DEAR DEIDRE: I FEEL like a pathetic failure because I’m a man of almost 30 yet I’m back living at home with my parents.
I got divorced last year and can’t afford a place on my own. I shouldn’t have to rely on my parents for help but I had no choice and that hurts.
My parents keep slating my wife and I am sick of it. The sooner I can leave their house the better.
My friends don’t help. They have fantastic jobs and their girlfriends are stunning. I am the only single guy in my group and I feel inadequate.
Mates have tried to keep my spirits up by saying I am attractive, but I can’t accept compliments either. I only see failure.
My team and I are working safely from home but we are here to help you as always.
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DEIDRE SAYS: You are not a failure. Your whole generation struggles to be able to afford a place of your own.
Your parents don’t sound as if they have much insight into building self-confidence.
Tell them politely but firmly that you don’t want to hear one more word against your ex-wife.
Get exercising to lift your spirits and feel good about yourself – jogging is free.
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