Dear Chereen, I gave birth to my daughter in September of 2020 but she was NICU because of complications when I birthed her. I too stayed in hospital from the complications. Already, I felt bad it was my fault she had to go NICU but then my milk was thin so she could only do…
Dear Chereen, My cousin just announced she is getting married. The thing is we had no idea, when I got married I told her soon as I met my future husband. We don’t talk as much as we did because life is busy, but I still would’ve loved for her to get excited to share…
Dear Chereen, What does one do about two-faced people that pretend to be nice to you but talk about you behind your back? Someone I’ve been there for said some mean things about me to an acquaintance. I wasn’t meant to know but should’ve known better cos she hurt my friends before. Now I’m hurt…
Dear Chereen, I have been asked for marriage but I am divorced. I am questioning about getting married to a guy with kids. Is it okay that I am having issues with the idea of it? Sincerely, M Dear M, It’s okay to be honest with yourself about what you can and cannot handle when…
Dear Chereen, I have been talking to someone for more than a year with the intent of getting to know him for marriage. The problem is he’s not mentioned it in months and when I do he changes the subject or rushes to go the convo has dwindled these days. My parents know I’m speaking…
Dear Chereen, How do I overcome the feeling of never being good enough? Sincerely, LK Dear LK, But you are good enough, and you always will be more than enough. This feeling could be a variety of things such as not having supportive people around you, a tough and critical childhood, comparing yourself to others,…
Dear Chereen, I was engaged to get married. My fiance ghosted me 2 weeks before the wedding with his family. Blocked us, wouldn’t answer calls, told mutual friends to not get involved, long distance so we let go. Now it’s been 6 months and they have returned asking for us to reconsider because they realize…
Dear Chereen, What do I do about “friends” that I no longer speak to that have taken it upon themselves to treat me badly instead? They were apathetic and vicious during corona, using words to regularly hurt me, with no care about my circumstances. This lack of compassion has me never wanting to be friends…
Dear Chereen, How do I deal with a friend that constantly gives me advice (without me asking) but doesn’t like receiving it from me? Sincerely, D Dear D, Since a friendship falls under the relationship category, then it’s important to set boundaries in order for the friendship to continue to grow. It seems that you…
Dear Chereen, How do I get over a long friendship that faded over time? My heart hurts though I know it’s for the better. Sincerely, K Dear K, Friendships are a type of relationship so it’s natural that they will hurt when they come to an end. You might know that it’s for the best,…