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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 in-laws refuse to 'share' our son

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses striking out on your own, possessive parents-in-law, when your dream job turns out to be not that great, and when you don’t want to visit your boyfriend’s parents ever again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 201712 minEp. 69

Dear Viv: I'm afraid of people judging my age-gap relationship

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses worrying about looking old, how to deal with age gap judgement, when smoking gets in the way, and dealing with different lifestyles in a relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201720 minEp. 67

Dear Viv: My 7-year-old wants me to straighten her hair

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your mother-in-law gives you presents you hate, how to react if your 7-year-old wants her hair straightened, getting teenagers to revise for GCSEs, and long-distance relationships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 201710 minEp. 65

Dear Viv: I found a used condom in my son's bedroom

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your finances are mismatched in a relationship, a sibling taking advantage of your parents, what to say to a sexually active teenage son, and how to keep your relationship alive when life becomes “one big parentfest” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201713 minEp. 64

Dear Viv: How can I feel excited about the future?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses how to cope with being long-term single, what to do when you've lost your faith in men, what to do when your flatmate might be hiding a pregnancy, and how to comfort a friend who's going through a hard time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 201711 minEp. 63

Dear Viv: I need to break up with my boyfriend, but he's in a bad place

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses the trouble with working in a family business, feeling like you’ve missed your chance in life, the boyfriend who won’t let you dump him, and what to do when your workmates literally make you sick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 201713 minEp. 62

Dear Viv: I introduced two friends and now they're leaving me out

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when shift work affects a relationship, how to deal with confusing job offers, when new friends steal your old friends, and how to decide whether to go back to work after maternity leave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 07, 201713 minEp. 61

Dear Viv: My new job isn't making me happy

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when moving in with a boyfriend is complicated, how to build a relationship with a new family member, and how to cope when a new job turns out differently to how you’d hoped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 20178 minEp. 60

Dear Viv: I don't want children, but my fiancé does

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your partner really wants to become a parent – but you don’t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 201710 minEp. 59

Dear Viv: I have mixed feelings about a surprise third baby

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when a friend ignores your advice, how to handle a surprise third pregnancy, and how to feel more confident Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201711 minEp. 58

Dear Viv: How can I choose between my husband and my parents at Christmas?

On this week's podcast it's a Christmas special. Viv discusses what to do when an elderly relative wants to be alone, choosing between family on Christmas day, and grandparents who buy overly expensive gifts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201613 minEp. 56

Dear Viv: How do I make friends at my new job?

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses how to decide when to get pregnant, breaking up with a "perfect" boyfriend, and what to do when your new colleagues don’t ask you out for after-work drinks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 201613 minEp. 54

Dear Viv: I can no longer be around my toxic friend

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses a disagreement over DIY, letting go of a toxic friend, how to avoid the work Christmas party, and what to do when your children want a dog and you don’t Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 201615 minEp. 52

Dear Viv: I want to break up with my friend

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses a friend's new boyfriend, getting rid of a bad friend, competing baby names, and marital arguments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 201611 minEp. 50

Dear Viv: Should I keep my unexpected pregnancy?

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses a spoilt sister, a family divided by the EU referendum, and an unexpected pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201611 minEp. 49

Dear Viv: He's finally faced his drink problem - but it's too late

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses a partner with a drinking problem, being friends with an ex, moving in with a homeowner boyfriend, and a brother who's distancing himself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 201615 minEp. 48

Dear Viv: My pregnant friend doesn’t know how lucky she is

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses how to deal with a pregnant friend when you're struggling to conceive, a neighbour with some noisy visitors, asking for a pay rise, and a politically insensitive father Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201615 minEp. 47

Dear Viv: My husband's absolutely useless with money

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses a husband who's a big spender, dealing with big life decisions while you're still grieving, getting stuck in a bad drinking habit and worrying about the kid next door Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201616 minEp. 46

Dear Viv: Is it OK to charge my daughter rent?

In this week’s podcast, Viv discusses whether to charge your child rent, a line manager from hell, a daughter caught up in negative comparisons, and being terrified of confrontation at work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201612 minEp. 45

Dear Viv: I'm stuck between my mum and my sister

In this week's podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your mother compares your sister to you, what to say to a friend who has been made redundant, a boyfriend who never listens, and a mother-to-be worried about kids and digital overload Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 201614 minEp. 44

Dear Viv: Do I *have* to go to my ex's wedding?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses what it means when you have a sex dream about your colleague, managing an overweight child, going to your ex's wedding, and being pregnant when you thought your baby days were over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201613 minEp. 43

Dear Viv: My parents are cyber-stalking me

On this week’s podcast, Viv discusses what to do when your parents are constantly on social media, who should pay for a bridesmaid’s dress, the colleague who copies everything you wear, and how to stay friends after a break-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 201614 minEp. 42

Dear Viv: I feel overwhelmed by life

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses feeling overwhelmed by life, children turning into bullies, going back to work after 3 years as a stay-at-home mum, and what to do when your ex zombies you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201615 minEp. 41

Dear Viv: Should we split up over whether or not to have kids?

On this week's podcast, Viv discusses whether to let an 18-year-old go to Ibiza, boyfriends who want babies when you don’t, annoying desk-mates at work, and stressing about baby names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201616 minEp. 40
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