Archive for December 2013
Land of the Lost
Dear Darcy: I’m an American in Japan, and will be here for one more year. But the lesbian scene here is REALLY bleak for a variety of reasons, and I’ve been single for a long time except for the occasional, usually disappointing fling. I started dating a girl almost two months ago, however. I wasn’t…
Read MoreHoliday Gratitude
Welcome backto the Holiday Edition of Tuesday’s Tips. For the entire month of December, I’m dedicating every Tuesday to dispensing 1 tip designed to help YOU survive the holidays. Last week we talked about the importance of money – specifically, eliminating impulse purchases by sticking to your list when you go shopping. If you missed last week’s…
Read MoreDr. Darcy’s Holiday Survival Guide
Welcome back to the Holiday Edition of Tuesday’s Tips. For the entire month of December, I’m dedicating every Tuesday to dispensing 1 tip designed to help YOU survive the holidays. Last week we talked about the importance of setting boundaries in managing stress. I gave you a challenge to turn down one request or invitation. If you…
Read MoreObsessed With His Ex
Dear Dr. Darcy: My boyfriend cannot stop talking about, or to, his ex wife. They were married for 3 years when he realized he is gay and ended it. They have no children and have remained very close friends – BEST FRIENDS as they like to tell people. I feel like they remain a stronger…
Read MoreDodging Deception
Dear Dr. Darcy: My son has been dating two women for more than a year. The second woman knows about the first – but the first is completely in the dark. That he can juggle these two relationships so effortlessly keeps me up at nights worrying if there isn’t something ‘off’ with him. But that’s…
Read MoreWhen To Boycott The Holiday
Dear Dr. Darcy: Like clockwork, the minute Daylight Savings Time goes away, my mood darkens, and it only gets worse with each passing holiday. My family life is complicated which doesn’t make Thanksgiving or Christmas any easier. I believe I was born into a family of Narcissists – although maybe I’m the Narcissist…sometimes it’s hard…
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