What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that allows people to temporarily soothe emotional pain or stress. For emotional eaters, food provides a temporary relief and distraction... read more →
Dear Caroline, I am faced with a difficult situation. Recently, I found out that my ex-girlfriend is heavily pregnant with my child. She never even discussed with me, the fact... read more →
Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me with a situation that has been causing me a great deal of concern recently. For some time now I have feared... read more →
Taking it past the limit When I usually speak to you about self-care, you may have noticed that being mindful of alcohol consumption is frequently on the list. To be... read more →
Dear Caroline, The New Year has not brought about the positive fresh start I had been hoping for. The last twelve months have been hard. I have been working long... read more →
What is sexual assault? Any non-consensual sexual activity (even kissing and touching) is sexual assault. It is against the law and a major crime that harmfully affects people not only... read more →
Dear Caroline, I hope you can help. As avid readers of your column for many months now, we are writing to you as a couple who have exhausted all of... read more →
Dear Caroline, I am having frequent arguments with my partner as to how to teach our teenage daughter about sex and intimacy. Recently she mentioned to me that she was... read more →
Dear Caroline, I am in my early twenties and I have been struggling with some negative thoughts about myself, particularly regarding the way that I look. I have always had... read more →
Dear Caroline, A year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. I have since made a full recovery, yet the experience has caused me to consider my life choices, particularly with... read more →