Dating Forum: Playing G-d
Is it normal for a shadchan to play G-d? Someone who doesn’t know me reached out, saying that she had a guest for Shabbos and thought he may be...
Mindbiz: How Can I Be More Real?
Dear Esther,
I am a fake! I don’t think anyone, including my husband, truly knows the real me. And I’m not sure why, but lately I’m finding it harder and...
My Journey: Speech To The Suitcase
“Move aside, please,” said the slipper to the toothpaste. The toothpaste, feeling frustrated due to lack of space, kicked the soft comfy slipper. The yellow-and-white slipper started whimpering, building...
Dating Forum: Man In The Mirror
Question
I hope that you can help me, as I know you help so many others. I’m 31 years old and divorced from an abusive husband. I met my current...
Dealing With the Loneliness of Loss
By Malkie Hirsch
Loneliness.
Not something I initially thought about in the immediate aftermath of Moshe’s passing.
There was so much to do. So many things I had to learn about that...
Can This Marriage Be Saved?
Question
I saw your article in the 5TJT and thought I’d reach out. Long story short, my wife wants a divorce, and I’m looking for resources that can persuade her...
Mindbiz: Friend Needs Back-on-the-Market Makeover
Dear Esther,
My friend Susie was unhappily married for many years. Her husband was controlling and even abusive. She often talked to me about how hard it was for her...
Calendar Call
Dear Dr. Haimoff,
I have a really hard time with the High Holidays. It’s not what you think—I like the davening and even hosting meals; I just can’t manage the...
Teaching My Son Resilience With Help From the Mets
By Temima Feldman
Asher was happy to be going back to school. He was a good student, had good friends, and enjoyed the academic and social opportunities that school afforded...
Dating Forum: Managing Expectations
Question
I’m dating a woman I thought was a dream come true for me. She is beautiful inside and out. Perfect in every way is how she appears to everyone....