| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Over-Critical Mother | 11/18/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have a problem. My mother critizes me about everything. Always has, and I'm afraid always will. ...
A: Debra, You are stuck. As long as you are dependant on them then you will have to deal with her bad ...
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| Lack of communication | 11/17/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I know you have a lot of other questions to answer,;) so I'll get right to the point. I have been ...
A: Giselle, I wouldn't jump to the assumption that this is the reason for problems in your ...
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| relationship with someone who is bipolar | 11/15/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I am seeing someone who has been diagnosed and is taking medication for bipolar. She doesn't like ...
A: Randall, It's not a relationship I would want to be in. I would suggest you research on the net and ...
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| Not Sure What To Do | 11/10/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I'm fifteen years old, sixteen in two days. I just moved in with my dad's family in August, and I'm ...
A: Jordy, I would suggest you go weekly to a counselor and talk to them. It would be helpful to you to ...
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| My fiance has not met his child | 11/9/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My fiance had a brief (3 week) relationship with a woman a few years ago. The woman found out she ...
A: Angela, If he hasn't done so already, I would suggest that he get a DNA test. This child may not ...
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| daughter/father relationship | 11/6/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My daughter is 18 years old, and my husband her father don't have a really good relationship. They ...
A: Mary, The root of the problem is that your daughter probably at some point recognized that no matter ...
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| spoiled children | 10/25/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: How can you tell if a child or even an adult is spoiled. How would you deal with an adult who throws ...
A: Everyone are spoiled in some time of our lives. It is well expected. It doesn't last. If a child ...
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| My Problem | 10/19/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My parents have been divorced for a while. My mother has just gotten her boyfriend within this ...
A: Amanda, It is unfortunate that your mother's focus is on the boyfriend now. Since you have already ...
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| 16 year old stepson hitting a 3 year old | 10/15/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: i have a 16 year old stepson and a 3 year old son (from previous relationship).Boys do not have such ...
A: You need to find out why your older son is hitting on 3 years old boy. It will take both of you to ...
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| won't move out | 10/8/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: my question is very much like one you have answered before. It was from a 60 year old mother of a 27 ...
A: Laura, I think that since he is 19 you give him a week or so to prove himself and that he wants to ...
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| Decisions on splitting up my family. | 9/26/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: First I would like to say thank you in advance for taking the time to review my situation. Even ...
A: Christina, When you decided to go the route of not having a true commitment from someone and having ...
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| 14 year old son | 9/24/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I really just need to sort this stuff out for my son. He is 14 years old and has just gotten home ...
A: Tara, You need to stop protecting him and encouraging a relationship with this sperm donor. He is ...
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| my granddaughter | 9/23/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I would like your thoughts on how I can best support my 18-year old granddaughter (financially, ...
A: Jo, I think it is completely reasonable what you propose. I would just make sure that you are ...
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| Mixed Family | 9/18/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I am in a three relationship and we both have children, from our past marriages. He has two ...
A: Rose, I couldn't tell if your were married or not from this post. If you are not married, I would ...
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| Parents. | 9/14/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My parents are now 79 and 75. They have bickered all their life. This is more difficult for me as ...
A: Serena, The next phone call you receive should contain the following. If it begins to to be a ...
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| Mooching Family Member | 9/10/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: A family member constantly needs money each month. His wife makes more than we do, he's a handyman ...
A: Denise, You can't convince others you can only be in charge of what you can be in charge of. What I ...
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| Stuck in the middle | 9/9/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I write in desperation. I am stuck slap bang in the middle between my boyfriend (divorced) and my ...
A: Ann, It is perfectly fine if you disagree with me. It is my opinion based on experience, education ...
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| Stuck in the middle | 9/8/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I write in desperation. I am stuck slap bang in the middle between my boyfriend (divorced) and my ...
A: Ann, I agree why are you asking this question? You job is to raise your child not focus on your live ...
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| I'm so lost, Please help! | 9/2/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have court ordered visitations with my daughter every other Sat. and phone calls every Wed. My ...
A: Andrea, I think that if there is a court order then your MIL is in contempt of it. I suggest you ...
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| my daughter's upcoming wedding | 9/1/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I am divorced my daughter is getting married in October. I am meeting his parents and my daughter ...
A: Dave, This is something you need to do to honor your daughter. It is only a short period of time ...
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| rejected by family | 8/3/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I am a 45yr.old woman, married 20yrs.,4 sons and 2 daughters. I became aware of my mom having a ...
A: Wow,there are a lot of facets to this whole thing and I am not sure that I can give you a definitive ...
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| Loud demanding behavior | 7/28/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My husband's daughter is 28 years old and I would like to find a way to curb or tolerate her ...
A: Well, I suspect this is a "girl gone wild" and she is just going to act out as long as she gets ...
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| smoking | 7/24/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: My sisters and I are having issues with my Mom about her smoking. She recently had to go get some ...
A: I truly understand your situation. It is difficult decision and choice your sisters and yourself ...
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| daughter's troubles | 7/21/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I am needing advice about my 25 year old daughter. She has been with the same guy since she was 14. ...
A: My answer is very simple; you must do the right thing for the grandchildren and call child ...
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| No TV in the am but that's not it. | 7/5/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My husband of 9 years and I have two small children and he has been increasingly unhappy since I met ...
A: Apple, I apologize for the delay on this. I was away on vacation. You can't make him happy. I ...
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| My family dis-owned me and I need them back (Ithink) | 7/2/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: this could be a very long conversation, I will try to cut it short and stick to the point. My mom ...
A: I am a bit confused as to what led up to the disengagement by your family. So, I am guessing that ...
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| Recently Engaged | 6/30/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: Three weeks ago, my boyfriend of nearly 2 years asked me to marry him and I happily accepted. I've ...
A: You have a lot to deal with presently and may have more to deal with in the future! Let me start ...
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| Teenage daughter and her infant son | 6/30/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I am 42 and a single mom. I have a 19-yr-old daughter who has a 14-month-old son. I also have a ...
A: Lisa, The fact that you haven't called CPS yet shows that your interests lie with you and your ...
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| best thing for my boys | 6/29/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I left my husband 4 years ago. He refused to leave our home and our boys then aged 9 remained with ...
A: Franceska, I am always of the mind that your main focus and priority should be on your kids until ...
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| Adulterous Pastor Scottsdale | 6/25/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My ex husband is a Pastor in deliverance, We are Christian Non-Denominational We have not been ...
A: My heart goes out to you and the pain you are going through. It is not easy dealing with the ...
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| A stepmom, that is jealous of dead mom & loves stepgrandkids | 6/23/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: How do I keep my dad in my life and his grandchildren? Background: My parents were high school ...
A: Blended families have their own unique set of problems that take time to resolve. Sometimes they ...
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| Disrespectful Stepson | 6/23/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: My husband of eight years has a spoiled stepson in college. He is a momma's boy and believes ...
A: Monica, A few ideas. separate your income so yours is yours and his is his sons. Make a monthly ...
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| Daughter's mental condition | 6/22/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: Background: My daughter lives with her new husband (2 year married), her daughter from another ...
A: Rick, First you need to recognize that she is making these choices, so whether or not the guy she is ...
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| Conflict with step dad | 6/21/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My name's Aya, and I'm 16 years old. I have a problem with my step dad which has been going on since ...
A: Since you are in another country and definitely in a different country, I am not sure what your ...
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| favortism/grandmothers | 6/21/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have been married for 9 yrs and have 3 children. One 8 yr old girl (the one favored by my mother) ...
A: Tressa, I think you simply let you mother know that when you see the favoritism dissipate then they ...
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| Another woman | 6/19/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My huge feelings make me handicap to know what first to say, but I will make up my self and start ...
A: I am kind of torn here in a response to you. In some religions and cultures, it is not frowned upon ...
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| 4 year old and divorce | 6/17/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have a 4 year old daughter who is currently in counseling or "play therapy" - she has been going ...
A: K, I don't want to give you advice since your daughter is already seeing a therapist. I suggest you ...
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| simple question | 6/17/2009 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: Simrun has some misconception about her husband Mr. Ali, that he has close relation with his ...
A: Best way to approach this problem is to talk with her straightforward and clarify the issue in ...
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| Mom, what happened to Grandma | 6/16/2009 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I've been divorced for 4 years, we have two children together ages 14 and 11. I have full custody of ...
A: Divorce brings with it many challenges and this is one of them...visitation with the ...
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| 23 year old, help with parents | 6/16/2009 | David Simonsen |
Q: my name is Natalie and I am a 23 year old college graduate. My boyfriend of 6 years has just been ...
A: Natalie, This is the risk that you run. If you choose to move closer to him and then it doesn't work ...
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