Going Through A Dry Spell
Dear Tacit, My partner and I seem to be going through a dry spell, sexually. How might we be able to get back to the closeness and fun we once...
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Feeling Under-Appreciated
Dear Tacit, I think of myself as a good friend. I am kind and helpful and can always be counted on when someone I care about has a problem or
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Damaged By The Pandemic
Dear Tacit, The pandemic did damage to some of my relationships. People I cared about had very different beliefs and behaviours than I did. How...
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Raging Bull – Develop More Tolerance
Dear Tacit, I have developed some anger issues – everything seems to set me off these days. My fuse is short and I snap quickly. What can I do...
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Can Old Dogs Really Learn New Tricks?
Dear Tacit, Is it really possible to change who we are? I’m up there in years and have been doing things a certain way for a long time. It just...
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Terrible Procrastinator
Dear Tacit My son is a terrible procrastinator – whenever there is a deadline for something he needs to do, he puts it off until the very last...
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Do Animals Help People Feel Better?
Dear Tacit, Do animals really help people feel better? Signed Animal Lover Dear Animal Lover, Yes, animals really can help people feel...
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Date Night Doldrums
Dear Tacit, How can my partner and I spice up our date nights? Signed: Date Night Doldrums Dear Date Night Doldrums, Many couples feel pressure...
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Stop The Onset of An Anxiety Attack
Dear Tacit, Sometimes, out of the blue, my heart starts racing and my chest gets tight. I know it’s the onset of an anxiety attack, but there...
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Hard Time Accepting Compliments
Dear Tacit, I have a really hard time accepting compliments. Whenever someone says something nice to me, about me, I get very uncomfortable and...
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Trouble Getting To Sleep
Dear Tacit, Now that it’s sunny out again and the days are longer, I am having more trouble getting to sleep. Any suggestions? Signed: Eyes Wide...
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My Friend Needs Some Mental Health Support
Dear Tacit, My friend needs some mental health help. I think she needs to see a counsellor. But how do I convince her to do this? Signed: Just...
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