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Divorce Rate
Dear Dr. Archer, My friends and I are in our 60s, and we constantly argue about why the divorce rate is higher today. What is your opinion? Libby Dear Libby, Yes, the times,
Read More »Ethical Problem
Dear Dr. Archer, I’m facing an ethical dilemma, and could use some advice. I am positive my best friend’s husband is cheating on her. I think she suspects this too, but she’s in denial.
Read More »Jealousy
Dear Dr. Archer, I’m 16, and have always been jealous of my sister, who is two years older. She’s always been the smarter one, the prettier one, and the most popular one. Worst of
Read More »taking charge
Dear Dr. Archer, I am a recently divorced 40-year-old man. The dating scene is nothing like I remember from my college days. It’s like a whole new world! Women in the nightclubs I go
Read More »He Demands A Pre-Nup
Dear Dr. Archer, My fiancé’s family has much more money than mine. This was never an issue until we got engaged. Now his parents insist I sign a pre-nuptial agreement. The wedding is supposed
Read More »TOO STRICT?
Dear Dr. Archer, My teenage son thinks I’m unfair because I set and enforce rules like a reasonable curfew and no going out on school nights. He argues that none of his friends’ parents
Read More »PUBLIC RESTROOM PHOBIA?
Dear Dr. Archer, About two weeks ago something strange began. I used a public restroom in a local chain restaurant. Whatever cleaner they used reminded me of the odor of vomit and it made
Read More »SHOPAHOLIC
Dear Dr. Archer, My wife goes on shopping sprees often, spending huge amounts of money and buying things we don’t need. It’s like she’s addicted to shopping. There are other times she is terribly
Read More »IS MY SON GAY?
Dear Dr. Archer, My son never dates and has never shown any interest in the opposite sex. He is 18. Does this mean he could be gay? Joyce Hi Joyce, Each of us mature
Read More »AUDIO TERRORISM
Dear Dr. Archer, I need help. I’m totally isolating myself. My problem is what I consider “audio terrorism.” I can’t walk in a park, eat at a restaurant, attend a funeral, or attend a
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