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LEAVE THE BULLY
Dear Dr. Archer, I am 47 years old, and I have been married to the same man for 20 years. Before that, I was married to a man who constantly cheated on me. My
Read More »ABUSIVE MOM
Dear Dr. Archer, My daughter is 28 years old, college educated, and the mother of my six-year-old grandson. She is neglectful, disrespectful, and continually ignores my grandson. He’s acting out, and crying for help.
Read More »GET OUT NOW
Dear Dr. Archer, I went on a few dates with my brother-in-law’s uncle. This man has wanted to go out with me for years. When I noticed his page on Facebook, I sent a
Read More »BATTLING DEPRESSION
Dear Dr. Archer, I’m a 50-year-old single teacher who was diagnosed with depression after the death of my father, when I was 31 years old. I was prescribed an antidepressant. Five years ago, I
Read More »IN DANGER?
Dear Dr. Archer, My husband of 18 years had his second affair with his ex-girlfriend in 2007. After playing with her emotions and promising her the world, he decided to remain with his three
Read More »TIME FOR TOUGH LOVE?
Dear Dr. Archer, I have a dysfunctional sister. She’s an alcoholic, compulsive gambler, thief and chronic liar. She goes to a therapist, or so I’m told, but it’s not doing any good, because she
Read More »Alzheimer’s
Dear Dr. Archer, My 74-year-old father was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My family is still shocked, especially my 70-year-old mother. He seems to be deteriorating quickly. She feels like she can take care of
Read More »I CAN’T SLEEP
Dear Dr. Archer: I have been diagnosed with anxiety and mild depression. I’ve been self-medicating with marijuana for many years as a means to relax. I stopped using pot altogether, but now I’m having
Read More »Love Is Gone?
Dear Dr. Archer, My 43-year-old husband told me he’s not sure if he still loves me. Needless to say, I was stunned. He says he doesn’t feel anything for me, but isn’t sure if
Read More »Tired of Sexual Themes
Dear Dr. Archer, Sex, sex, sex! I’m a 45-year-old married man and it seems like every time I turn on the television, see a billboard or open a magazine, sex is the primary theme.
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