“A warm, engaging, deceptively simple tribute to innate wisdom. May we all learn from such loveable teachers.”
— Dennis Palumbo – screenwriter My Favorite Year, author the Daniel Rinaldi mysteries
“A beautiful, heartfelt, and entertaining book, that gives the reader a deep understanding of the profound relationship between the human psyche and the souls of the other animals with whom we share this planet.”
— Linda Buzzell, co-editor Ecotherapy – Healing with Nature in Mind
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- Should one be the “giver” in a relationship?hey hey peg asks: I have been dating this guy for 9 months and lately I haven’t been feeling that great about my relationship. I just want to know if I am in an emotionally healthy relationship or not. Since we started dating this guy has stopped texting me first. ... read more
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- What to do when your parent tells you your relationship won’t lastAwerpia asks: I’m very disturbed and confused. I don’t know what my mother wants from me. Today she smiles and asks about my girlfriend and the next day she’s saying all sorts of things. Mother has only seen pictures of my girlfriend. And from her attitude she seems willing to ... read more
- How to deal with parents not accepting your bisexualityVedanova asks: I’m bisexual. Yesterday I came out to father. I went to his office and I could feel my heart beating very fast. I was very nervous. He was watching a movie on TV so I waited some time and then we went to get some food. When we ... read more
- What to do when you’re attached to someone with ambivalent feelingsRebel Kid asks: Lately I’ve been really upset. I met a girl online 7 months ago and we both like each other. 6 months ago she asked me out but broke up with me two days later because she thought we do not know each other enough and that she’s ... read more
- He’s a Tramp! … the hardest quality to attainOver all the years I’ve run this website, I’ve talked about lots of movies – some good, some great, some maybe not so great. But I’ve always insisted on one being my favorite. My favorite love story, my favorite musical, my favorite everything. And with the sexiest, most charming leading ... read more
- What to do when they say they need to break up to concentrate on their career.hey hey peg asks: I have been in a relationship for last 6 months and I really really love this guy and its pretty serious.It was going all good but just two days ago he told me that this is not gonna work out. He would get distracted from his ... read more
- Is it possible to trust someone completely?PERFECTION asks: When you fully trust someone does that mean you don’t get jealous anymore? What does it mean to really fully trust someone? Hi PERFECTION – That’s a really great question. I think there are two answers – and both are… yes. Here’s what I’m thinking. I ... read more
- The Aquarian Apocalypse …a fable for our times…Certain kinds of stories transcend place and time. For example, did you know that almost every land on Earth has some version of Cinderella, long before they’d have heard them from each other? One that seems to show up in every culture that existed around the ancient Mediterranean ... read more
- How to choose where to live when you each want different thingsMiss Pawco asks: I wish to seek some relationship advice from you and to gain a third person perspective apart from his or mine or any biased friend. I am a career oriented woman working in a metropolitan city and very much in love with city life. My boyfriend is currently ... read more
- Should one share a gift with others?Maya asks: Hey Shirelle Are relationship gifts meant to be shared? For instance say I am in a relationship. My boyfriend buys me something for our Anniversary, then I permit my sister wear it, or maybe she takes it without asking me, and I am like, very okay with sharing it. Tell ... read more
- Should you worry if your different-sex partner kisses someone of their sex?Outcast asks:Lately my girlfriend told me she kissed her female friend. Her reason was that her friend was nice and she was curious to see how it felt kissing another girl. It’s been two weeks since she told me . But I think I lost that trust towards her, though ... read more
- My Friend Mutt – the need to use your full mindMy dear friends, I usually write you from a place of tail-wagging joy. Though sometimes I have written you from sadness, or from anger. But today I’m maybe the saddest and angriest I’ve ever been. One of my very best friends ever passed away a couple of weeks ago. I ... read more