Archive for July, 2005

Over Masturbation

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

My wife (42) and I (47) have been married for one year. I have known her for 5 years. It was an instance attraction when we met. The relationship has been extremely complex. She was sexually abuse and raped by more then one family member ...

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Dating becoming serious

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

Your advise is always logical, helpful and right on the mark. I'm now back on track with my boyfriend of two months and he is about as perfect as I've seen so far. Each time we're together, we talk, laugh and plan. The question ...

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Husband being too tyrannical with children

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

My husband and I have 3 very bright children ages 6, 8, and 9. The oldest is a girl and the two younger ones are boys. My question is how do I get my husband to listen to me when I try to point out ...

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I think my husband has an eating disorder. I need help in knowing what to do and how to help myself

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

My husband is a dedicated runner. I believe running is good as long as it is not done to the extreme. I don't know where to begin. Five or six years ago he joined a running group. Nice people dedicated to running. He developed a ...

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Lots of issues with my mother as a child and now I am a mother. I am torn about her interacting with my kids.

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

Hi. I am a 35 year old happily married mom of 2 small children. I am white,upper middle class,college degree. I have 2 unbelievably great little boys and I am lucky enough to stay home with them. I grew up in a family of ...

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Did he lose interest?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

My boyfriend and I have been together for 6 years. Lately, we have been going out with his single friends and he has been talking to other girls using the excuse that he is trying to hook his male friend up with the girls. The ...

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Sexual confusion

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

I have always had problems with anxiety and depression. So has many other people in my immediate family. Several years ago, I had debillitating anxiety that manifested as irrational worry, (i.e. despite living my whole life drug free, i worried that i would become a ...

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Sexual/ love addiction

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, July 7th, 2005

1) Sexual/Love Addiction: A year ago I met a guy. He was charming, ingratiating, fun, and we bonded in a way I had only dreamed. I would see him on weekends only. Our first sexual encounter I asked him his HIV status. Negative was his ...

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