Advice from Annie Lane.
I read your postings in our local newspaper every day, and I’ve noticed that you often tell people to seek help from a professional counselor before making big decisions.
I agree this is an important step, but I’ve found that counselors and psychologists are so busy that they either aren’t taking new clients or they only want to do so via a computer. They want to counsel you through Zoom, which is not face-to-face. During the pandemic, lots of doctors did business this way, but my feeling is you have to get comfortable with a counselor before you start telling them intimate things about yourself. Doing this through a computer isn’t my idea of getting anything accomplished.Virtual therapy has indeed boomed since the pandemic, through services such as BetterHelp and Talkspace as well as through private practices.
For some, it can increase convenience and accessibility, but you’re right that it doesn’t compare to in-person, face-to-face care. Keep at your search for an in-person counselor. You can find resources on the Psychology Today website under “Find a Therapist.” Good luck!: Is it OK to get engaged at 17? For some context, I am currently 16, and so is my boyfriend. I am graduating high school in 2025 at 17, and my boyfriend is graduating in 2026 at 18.
If you two are meant to be together forever, like you say, there’s no harm in waiting until you’re older and really ready for this ultimate level of commitment.Annie Lane offers common-sense solutions to everyday problems. She's firm, funny and sympathetic, echoing the style of her biggest inspiration, Ann Landers. She lives outside Manhattan with her husband, two kids and two dogs. When not writing, she devotes her time to play dates and Play-Doh. Write her: dearannie@creators.
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