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SELFISH OR UNREASONABLE
Dear Dr. Archer, I used to live alone, but a few months ago a friend convinced me to move into a two-bedroom apartment with her so that we could share rent. We thought it
Read More »HIS WAY OR THE HIGHWAY
Dear Dr. Archer, My boyfriend wants to end our relationship, because I refuse to move in with him before getting married. He thinks moving in together will draw us closer. But I grew up
Read More »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
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