Hi Elsa, I’ve been through two disastrous marriages, and I’m wondering what fate has in store for me now. As I reflect on the past 35 years, I see a pattern of allowing myself to be a doormat when it … Read More…
Hi Elsa, I seem to attract emotional cripples who balk when I won’t put up with their shabby behavior. I was content to have fantasy-riddled correspondences with foreign penpals. But then I met T. We clicked instantly. We discovered a … Read More…
Hi Elsa, I am a single woman at midlife. I am seriously starting to wonder if I will ever find and marry my life companion. I have built for myself a secure and pleasant life. I enjoy my work, hobbies … Read More…
Hi Elsa, I have been carrying a lot of weight on my body for many years. I can’t seem to take it off anymore. My problem is motivation and inconsistency with exercise. Any suggestions to help me move into a … Read More…
Hi Elsa, I’m in college, and currently live at home. My mum is chronically ill, and was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her hands and feet. She and I have issues dealing with one another at the best of … Read More…
Hi Elsa, My life is going perfectly, and yet I’m not happy! Or rather, I’m a worried, anxious mess. I recently got engaged, to a wonderful man who I’m absolutely head over heels in love with. My daughter is a … Read More…
Dear Elsa, For the past six months, I’ve been worried I was HIV positive. I finally took an AIDS test, and came out negative. I have doubts though, because I still feel very sick. I’ve consulted the doctor about my … Read More…
Dear Elsa, I need closure. Several years ago, I tried to have a serious relationship with a good friend of mine. But he was in the military and in no way interested in settling down. Despite being 3000 miles apart, … Read More…
Hi Elsa, My husband and I are having serious problems right now. We’ve been married almost ten years. The list of issues is too long to go into, but I’m beginning to feel like I’m just waiting for the ball … Read More…
Hi Elsa, I am feeling really funky lately and it’s a feeling that comes back to me repeatedly. I get very paranoid about my relationship and tend to either lash out in anger or sink into depression. I try not … Read More…