Dear Thelma: I’m trying to heal after my wife cheated on me
My wife and I have agreed to a divorce, but I feel lost and don't know what to do.
Dear Thelma: Crushing on my cousin and struggling to let go
I can’t help but wonder – if things were different, would it ever be possible for us to be together?
Dear Thelma: Struggling with my overly jealous and sensitive girlfriend
Her excessive jealousy and sensitivity have slowly affected my personal life, causing me to doubt our relationship, and to fear that I might be heading for another failed marriage.
Dear Thelma: Should I choose a career path in the public or private sector?
I am wary of capitalist exploitation. This has led me to question the fundamental purpose of work. Is it merely to earn a living, or is it to contribute to society?
Dear Thelma: How can I protect my daughter yet let her connect with her half-brother?
While my relationship with my ex-husband is cordial, I have maintained a distance from his new wife due to her hostile behaviour towards me.
Dear Thelma: Stuck in a loveless marriage, but guilty thinking of divorce
I am tired. Tired of feeling unfulfilled, lonely, taken for granted, and trapped in a marriage that offers me little joy or companionship.
Dear Thelma: Who will take care of my spastic son when I am gone?
I feel a tremendous weight on my shoulders, knowing that I am responsible for the well-being of my son, but also recognising my own limitations as I age.
Dear Thelma: Our domineering mum is ruining our lives
Their parenting styles have left deep emotional scars, compounded by their disapproval of my hobbies and career aspirations. My mother's controlling behaviour really affected my sense of self-worth and individuality.
Dear Thelma: I'm upset and angry that my girlfriend dumped me
When we first started dating, we were so good together, we could and did talk about everything and anything under the sun. We laughed together a lot. We loved each other deeply.
Dear Thelma: I'm so worried as my son's job and marriage are going south
Despite his intelligence and capabilities, he appears to encounter difficulties in maintaining employment. Additionally, my son's marriage seems to be facing significant challenges. ... I fear that their relationship might be deteriorating.
Dear Thelma: I'm feeling hurt and unfulfilled as my partner mocks, gaslights me
His response, laced with excuses and defensiveness, added to my distress. At that moment, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of disappointment.
Dear Thelma: I'm happily married, but feeling miserable being so far away from family
Their absence weighs heavily on my mind, and I miss them terribly. I feel that I am missing out on a lot of family events. I can't shake the sadness that envelops me when I think of them.
