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How can I stop having sex with a man who doesn't respect me?

A young woman keeps sleeping with a man who is only interested in no-strings sex. Mariella Frostrup says she has to realise that she is in controlThe dilemma I am a 28-year-old woman. For six months I...

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How do I let my obese friend know that I don't fancy him?

A woman is in a close relationship with a 'lovely' man but doesn't fancy him because he is obese. Mariella Frostrup says she shouldn't feel guilty about letting him downThe dilemma I've been getting...

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I can't believe it, but my father has been having affairs...

A young woman has discovered that her father has been unfaithful to her mother for years and now feels totally disillusioned. Mariella Frostrup says she shouldn't judgeThe dilemma Last night my mum...

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We live together, but my boyfriend doesn't want to marry me

A woman in her late 60s wants to get married to her new partner – but he's happy with things the way they are. Mariella Frostrup tells her to stop worrying about conventionThe dilemma My partner and I...

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I can't face my daughter's teacher, as my husband had an affair with her

A woman wants to change her daughter's school because her husband once had an affair with the teacher. Mariella Frostrup says it's time to bury her resentmentThe dilemma Three years ago I discovered my...

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I'm a gay man, but now I am feeling attracted to women

A gay man who is attracted to women is confused about his sexuality. Mariella Frostrup tells him to relax and find out what works best for himThe dilemma I have known I was gay since I was a boy, but...

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My partner's negativity gets me down

A happy, optimistic man is brought down by the relentless negativity of his partner. Mariella Frostrup tells him to stop always looking on the bright side of lifeThe dilemma I have been living with my...

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My husband is dead, so should I stop his monthly payment to his first wife?

A widow wonders if she should now stop her late husband's financial contribution to his first wife. Mariella Frostrup is deeply impressed by her generosityThe dilemma When I met my husband, it was love...

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Pornography is everywhere, and I think it's changing how we feel about sex

A woman says the widespread use of explicit material is putting her off sex, and she wants protection from pornography. Mariella Frostrup says she is not aloneThe dilemma Why is it only children who we...

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I feel angry, jealous, self-obsessed and lost – and I need to change

A woman in her 20s feels she's squandered her life so far. But, says Mariella Frostrup, she hasn't lost her sense of humour – all she needs now is some perspectiveThe dilemma I have a problem taking...

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I've just discovered my husband's addiction to gay porn and meeting men

A woman has discovered that her husband is addicted to gay porn and that it has led him to experiment with other men. Mariella Frostrup says all is not necessarily lostThe dilemma I am a 38-year-old...

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I don't want children but worry my husband is getting broody

A young woman loves her lifestyle too much to want children, but worries that her husband feels differently. Mariella Frostrup says suffragettes did not fight for such shallow choicesThe dilemma I am...

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I want to leave my abusive husband but I'm too frightened

A woman who lives with an abusive husband is too frightened to leave him. Mariella Frostrup explains what she needs to do to break freeThe dilemma I am 28 years old and have been with my husband for...

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Should I break up with my long-term friend?

A woman wonders whether to break ties with an old friend who has let her down. Mariella says friendships are worth fighting forThe Dilemma I don't know whether or not to "break up" with a long-term...

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Should I tell my girlfriend that I'm addicted to flirting online?

A middle-aged man in a happy relationship can't stop flirting with women online. Should he stop? Mariella Frostrup weighs up the perils of secretive passionsThe dilemma I am a 48-year-old man and have...

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How can I stop having sex with a man who doesn't respect me?

A young woman keeps sleeping with a man who is only interested in no-strings sex. Mariella Frostrup says she has to realise that she is in controlThe dilemma I am a 28-year-old woman. For six months I...

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How do I let my obese friend know that I don't fancy him?

A woman is in a close relationship with a 'lovely' man but doesn't fancy him because he is obese. Mariella Frostrup says she shouldn't feel guilty about letting him downThe dilemma I've been getting...

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I can't believe it, but my father has been having affairs...

A young woman has discovered that her father has been unfaithful to her mother for years and now feels totally disillusioned. Mariella Frostrup says she shouldn't judgeThe dilemma Last night my mum...

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We live together, but my boyfriend doesn't want to marry me

A woman in her late 60s wants to get married to her new partner – but he's happy with things the way they are. Mariella Frostrup tells her to stop worrying about conventionThe dilemma My partner and I...

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I can't face my daughter's teacher, as my husband had an affair with her

A woman wants to change her daughter's school because her husband once had an affair with the teacher. Mariella Frostrup says it's time to bury her resentmentThe dilemma Three years ago I discovered my...

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