The Importance of Telling Your Boyfriend About Your Family History

Cheryl: My boyfriend told me he had an ex-girlfriend. Stephen: You need to tell him a little bit more about your family history and how you think that is feeding your preoccupations. Cheryl: Is it significant that I'm involved with a man who has lots of relationships with ex-girlfriends? In other words, am I drawn to this guy in part because he stirs this ancient stuff up? Steve Almond: Playing the cop in a relationship is reminiscent of your aunt finding those diapers and your mom saying, hack into this email.