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  Ask Uncle Issa. Disclaimer: Please be aware that the preceding response from Uncle Issa contains humorous and sarcastic explanations intended for entertainment. The section that follows provides a serious and expert perspective on the phenomenon of global warming and its effects on weather patterns. Be sure to read to the end. Question What is this talk about global warming when winters are colder than before, and wet weather is causing deluges and flooding in strange areas? Recently there was snow in some parts of the Sahara Desert – global warming, my foot! Either I am no longer a genius, or we have to redefine the word. What exactly is global warming? Is this global warming the end of the ice age? Would dinosaurs love to come back or what?   Uncle Issa's Answer: Ah, the age-old question: "If the planet's getting warmer, why am I shovelling snow off my camel in the Sahara?" Let's dive into this frosty conundrum with a sprinkle of sarcasm and a dash of science...

  A nod and a hmm a day keeps the know-it-all away  Disclaimer:  The advice provided in Part 1 by Uncle Issa is intended for humorous purposes and should be interpreted as such. The second part of this article contains expert advice and practical strategies for dealing with unsolicited advice. Remember that every situation is unique, and the best approach may vary depending on the specific context and relationship dynamics. Proceed with caution and adapt these suggestions to fit your needs. Your mileage may vary. Side effects may include increased assertiveness and a stronger sense of self. Read to the end. Question:  How do I handle someone who constantly gives unsolicited advice? He is a self-appointed life coach who dishes out advice like a malfunctioning ATM. When he saw the car I acquired on loan, he advised me on the car that I should have bought. The day he invited himself to my house and saw my TV, he advised me on which model I should have bought and t...

  Please Note: Uncle Issa offers his wisdom with a generous dose of humour and personal opinion. While the advice aims to be insightful, it is not a substitute for professional counselling or therapy. If you are experiencing serious marital difficulties, seeking guidance from a qualified relationship expert is strongly recommended. Take Uncle Issa's pronouncements with a grain of salt and a hearty laugh!   Ask Uncle Issa Question: Dear Uncle Issa. Help me to improve communication with my husband. We have been married for seven years now. My husband and I have three children. The problem is that we argue about virtually everything. I started a project recently, and he is livid about it. I put my foot down and told him that I will go on with it, with or without it. He has gone into a ‘nil by mouth,’ so we rarely talk. When we do, it is a quarrel or argument. According to him, I have no respect in the way I address issues to him. I fear that he is contemplating leaving, y...

Disclaimer:  Please be aware that the preceding response contains elements of humour and sarcasm intended for entertainment. For professional guidance on psychological issues, please consult with a qualified marriage counsellor or therapist. Ask Uncle Issa Question: Dear Uncle Issa. I am very musical. I can play many instruments, but I have chosen to specialize on the guitar. I can play most of the classics and make it sound like an orchestra. I can even play along to a song that I am hearing for the first time, which surprises many people. Sometimes I think I should quit school and join a band, but I love biology in particular and sciences in general and want to proceed with it to University, though I am not sure where that will take me. For now, it is just me and my guitar. Because I Play the guitar very well, I am invited to many parties and homes to entertain people. I am especially at my element in birthday parties. People only need to request a number and I will happily play ...

Disclaimer:  Please be aware that the preceding response contains elements of humour and sarcasm intended for entertainment. For professional guidance on relationships, please consult with a qualified marriage counsellor or therapist. Ask Uncle Issa Question : Dear Uncle Issa . I have a problem. My daughter, who has been a good girl, always asking Mummy for help with her difficult questions has changed. She is moody and in deep thought, most of the time when she’s not browsing on her phone. She is distant, yet we were so close. When I inquire, on her moodiness, she becomes hostile and tells me that she has no problem. But I notice that she soon cries herself to sleep. She spends days holed up in her room for days. She also does not get along with her brothers and sisters. I am sure she is sick. She used to be so bubbly and friendly. I really wish I could understand her and help her to overcome whatever problem she has. First I want to be able to talk to her. Please help me. Answer...

Disclaimer: The advice given here is for humour only. It is not supposed to replace an expert's advice. Prepare for some tough love, buttercup! If you're looking for coddling and validation for your… unique approach to relationships, you've come to the wrong watering hole. Uncle Issa calls it as he sees it, with a healthy dose of (perhaps uncomfortable) truth. Proceed with caution—and maybe a thick skin. The second part of this article will give you an expert’s take on the problem. Read to the end. Ask uncle Issa Question: I love being in a relationship. I have been in many of them. But there is a problem. They never last long enough. My first love, whom I had given my everything and I had so much hope in him, dumped me. Since then I find that I can’t trust any of my lovers. To avoid getting hurt after being dumped again, I usually end the relationship early. I am feeling the same about the current relationship – that I should end it before he leaves me and hurt me. If m...

  Disclaimer:  Please be aware that the preceding response contains elements of humour and sarcasm intended for entertainment. For professional guidance on relationship issues, please consult with a qualified marriage counsellor or therapist. Ask Uncle Issa Question: I am 36 years of age. My Boyfriend is 43. He makes me really happy and there is talk of settling down. I have this urge to give him a child but unfortunately he is not interested. In fact he has intimated that he doesn’t want to have any children now and in the future. His 12 year old daughter is being brought up by a woman from his past. I can’t imagine life without him, but I really need to start having children. After all, at 36 I am not getting any younger. How can I can make him understand that his 12 year old does not count as OUR child, since she is with her mother? Please help. Answer: Hello 36er. I remember when I was 36, unmarried and without a child. But that is where the similarity ends. You see, I...