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Dear Viv: No-nonsense advice

The Poolwww.the-pool.com
Each Tuesday, The Pool’s resident agony aunt Viv Groskop tackles personal problems, emotional issues and all the nightmares of life both large and small.Viv Groskop gained her agony aunt qualifications at the School of Life, having made a load of mistakes, said a lot of idiotic things, smoked way too many cigarettes (40 a day at one time) and drunk too many glasses of wine, including wine she didn’t even like. She’s had lots of miniature everyday breakdowns where she’s used good friends, self-help books and lots of therapy to get through this occasional pain in the ass we call life. Now she's here to dispense the tough-love that your friends are too polite to give you.If you have a question for Viv, email [email protected]. All submissions will be kept anonymous.

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Episodes

Dear Viv: My ex is getting married

In this week’s podcast Viv discusses an unwelcome house guest, when your ex gets married, neighbours and babysitting angst, and whether to go into business with a friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201614 minEp. 39

Dear Viv: Maternity leave is *really* boring

In this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether to leave a job you hate, finding maternity leave boring, a brother borrowing cash and a sister-in-law who takes advantage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 201612 minEp. 37

Dear Viv: How soon is too soon to move on?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses meeting men, moving on after a divorce, friends who are child-bores, and what to do when your boss wants you to be her best friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 201612 minEp. 36

Dear Viv: My mother won’t stop comparing me with my sister

In this week’s mothers and daughters special, Viv discusses a mother sick abroad, being compared to your "perfect" sister, a long-standing family feud, and how to bring your other half round to the idea of adoption Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 201613 minEp. 35

Dear Viv: I'm split between divorced parents

In this week's episode, Viv discusses long-distance relationships, unhelpful housemates, buying a tablet for a 3-year-old, and divorced parents who think you don't visit enough Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 201613 minEp. 33

Dear Viv: My mother-in-law interferes too much

In this week's podcast, Viv answers questions about an interfering mother-in-law, a six year old with bad spelling, a wedding proposal, and office life after freelancing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 201611 minEp. 32

Dear Viv: I think my husband and I should break up

In this week's podcast, Viv answers questions about a mother who's desperate for a boy baby, an office romance gone wrong, being terminally single at nearly 30, and when to end a marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 201610 minEp. 31

Dear Viv: Why do I turn into a kid around my parents?

In this week's 'Home Truths' special, Viv discusses how to avoid behaving childishly around your parents, a girlfriend with a moany mum, having disinterested parents, and what happens when you have to move back in with your family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 201511 minEp. 30

Dear Viv: Do I have to spend Christmas with my in-laws?

In this week's Christmas special, Viv discusses how to choose who to spend Christmas with, being alone at Christmas, buying presents for children and negotiating with separated parents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 201511 minEp. 29

Dear Viv: I cheated with a schoolgate dad

In this episode of Waving, Not Drowning, Viv discusses how to end an affair, what to do if your boyfriend is too nice, feeling overlooked at work, and what to do if a friend blanks you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 201514 minEp. 28

Dear Viv: I'm the breadwinner. How will we ever afford children?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses how to support a friend who's been dumped, whether to have a baby when one of you earns less than the other, how to get rid of an annoying friend, and how to avoid loneliness as a freelancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 201512 minEp. 27

Dear Viv: I need a glass of wine every night. Do I have a problem?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses how to help a friend who can't get a date, the perils of being an unintentional matchmaker, when your best single friend suddenly gets a boyfriend, and whether a glass of wine a night constitutes a problem or not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 201513 minEp. 26

Dear Viv: How do I stay friends with my moody teenage daughter?

This week, Viv discusses what to do when your darling daughter becomes a moody teen, when double-dating doesn’t work out and how to make sure fussy eating doesn't interfere with your social life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 201511 minEp. 25

Dear Viv: how do I cope with in-laws who look down on me?

This week, Viv talks about coping with troublesome in-laws, feeling desperate to be pregnant when you're surrounded by friends with families, and being anxious about starting a new job and a new life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 08, 201515 minEp. 24

Dear Viv: Can a baby ever save a relationship?

This week Viv discusses what happens when you don’t approve of your friend’s pregnancy, when your brother’s girlfriend is a nightmare and how to make friends at the school gate - or not Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 201510 minEp. 23

Dear Viv: Help! I'm turning into my mother!

This week Viv discusses nearly having an affair, splitting an heirloom necklace between three sisters, turning into your mother, and noisy neighbours Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 201511 minEp. 22

Dear Viv: In My Head Special

In this week's In My Head special, we talk about what it's like when you feel like you're not good enough, how to help a daughter with depression, and what to do when you're anxious but nothing fixes it long term Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 20158 minEp. 21

Dear Viv: How do I escape the tyranny of the timeline?

In this week’s The Tyranny of The Timeline special, we talk about the demands one woman places on a relationship after nine months, the reality of getting that major promotion after 40, and how to deal with life when your timeline is out of whack with your friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 201511 minEp. 20

Dear Viv: My sister says I'm fat-shaming her. Am I?

In this week's episode, Viv discusses what happens when your sister suddenly puts on a lot of weight, time without kids for the first time ever, how to cope with a sudden awareness of your own mortality and how important is it to be nice to other people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 20158 minEp. 19

Dear Viv: My boyfriend dumped me over my sick mum

This week Viv discusses what happens when a break-up happens in the middle of a crisis, turning 30 and feeling like you've achieved nothing, and what to do when your friend steals your wedding idea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20159 minEp. 18

Dear Viv: will you look after my kids for the summer holidays?

This week's episode of Waving, Not Drowning, is a parenting special. Viv discusses coping with the school holidays, understanding negative feelings, sending your daughter on holiday with other people, and what happens when your ex meets someone new. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 201515 minEp. 17

Dear Viv: How do I face down my ex and his new partner?

In episode 16 of Waving, Not Drowning, Viv discusses encountering exes at weddings, whether it's appropriate to joke about a serious illness, listening to a moany boyfriend, and how to survive office cut-backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 201514 minEp. 16

Dear Viv: Are body jibes just a part of internet dating?

In episode 15 of Waving, Not Drowning, Viv Groskop talks dating app insults, redundancy rumours, other people's bad parenting, and strippers at stag do's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 201517 minEp. 15

Dear Viv: My retired parents are getting a divorce

In this week's episode of Waving, Not Drowning, The Pool's agony aunt Viv Groskop discusses a cheating boyfriend, a drastic career change, older parents getting divorced, and giving an 11-year-old his own laptop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 201515 minEp. 14

Dear Viv: My sister's boyfriend is taking her over

In this week's episode of 'Waving, Not Drowning', Viv discusses a sister's nightmare boyfriend, pet wars, slacker colleagues, ante-natal groups and a racist grandmother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 201517 minEp. 13

Dear Viv: Work/life balance, what the hell is that?

In this week's episode of Waving, Not Drowning, Viv Groskop discusses the elusive concept of a work/life balance, other people's parenting, language barriers and a cat custody battle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 02, 201513 minEp. 12

Dear Viv: How much has sex changed since the late 90s?

In episode 11 of Waving, Not Drowning, Viv Groskop tackles your dating problems, including getting back out there after a divorce, how to 'sext' someone and inappropriate crushes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 201512 minEp. 11

Dear Viv: Is IVF worth it?

In this week's episode of 'Waving, Not Drowning', The Pool's agony aunt Viv Groskop talks about body image, IVF in your early 40s, overcoming job interview nerves, and what to do if your friend hates your favourite film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201513 minEp. 10
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