| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| parental co hesion | 8/25/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I have an almost 4 year old son, next month is his birthday. My son goes to his fathers nearly every ...
A: First, thank you and your ex for not spanking the child. Now with that said, accidents are not ...
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| How to handle this? | 8/25/2008 | Nancy A Jenkins |
Q: I am 34. My partner is 54. We met at work, and have a wonderful relationship. His wife died 10 ...
A: Angie, What does your boyfriend recommend? Have the two of you talked about what you can do to help ...
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| Relationship between my Mother & I | 8/22/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: Please help, My mother & I are at war over her "man". Many, many years ago after the passing of my ...
A: Wendi, Why are you doing this to your family. Do you think that this "relationship" with your mom is ...
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| my teenage sister | 8/22/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My younger sister (9 years younger)dated a guy for 2 years and found out she was pregnant with his ...
A: Your sister sounds like she is a very strong person and I hope for the best for her and her child. ...
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| Paying child support but not getting visitation | 8/21/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: They never went to court and had a court order to indicate what the visitation plan would be. When ...
A: My best suggestion is for your boyfriend to seek legal advice in the state where you live. Since ...
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| relationships | 8/19/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: We are sorry, but J.L. Slipak wasn't able to answer yourI have 19 yr old Uni step and 17 yr old ...
A: Peggie, I am not sure I completely understand what is happening, but I would suggest you set ...
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| My cousin | 8/16/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: My aunt and her family recently moved from South America to America, and my cousin, Jared, is ...
A: So I assume they are living with you? I would suggest making friend outside of your home and spend ...
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| Husband/StepFather | 8/15/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years/been together for almost 4 years total. I ...
A: My first thoughts were "Whoa - hang on here!" First, you are in a blended family. The word "blend" ...
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| marriage | 8/14/2008 | Shashank Shekhar Pandey |
Q: my dad's sister's daughter's husband will be what relation to me he is divorcee and wants to marry ...
A: Yes,You can marry, but in this situation you need to think whether it will be appropriate for you ...
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| family issues | 8/13/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I'm a 26 year old female. I still have to live with my mother due to my financial situation. A ...
A: Anon, You can gently let her know that you would like to spend some time with the B/F. If you can ...
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| Emancipation | 8/11/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I am 23 years old and living in Missouri with my boyfriend, Jeremy. Jeremy's entire family lives in ...
A: I understand your concerns, there is a way out, Parent's will need to see an attorney to obtain ...
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| Daughter's cook-out | 8/8/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I have a 19-yr-old daughter who lives nearby with her boyfriend and 3-month-old son. We get along ...
A: I am so sorry that you are feeling down. I think your daughter being disrespectful to you and her ...
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| Mother vs Wife Problem | 8/4/2008 | Shashank Shekhar Pandey |
Q: I have been married for the last 6.5 yrs. My wife, my son and new-born grand-daughter have been ...
A: Its really heartening to know that now there is peace in your home and you are quite fortunate that ...
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| step parent issues | 8/4/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have already established a positive relationship with my soon to be 9 year old step-daughter but ...
A: Carly, Kids always need to understand boundaries. Yet, you need to see from this girls perspective. ...
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| Mother vs Wife Problem | 8/3/2008 | Shashank Shekhar Pandey |
Q: I have been married for the last 6.5 yrs. My wife, my son and new-born grand-daughter have been ...
A: I am trying to answer since evening but everytime I sit to answer the power goes off.Hopefully this ...
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| Meddlesome stepdad | 8/3/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: Today my mom came to me with a comment my stepdad made about me being in my room with the door ...
A: I am assuming from your letter that you are somewhere around 23/24? So, that has a lot to do with ...
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| Meddlesome stepdad | 8/3/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: Today my mom came to me with a comment my stepdad made about me being in my room with the door ...
A: Kia, He probably feels like you should be out on your own and doesn't see that happening. So it ...
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| Only wants seasonal work | 7/29/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: Rebecca My husband, 45, has held a seasonal job in horticulture (spring-fall for seven months) for ...
A: Well, I have several thoughts regarding issues you brought up in your letter. So, let's start with ...
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| Constant Fighting | 7/27/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I'm 17 living with my mother and father. Ever since I can remember, my father as ALWAYS had an anger ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your father's anger problem. I assumed any of you tried to attend family ...
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| addict friend | 7/24/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: My friend who I grew up with and like a sister is addicted to pot and nicotine. She has a good job ...
A: As I am reading your letter, I have to wonder about your relationship with your friend. It appears ...
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| Sperm Donor | 7/16/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: My son just found out he is a xxy male. He cannot produce live sperm. He and his wife have asked me ...
A: It is nice of you doing this for your son. If 4 of you seems fine without any issues regard you ...
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| How do I put my feelings first and not feel quilty? | 7/15/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I am an only child, 50 year old female, married, no children of my own that lives next door to my ...
A: I know what you are talking about! I am an only child too with an elderly mother. My difference is ...
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| Family and school | 7/14/2008 | Rebecca Falck |
Q: I just read a response you gave to a young mother 2/2/2006 "Going back to school" and it gave me the ...
A: Personally, I already see you as a success! What a challenge it must be to live on a day-to-day ...
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| mother | 7/10/2008 | Mr. Sharma |
Q: Sharma my mother is a wonderful person so how can my brother disown her. my mother had a rough child ...
A: You are right but He disowning mother is his decision, if he is doing it then he must be thinking it ...
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| Teen Mothers Rights | 7/10/2008 | Mr. Sharma |
Q: What should i do?... I got pregnant and had my baby by 16 years old. She is now 10 months. While i ...
A: Best way right now will be to contact local counselor, or your relatives, and really ask them for ...
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| successful working women and husband's jealousy | 7/10/2008 | Shashank Shekhar Pandey |
Q: Many women are well educated and career oriented in Saudi Arabia and Arab countries. They use their ...
A: Your question is very familiar in all the developing and Islamic countries. In Hindu country like ...
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| Teen Needing Legal Advice | 7/10/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: Jerry Martin, I'm searching for answers, and I hope you can help me. This does regard an ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your boyfriend. Emancipation is long process and I think it will be ...
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| Problems with my mother & brothers | 7/9/2008 | Mr. Sharma |
Q: My mom is 52 and has been divorced for 15 years now, she lives in the same house that all of us ...
A: I am glad there are daughters like you in families who really do want to look after thier families. ...
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| My son | 7/9/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I am a mother who is not sure where to turn. I have a 14 year old son who is acting out by ...
A: Terry, It seems obvious to me that he is not happy about the divorce and new stepdad. There is some ...
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| Advice needed | 7/6/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: first of all I hope you don't mind I am adult asking this question, I don't know where else to go ...
A: Sister, At what point in your life will you stand up for what is right? When you don't stand against ...
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| step family and relationship | 7/4/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I married two years ago. I have three kids with my previous partner. My kids and my husband seem ...
A: Canela, This is the exact reason I tell people not to remarry when they have divorced and have kids. ...
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| Bad Relationship with my Mother | 7/3/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: My Mother is a manager at her job and has been for sometime and we always found time for the two of ...
A: She may be worried about high costs, everyone suffers high gas prices, high food cost, etc. She may ...
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| 10 year old daughter disrespectful | 7/2/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: My daughter is 10 years old and she used to be the model child. Respectful, attentive, and well ...
A: She may be jealous because when you have baby, you put all of your attention towards baby, she may ...
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| Step Child | 6/26/2008 | Shashank Shekhar Pandey |
Q: I am married to this wonderful man and we have our very first baby on the way. He has 3 children ...
A: Many a times teenagers behave this way.This boy certainly needs affectionate counselling.You and ...
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| sisters shadow or jealousy | 6/25/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: Good afternoon. I am 43 years old. I have 2 older sisters. Oldest is 45, middle is 44 and I am 43 as ...
A: Juli, As long as YOU continue to compare yourself to them you will never get out of their shadow. ...
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| Issues with children | 6/23/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: My wife and I are at odds sometimes when it comes to my son. I call him "my son" because he is from ...
A: Adam, I imagine that your wife is feeling a bit insecure. She probably compares herself to your ex. ...
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| Mother driving us CRAZY!!! | 6/23/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: David, I am a 35 year old Registered Nurse. I have been married to my husband for six years. I am ...
A: Lyn, First off your mother loves her grandbaby. So some of the behavior she does while you may not ...
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| Family Relations | 6/22/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have been married to my husband now for 8 years and each day I start to lose interest in our ...
A: Kathleen, Yours is the exact reason I tell people not to remarry if they have kids. There are too ...
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| Sperm donation/ family ethics | 6/19/2008 | Dr. Jerry Martin, Jr. |
Q: I was a sperm donor shortly after I graduated college (10+ years ago). I have been feeling guilt ...
A: I believe being a sperm donor is great thing and I see no problems with it. Answer to your first ...
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| Family Relations | 6/19/2008 | David Simonsen |
Q: I have been married to my husband now for 8 years and each day I start to lose interest in our ...
A: Kathleen, Protecting your children is the priority here. So moving back would not be wise if nothing ...
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