Philippa Perry

5 days ago | philippaperry.substack.com | Philippa Perry

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Write to me at [email protected] Subject to Terms and ConditionsThe QuestionDear Philippa,My husband is developing a second life which upsets me. He declared to me that he had “fallen in love” with a work colleague 30 years his junior. This woman sought his help and attention when she was seriously & traumatically ill and I poured my compassion on his desire to help her.

1 week ago | philippaperry.substack.com | Philippa Perry

Write to me at [email protected] Subject to Terms and ConditionsThe QuestionI’m a 43 year old man in a year long, long-distance relationship. We love and see each other whenever we can, however, my partner hasn’t introduced me to her seven year old daughter yet. Given our relationship started out as an affair, her ex-husband and father of the child vehemently opposes me to have any connection to the child. He genuinely thinks of me as a bad person.

1 week ago | open.substack.com | Philippa Perry

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1 week ago | philippaperry.substack.com | Philippa Perry

Email your problems to [email protected] subject to my Terms and ConditionsThe QuestionDear Philippa, Mine won’t appear much of a problem, I’m sure. However I’d be very grateful for your advice. I left teaching over five years ago and I looked forward to retirement. However I feel I’ve gone wrong somewhere: A lot of so-called friends are either on anti-depressants (or should be) and are demanding of my time either directly or via social media. But they give very little back.

1 week ago | philippaperry.substack.com | Philippa Perry

Write to me at [email protected] Subject to Terms and ConditionsThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The Question: I never feel good enough in relationships. I am a woman in my early thirties with a loving partner, a meaningful and respectable job, and hobbies that interest me. I dedicate a lot of time volunteering for a children’s charity and I have a large number of fun and supportive friends.