Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Dr. Norquist: I’ve noticed lately that the older I get the more cynical I’ve become. I remember that in my 20s and even in my 30s I was much more trusting of others, taking their word at face value, for example. I’ve lived longer now and have had more personal and interpersonal battle scars. …
Dear Dr. Norquist: I don’t know if there is anything you can say that will help, but I figure I don’t have anything to lose by asking. I have recently been laid off from my job – after seven years of hard work and long hours. I expected it was coming, so I’m not surprised. …
Dear Dr. Norquist: I’ve recently discovered that the marriage I thought was so perfect isn’t so perfect after all. Unlike in prior relationships, I thought I was marrying someone totally different from my father. I guess I duped myself again. This realization is extremely upsetting. Again, I find myself in a co-dependent relationship with a …
Dear Dr. Norquist: I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’m 29 and have never had a date. On top of my shame, I’m also embarrassed about my lack of experience. If I ever do find a man to date, I’ll be embarrassed to date him because I have no experience with being physically intimate with …
Dear Dr. Norquist: Anger is something that I feel often. I’m not happy with this aspect of who I am, but I have come to recognize it. It has been brought to my attention more than once in my 30 years! I recognize it, but I can’t seem to stop it. What can I do …
Dear Dr. Norquist: I’m hoping you can help me. I’ve never had this problem before and I don’t know what to do about it. I’m dating a woman who I really care about, yet I find myself angry at her a lot of the time. She doesn’t do anything to deserve the anger. I pride …
Editor’s note: Dr. Norquist was on vacation for the holidays and is running a letter that was published earlier in this column. Dear Dr. Norquist: My life is going OK. I don’t have any big problems to deal with. I’m settled in my job and marriage. I have a home, and pretty good health. I’m …