Who is Suzie?
I’m a Relate-trained counsellor, an accredited parenting educator, an agony aunt with over 15 years experience of working on UK national magazines (including eight years as agony aunt of Women’s Own), newspapers, television, radio and online and the author of 26 books – the two most recent being Teach Yourself Step-parenting and Teach Yourself Single Parenting. I was the counsellor in ‘Stepfamilies’, a major BBC1 series, helping people sort their way through the difficulties of bringing new families together.
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He wants to remain friends
I told him how i felt and he says he thinks the world of me so it was not a no. however he had just ended a long term relationship 8mnths ago and did not want another serious relationship. we recently had a massive argument and i told him i lied about how i felt about him. i do still love him and he seems to feel the same. what do i do? Continue reading
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Cinderella student
I am finding it extremely difficult living at home.I totally agree with pulling my weight but being at college 9-5 everyday and having to get home and walk the dog, make dinner and clean the house (along with having a part time job 3 nights a week) is starting to have an effect on my coursework. Continue reading
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Suicidal thoughts
I have done a lot of bad things in my life and now it’s all catching up with me. I am so upset and I wish I could turn back time a few years and start again.I know people say that nothing is worth killing yourself over. But I’m begining to think suicide is the only way out now. Continue reading
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I can’t make him love me.
I have been seeing a lovely man for 10mths now and I think I am in love with him. I have told him of my feelings but he has been very honest and said that although he feels very close to me it’s not love. Continue reading
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straight talking
My new years resolutions is to always be open and honest with people. However, I have recently found out (the hard way) that this blunt approach can offend people, or deflate them. What can I do? Continue reading
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Should I just keep schtum?
I have been married to my wife for two years and we have been seeing each other for many years before that. I feel I can be honest with her about many things, except when it gets to that tricky subject, sex. Continue reading
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Big problems with my family
I am having big problems with my family. I love my Mum and I know she cares about me but sometimes she goes mental and my brother kicks off over anything. Continue reading
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My 17 yr old son thinks he owns me
My fiancé has had to move out of our home because of alcoholic problems and stealing money and i’m at the end of my tether with my 17 year old son who thinks he owns me. Continue reading
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Timers and courses
I would like to know if you run any training courses, I work with 11 to 18 year olds at a school. I very much enjoy your books and your TV programme ‘Step Families’. I am wondering where you buy your timers. Continue reading
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stepfamily dilemma
My husband and son used to get along however, when I fell pregnant with my daughter things turned horrible. I don’t know how long I can continue to be the referee between them. Please come to Australia and help me!!!! Continue reading
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