Dear Katie,
I'm 23 years old and about a year ago I broke up with my boyfriend, who I'd been with for three years. Our relationship had always been on/off (his decision).I never felt he really cared about me and I cried all the time. I finally realised it would never change and I eventually broke up with him, but he just carried on treating me badly, sending me nasty messages. I am just so hurt and keep thinking about the past.
Jenny, Clontarf, Dublin

Dear Jenny,
Breaking up is never easy, especially when you're been put through a rough time. Naturally, you will find it hard to move on and trust again. By you realising he's not the one for you is a good start to moving on and getting over him. You deserve to be treated with a lot more respect. There are plenty of men out there, just take your time and you'll find the one that's right for you. Try not to dwell on the past.

Dear Katie,
My son of 35 got married last year. I'd always hoped that I'd be able to become friends with the girl he married. The problem is that she doesn't like me. I know my son is aware of the situation, yet he never says anything to her. They are now expecting their first child and I'm hoping she'll let me be apart of my grandchild's life.
Susan, Midleton, Co Cork.

Dear Susan
Talking solves a lot of problems. I suggest that you sit down with both of them and explain exactly how you're feeling. Tell them both how much you would like them to be a bigger part of your life and how important it is for you to have a part in your grandchild's life. Be the nice one, and keep trying with her.

Dear Katie,
I used to always have a high sex drive, but when I found out my boyfriend had cheated on me I broke up with him and went off the idea of sex. I'm now going out with someone else but my sex drive hasn't come back. Has my ex destroyed my sex drive?
Julianna, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

Dear Julianna,
Of course he hasn't ruined your sex drive! But it looks like he has caused some serious trust issues. They way to get back the sex drive you used to have is to put the past behind you, along with all the bad memories. Explain to your boyfriend how you're feeling, tell him to take it slow and ask him to make you feel loved again.