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Is it love or something else?

Q. I’m not sure how to handle this. I really like my boyfriend but I don’t love him. He tells me he loves me all the time and I say “I love you too.” I feel horrible. Should I tell him? Should I just break up with him? Should I keep on with this lying? – 15-year-old Mary Jo’s ...

Experiences shape life philosophy

Q. What’s the best life advice you have? Mary Jo’s Response: Wow! What a great question! Let me first say that each of us is unique. What guides my life may not inspire you, although I hope at least some of my message touches your heart. I will start with two stories. I share them because ...

Podgurski to receive AASECT Humanitarian Award

Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski has been awarded the American Association for Sexuality Education, Counseling and Therapy Humanitarian Award, the AASECT's highest award. The award is presented to an individual or group who has contributed to the field of human sexuality through charitable events, ...

Parents need reminders too

Q. I don’t have a question this time. I just wanted to report back. I wrote to you about my family fighting, and you answered me in your column. I showed the column to my parents, like you suggested. A miracle happened. They got all weird, kind of embarrassed. They asked me if I told you my ...