Mum-of-two Anita Naik has been an agony aunt for 31 years
We can’t stand each other
Q My marriage of 10 years is over, through a range of issues, including huge debt, a one-night stand and resentment about being left to do everything. We are both so angry, to the point that we can barely be in the same room. The problem is that we have two daughters, four and eight, and we want to co-parent, but I can’t see a way forward. What do we do?
A People change and fall out of love, but that doesn’t mean you have to declare war on each other. It will take work and effort, but you can still co-parent if you put the kids first. This means having rules, such as not bad-mouthing each other and ensuring that communication about the kids is about them and not your relationship issues. This will go some way to helping your girls feel secure and making sure that their needs are met.
I’M ASHAMED ABOUT LOSING MY JOB
Q I was made redundant from a job I loved at the beginning of the year. I feel desperate, broke, and ashamed, as I was there for 20 years and was made redundant so easily. My friends and family are lovely, but I can’t admit that I feel so bad. Help.
A Aside from financial worry, losing a job can also affect your mental and emotional well-being. Redundancy can make you feel rejected and alone, so you must not hi
