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  • Dr Pam SpurrMy husband has destroyed my self-esteem

    I'm a wife and mother of four boys but I feel so sad and lonely I just can't believe this is as good as it gets. My husband is so abusive when we have arguments, it has completely destroyed my self-esteem. Please help.

  • Dr Pam SpurrI treat my wonderful boyfriend badly

    Dear Dr Pam... In my last relationship, I found out that my partner had been cheating on me all along with another girl - and his friends knew the whole time. I am now with a perfect boyfriend who is really good to me, but I keep trying to push him away. Please help.

  • Dr Pam SpurrMy husband has panic attacks and becomes verbally abusive

    Dear Dr Pam... my partner and his family have always had issues dealing with stress but now he gets chest pains and says it feels like he's having a heart attack. He's also verbally abusive and I've started dreading coming home from work some days. What can I do to help?

  • Dr Pam SpurrMy girlfriend shied away after sex

    Dear Dr Pam... when my girlfriend and I got together I was a bit more sexually experienced than she was, so we took things very slowly. We only told our very close friends about our relationship, but one of them made a joke which has left her blanking me. Please help.

  • Dr Pam SpurrMum's affair has sent me spiralling into depression

    Dear Dr Pam... I recently found out that my mum is having an affair. I love both my parents dearly and haven't told my dad because it would destroy him. I'm now beginning to feel like life is getting on top of me and I don't enjoy doing the things I always used to. Please help.

  • Dr Pam SpurrMy husband is using religion to bully our children

    Dear Dr Pam... my husband is so over-sensitive that I cannot have a discussion about anything - however polite or nice - with him. And now he's started forcing our children to go to four hour church ceremonies every week, which they hate. How can I help them out without it causing a war at home?

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    Our agony aunt and relationships expert Dr Pam Spurr advises brides-to-be how to beat those wedding-day nerves.

  • Dr Pam SpurrAm I depressed again?

    Dear Dr Pam... I suffered from depression when I was 16 and I think it may be coming back. I'm becoming extremely paranoid around my fiancé and am worried I might drive him away. I've also put on weight since having our baby daughter and feel things are spiralling out of control.

  • My husband may be gay

    Dear Dr Pam... I've recently discovered that my husband has been looking at gay websites and he says he doesn't love me because he doesn't know what love is. We have four children, two of which are having difficulties, and I don't know what to do.

  • Dr Pam SpurrI Miss Life In The UK

    Dear Dr Pam... I was abused as a child, and got into shoplifting as a teenager. I currently live abroad with my husband and our children, but I still suffer with bouts of depression and find myself wondering if life would be better back in Britain.