Archive for October 2023
My Son’s Anxiety Is Making Me Anxious
Dear Dr. Darcy, I have struggled with anxiety for most of my life. Only in the past few years have I started to understand my triggers and ways to work on them. Lately, I’ve noticed in my teenage son some of the same behaviors I used to use to manage my anxiety. I see a…
Read MoreI Promised My Boyfriend I’d Never Discuss My Romantic Past
Dear Dr. Darcy – In my last relationship, my ex set a boundary within the first few months to never talk about my past and to delete all photos on social media of exes (plus unfollow and remove them as followers). With some hesitation I did this. Over the next year, little mentions of my…
Read MoreMy Father’s Girlfriend is Jealous of Me
Dear Dr. Darcy, My parents have been divorced for many years and my father has been dating a woman who makes condescending remarks about our relationship that makes me think she’s jealous of us. She says things when we hug or if I sit near him and he is affectionate with me. If he asks…
Read MoreEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Attachment Styles
Dear Dr. Darcy, I recently started dating a woman that I really like. It’s been just under two months and instead of being able to enjoy the early stages of the relationship, I find myself thinking about the holidays that are coming up. Specifically, by Thanksgiving it will be almost 5 months and then by…
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