My Dislike for My Daughter's Boyfriend Changed When I Saw the Bruise - Ask Ellie

A mother writes to Ellie about her daughter's abusive boyfriend, who would force her to do "floor combat" and leave bruises on her. Ellie advises the mother to end the relationship and protect her daughter from further harm. In another letter, a woman confesses to having strong feelings for her surgeon and wants to be in a relationship with him. Ellie cautions her against pursuing the surgeon and advises her to seek counseling for her obsession.