Posts by Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.
My Husband Wants a Divorce
Dear Doctor Life Advice, My husband and I have been married for two months, and he already wants a divorce. We have been together for five years and we have lived together for the past two years. This is my first marriage. My husband has been married twice before, and I am his third wife.…
Read MoreDepression and Self Harm in a Young Teenager
A teenage girl is having depression, feeling suicidal, and is engaging in self harm behavior. She is asking for ways to stop harming herself. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I am a 14 year old girl. I have depression, and anxiety. I harm myself and feel suicidal. I would like to know some good ways to…
Read MoreMy Boyfriend is Active on Online Dating Sites
A woman has just realized that her boyfriend has been active on online dating sites. She is wondering if this is alright, and if she should address him. Dear Doctor Life Advice, My old boyfriend and I have resumed our exclusive relationship. Years ago he told me he always looked online on dating sites, ”just to…
Read MoreHow do I Ask Her Out?
“How do I ask her out” is a question plaguing the mind of may teenage boys who are shy and having a hard time asking out the girl they like. This question was submitted by a 16 year old young man who is wondering exactly that. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I am 16 years old…
Read MoreMy Husband Had Sex With My Sister
Dear Doctor Life Advice, My husband had sex with my sister five years ago. Now, all of sudden, every time we have sex he wants to act it out on me. She just started coming around again when I’m not around. Do you think they are back at it again? Signed: Concerned Wife Dear Concerned…
Read MoreTeenage Sex and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
This article answers a two-fold question: can condoms “totally” prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and is teenage sex alright in the view of the society. It is a fascinating and timely question as both of these phenomena are very common, and a concern on every teenager and every parents’ mind. Dear Doctor Life Advice I…
Read MoreIn Love with a Suspected Terrorist
A very interesting question has been submitted to me by a young woman who is concerned that she may be in love with a suspected terrorist. She has never met this man and only knows him through the news. She truly believes he is innocent and is concerned for him. She is also very confused…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
To all the mothers out there, I wish you a happy mother’s day. May you be appreciated for all of your relentless hard work, and undying love. Doctor Live Advice “The first sound that every human hears is the sound of the mother’s heartbeat in the dark lake water of the womb. This is the reason for…
Read MoreMy Husband is Asking for a Trial Separation
Married couples in our modern society seem to try to address some of their doubts in their marriage by having a “trial separation.” There are many different scenarios that can lead to either a permanent or temporary separation. Every single case is unique. This article answers a question submitted by a woman whose husband is asking for…
Read MoreChallenges of Dating a Single Parent
Dating a single parent is riddled with challenges and difficulties. This article addresses some of these challenges. Dear Doctor Life Advice I am dating a single father who has a crazy ex-wife. It seems to me that the more happy he feels, the more his ex-wife uses their child to manipulate him. Their marriage ended…
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