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One-sided relationship

I've been in a relationship with someone since the summer of 2019. Lately, I've increasingly noticed that I'm finding it harder to tolerate his behavior: - He is always "busy," which actually means gaming, so he doesn't contribute to any chores. - He never cleans. - He doesn't do the dishes. - He never cooks unless it's just for himself. - He doesn't tidy up. - He often orders me…

Answered by Wouter Schippers

Accepting my shoulder prosthesis

On October 18, I underwent surgery and received a reversed shoulder prosthesis. I had fallen from a high ladder, and the head of my upper arm was shattered. I am now in the phase where I need to rebuild muscle strength to use my arm as well as possible again. I feel like the prosthesis is something outside of myself, and that I need to learn to accept it as…

Answered by Martijn Thomas

Fear of talking to parents

I have a girlfriend (I'm 19 years old). But I don't dare to ask my parents if I can meet up with her. This applies to any person I know, actually. I don't dare to ask my parents anything, even though they are not bad people.

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Addicted or just a problem?

I have a question. A few times a year and sometimes every month, I take an overdose of Oxazepam and Quetiapine to avoid feeling anything. I don't take this medication on a regular basis. Can this be labeled as an addiction or is it just a problem? Last time I took 125mg Quetiapine and 30 mg Oxazepam.

Answered by Wouter Schippers

People look at my wife while answering my questions

Whenever I ask someone something out of curiosity (even my adult sons), and my wife is present, people often look at my wife when responding. This happens with waiters, acquaintances, and even my sons. I've even mentioned it before, but it still happens. It feels very uncomfortable for me. What could be the reason for this?

Answered by Wouter Schippers

Patterns

I had a difficult childhood in which I often felt unsafe and vulnerable. Since I entered puberty, I've had continuous relationships. Now I suspect that this pattern is a way for me to create a sense of security somewhere. I've been in a steady relationship for five years now, which is going very well. However, I notice that I increasingly crave the freedom that I've missed all these years.

Answered by Martijn Thomas
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