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Why do adult siblings drift apart and how do you reconnect?
My brother and I were very close growing up but since we both got married and had kids we barely talk. We live in differ…
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Why do parents favor one child over another and how does it affect the unfavored child?
Growing up my parents very clearly favored my younger sister over me. She got more attention, more opportunities, and mo…
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How do you deal with someone who is compulsively dishonest?
My brother lies constantly and about everything, big things and small things alike. When I catch him in lies he minimize…
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How do you talk to your children about divorce without damaging them?
My husband and I have decided to divorce. We have two kids aged 7 and 11. We both want to minimize the damage to them as…
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How do you help someone you love who is struggling with addiction?
My brother has been struggling with drug addiction for 3 years. I have tried everything from confronting him to enabling…
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How do you tell your parents you are struggling mentally without worrying them?
I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for months but I have not told my parents because I know they will panic…
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How do you set boundaries with overbearing parents as an adult?
I am 28 years old and my parents still call multiple times a day, show up unannounced, and have opinions about every dec…
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How do you deal with a toxic family member you cannot cut off?
My older brother is constantly critical, manipulative, and causes drama at every family gathering. I cannot simply cut h…
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How do you support a friend or family member who comes out as transgender?
My younger sibling recently came out as transgender. I want to be supportive but I am honestly confused and have questio…
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Why do humans find it easier to be kind to strangers than to family?
I am patient and kind with strangers, coworkers, and friends but with my family I am often short, critical, and unkind i…
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How do you deal with a parent who never apologizes or admits they were wrong?
My mother has never once apologized to me for anything in my entire life. When I try to bring up things from my childhoo…
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How do you deal with in-laws who constantly interfere in your marriage?
My mother-in-law calls my husband daily, has opinions about how we raise our kids, and shows up without warning. My husb…
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How do you deal with comments about your weight from family members?
Every family gathering my relatives comment on my weight. Sometimes it is disguised as concern, sometimes it is just blu…
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How do you come to terms with your gender identity when your family will not accept it?
I have known for years that my gender identity does not match what my family expects and believes. I am not ready to com…