrie, 19, moved away for college but her boyfriend broke up because she was moving 40 minutes away. Now she is ready to move on; she wants to feel loved, but she considers herself goofy and dorky and wants someone to love that about her as well. She wonders, does she need to change this goofiness to be accepted and loved?

Harry's Anxiety Is Affecting His Sexual Performance

Dr. Dale Archer — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:00:12 GMT

Harry is 23 and is dating a woman he loves. He feels amazing around her, but then she left for a year on a compulsory trip abroad. When he went to visit her, she mentioned the passion was leaving their relationship. Then she said he needed to be more of a leader in bed, and now that's all he thinks about when trying to make love to her, which affects his performance to the point of impotence. It has caused enough unhappiness that they have almost broken up. Suggestions?