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I love my boyfriend, but my family and friends don’t support my relationship with him. We have been through some tough times, and I guess it isn’t as easy for them to forgive and forget. It’s really hard on me when they don’t want to be around him. They’re always putting him down. How do I keep the peace between my boyfriend and my friends and family?Read More »

I’ve been given more responsibility at work, which is great for my career, but it’s really stressing me out. My workload has doubled and even though I’ve been working extra hours, it feels like I will never get caught up! How can I get all of my work done without spending all of my time at the office?

Feeling overwhelmed by your additional work responsibilities is understandable! Fortunately, there are many ways for you to regain control of your work life. Here are a few fundamental ideas to help get you started.

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I don’t know how to deal with my boyfriend’s mother. She is very opinionated and overbearing. When she criticizes me, he always takes her side. It’s so upsetting! How do I get her to back off?

Fighting your boyfriend’s mother is a losing battle. In order to improve your relationship (with your boyfriend and with his mother), you must understand her perspective. She has been the most important woman in his life since the very beginning, and she isn’t ready to relinquish that title yet. Here are a few ways to handle this situation.Read More »

It's been about three months since I've broken up with my boyfriend. The breakup has been really hard for me, and I keep calling and texting him even though he told me not to. I don’t think I will ever get over him. I’m totally heartbroken. What should I do? Read More »