Since You Asked

Am I a TV writer yet?

I'm 30. I'm doing the 12 steps. Shouldn't I be scripting hot sitcoms by now? What gives? Where's my free gift?

Cary Tennis Friday, May 3, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Since You Asked, Writers

I’m successful but depressed

I did everything right. I won all the cash and prizes. So why do I not feel life is worth living?

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 33
Life Since You Asked, depression, ocd

I had to punish myself

I knew he would be abusive, just like my father, but I had to go be with him anyway

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 37
Life Since You Asked, Jung, Carl Jung

My lover, my client

My longtime customer lost his house, moved in with me and then declared his love

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, relationships

I’m sleeping with my ex again — why?

There's nothing to it but the sex, but he makes me feel worthless

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked

Must I be the ghostly girl?

My narcissistic mother and cruel father left me fearful and in pain. Yet I want to love and do my art!

Cary Tennis Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked, Photography

He called me a slut but I want him

We were non-monogamous and happy until we had bad sex. Now he doesn't want to do it at all

Cary Tennis Thursday, Apr 25, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 47
Life Since You Asked, Sex

How to fight bad gossip

People are saying untrue things about me for no apparent reason

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Since You Asked, Gossip

I’m at a quarter-life crisis!

At 25, my plan isn't working out right

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 17
Life Since You Asked

Does my mom have BPD?

My mother has always been unstable and scary. Could she have borderline personality disorder?

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 12
Life Since You Asked

On bisexuality: An apology

Plus: I can't get close to him. We've been dating for two months and he still seems distant

Cary Tennis Friday, Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked, dating

More thinking on bisexuality

My suggestion that the "B" in LGBTQ implies legalizing plural marriage got angry replies

Cary Tennis Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 69
Life Since You Asked, Bisexuality

Throws fits when packing

My daughter-in-law has scary outbursts and temper tantrums, especially at the end of a visit

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 38
Life Since You Asked

Dating: What to say about my kid?

As a single mom dating, how much should I reveal about my child's mild intellectual disability?

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 22
Life Since You Asked, dating

21 and bi: Should I marry?

I want to travel and have other partners. But I'm engaged to the man I love

Cary Tennis Friday, Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 40
Life Since You Asked, Bisexuality

My cat died and I feel blinded

I can't believe the pain of seeing him dead

Cary Tennis Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 65
Life Since You Asked, Pets, grieving

Should I offer to help?

My nephew lost his job. If I give him money, will it hurt his pride?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, Money, Family

Raskolnikov seeks mentor

I'm madly creative without a clue how to create

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 18
Life Since You Asked, creativity

My secret condom use

My girlfriend didn't know I was using condoms even though she was taking birth control -- then all hell broke loose

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 56
Life Since You Asked, Condoms, Sex

Is journalism killing my creativity?

I'm a successful journalist, but I get stuck on novels and creative nonfiction

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Since You Asked, Writing, Writers

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