— Shail Singh, Chandigarh

Why do you lack confidence in your wife’s fidelity? Do you suffer from an inferiority complex in comparison with her? Never let doubts creep into your relationship for they will destroy it. Shower a lot of love on her and she will return it ten-fold.

I am a retired principal of 62. I do not fall asleep till 10.40 p.m., when the train at a nearby station arrives and I visualise all the passengers to be asleep. I generally dream of my transfer. I reach my new destination but have to return since I do not find the relieving order in my pocket.

— Des Raj Kandoria, Kandor

The stagnation in your life seems to be affecting you. You long for the days when you were busy working. This sudden idleness is the cause of your lack of sleep. You have been an educationist all your life, Why not do some social work in the same field. Collect information and open a bureau to guide children on avenues for higher education available in India.

I am a 24-year-old man in service. I usually dream of finding myself in a strange place which looks somewhat like the black hole. When I try to find my bearings, it disappears.

— Surinder Mittal, Abohar

Such a dream portrays you are faced with problems to which you are not able to find an answer. The feeling of emptiness portrays depression. You appear a person of a nervous disposition. Have confidence in your self and have a firm mind-set.

I am 17-year-old boy who is pessimistic by nature. I always dream of seeing my near and dear ones dying, and shouldering responsibilities.

— Gaurav Dhingra, Ferozepore

You are not only a pessimist but also a shirker. If you are aware of your weakness then why not try to improve upon them? Intelligence is not in realising one’s weakness but on trying to improve on it. A counsellor will be able to guide you and help you to develop a better personality.

— Vinaya Katoch