Q: I have a friend who is always gossiping. I’ve told her about it but she gets angry with me and doesn’t even seem to realize when she is doing it. I’m not sure how to help her. Is it possible that she has some deeper problems that cause her to gossip? A: Gossip can [...]

Q:I am always feeling guilty about everything and friends tell me that I have a guilt-complex. How can I tell if I have an obsession with guilt or if God is convicting me about something? A: This is an excellent question in terms of how it is worded because you distinguish between the “feeling” of [...]

Q: How do I know if I am addicted to a behavior? I would be able to tell if I had an addiction to something like alcohol or gambling, but what about keeping an orderly house? A: Compulsive behavior can be confused with addiction because both involve repetitive behaviors and feelings of being out of [...]

Q: I am a perfectionist and have a hard time changing? Is there any hope for me? A: Depending on how much of a perfectionist you are will determine how much work it would take to change your behavior. Perfectionism has been used loosely to describe any behavior that strives for order, accuracy and/or excellence. [...]