Ellie
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Ellie chats at noon Wednesdays at thestar.com/elliechat.
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Teens with dying parents need support: Ellie
Teenage daughter's hostility towards mother remains after finding out about mother's stage-four cancer diagnosis. -
Wait until you’re strong to start serious talks about hurtful behaviour: Ellie
When a longtime friend is flirty with your spouse and hurting you with their behaviour, you should lessen your contact with them. -
Avoid men who declare their love right away: Ellie
Someone who asks you to move in with him right away isn't willing to put in the effort sfor a respectful relationship.
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His lying could be a coverup for deeper issues: Ellie
Lying about his whereabouts is disrespectful to you, but it could also be hiding a potential alcohol problem. -
Lying erodes trust between partners: Ellie
Couples can get past an affair, but not until dishonesty stops. -
Social skills grow with self confidence: Ellie
There’s nothing wrong with being shy, but counselling could hone ability to make contact with peers. -
Group gossip can destroy good friendships: Ellie
Before engaging in a social-media frenzy, think about the people you're hurting. -
Cut ties with toxic relationships: Ellie
There’s no use hanging on to relationships that are unhealthy to either party. -
Back off until your boyfriend deals with ex issues: Ellie
A woman wonders what to do when the mother of her boyfriend’s 7-year-old daughter wants back in their lives -
Secrets can destroy any marriages: Ellie
You need some understanding, for your own sake, as to where things turned sour. -
Tell him you're not prepared to wait forever: Ellie
He may say he's attracted to you, but it shouldn't take so much effort to convince him to commit to a relationship. -
Ellie chat for Oct 14: So you think you’re talking
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Better to move on than live with jealousy: Ellie
If your fiancé has another woman as his soulmate, it’s better to end your relationship now -
Don't hide a relationship because of religious differences: Ellie
Talk to someone, respected in each of your communities, to discuss how mixed marriages can be handled. -
Time away due to work is no reason to call off a marriage: Ellie
Spouses sometimes have to live in other places to work, so make adjustments for that. -
Find a new partner, not a new look: Ellie
Never accept the disrespect of being compared to other women or told how to dress only to please someone else's demands. -
Face your own issues, don't compare yourself to others: Ellie
Focus on being with your significant other and not what your friends are doing in their relationships. -
Consider feelings of friend before revealing your desires: Ellie
Control your 'uncontrollable emotional attraction' if you want to maintain your friendship. -
Know your rights when leaving an abusive marriage: Ellie
New mom weighing options of leaving verbally abusive husband. -
Ellie chat for Oct. 7, 2015: From love to dislike
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