Q: Do you think it’s inappropriate or harmful for a therapist to talk a patient through masturbating over the telephone no matter what the genders? A: I don’t think the genders matter. Otherwise, I guess I might be able to imagine a very unique scenario in...
Q: If a husband says very critical and mean things to his wife when drinking but not when sober, do these hurtful comments reflect how he really feels about his wife? Could it be subconscious feelings coming out or a total personality change not based in reality? A: I...
Q: You seem to answer lots of questions about how to get help if you’re hurting people sexually or if you are the one being hurt. You make it sound easy to tell but you’re wrong. A: It’s not easy. It’s hard! And it’s necessary. And it...
Q: My boyfriend claims he loves me but accuses me of doing all kinds of things. He is possessive and controlling. How do I deal with this and reassure him I am faithful in all aspects of our relationship? A: Your question concerns me a great deal because your...
Q: I’d like motivational assistance. I plan many things, but often quit soon after I start. I want to know how to do better. A: Motivation is just raw energy. If you eat, sleep, drink, and take care of other basic bodily needs, you do have plenty of motivation....
