Fran Dorf | The Daily Muse - Part 2

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Disclaimer: The advice in this column is Fran Dorf's personal thoughts. It is not to be construed as a professional opinion. Fran recommends seeking the advice of a trained professional for any serious matter. Fran Dorf writes the "Just Ask Me" column at the Daily Muse. Fran is a psychotherapist-clinical social worker and author of three acclaimed novels. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in anthologies, national periodicals, and literary journals, and she's working on a memoir. Fran also writes a blog, The Bruised Muse. In her spare time, she reads everything, rants about politics, Zumba dances, skis, plays tennis, travels, and plays with her grandchild, Maya.

  • Help! My Friends are Facing off on Facebook
    Help! My Friends are Facing Off on Facebook
    December 21, 2011, No comments

    Your friends are in the middle of a divorce—and they’re putting their (very personal) problems out for the Facebook world to see. Our advice columnist gives some practical tips to a reader facing this sticky (and all-too-common) social media issue.

  • Help! I'm the Breadwinner and He's Jealous
    Help! I’m the Breadwinner—and He’s Jealous
    December 7, 2011, No comments

    Of course we celebrate the fact that today, women can make as much as, or more than, men. But what do you do if your guy is feeling intimidated by your salary? Our advice columnist weighs in on this potentially tricky situation.

  • Help! I Can't Stand my Family at the Holidays
    Help! I Can’t Stand my Family at the Holidays
    November 23, 2011, 2 Comments

    The holidays are meant to be enjoyed with your loved ones—but what if yours leave you embarrassed, disgusted, and stressed? Our advice columnist weighs in how to put up with the most trying of relatives.

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    Help! I Think a Friend has an Eating Disorder
    November 9, 2011, 2 Comments

    Eating disorders are a very serious and scary dilemma. What do you do if you suspect someone you care about is coping with one? No, you can’t control it for her (or him)—but you can be there, and be a positive influence.

  • Help! How Do I Help a Friend With Cancer?
    Help! How Do I Help a Friend with Cancer?
    October 12, 2011, 4 Comments

    Unfortunately, some of us will face disease at a more tender age than is fair. How can you help a friend who has recently been diagnosed with cancer? Our advice columnist helps us understand the struggle and provides some guiding words.

  • Mother-in-Law
    Help! I’m Livid with my Mother-in-Law
    September 28, 2011, No comments

    We’ve all heard tales of horrid mother-in-laws. But how do you deal, without affecting your marriage? In the second installment of Just Ask Me, our advice columnist weighs in on how to handle a mother-in-law from you-know-where.

  • Help! My Boss Won't Leave Me Alone
    Help! My Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone
    September 14, 2011, 3 Comments

    How should you deal with a creepy boss that wants to be around 24/7 on business trips? In the first Q&A session of Just Ask Me, our advice columnist tackles this sticky workplace dilemma.

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    Need Advice? Just Ask Us!
    August 31, 2011, 1 Comment

    Stumped by a work problem you just can’t solve, a relationship you just can’t fix, or a decision you just can’t make? Meet our advice columnist, Fran Dorf, who’s here to answer your most pressing questions on work, life, and everything else. (Really!)