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About Dr. Joseph Abraham
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Expertise
Skills to build and maintain relationships; how to handle marriage crisis; dealing with abusive or unhealthy marriage life

Experience
Since 1978 has practiced as a personal and family counseling psychologist. From the 90' has been involved in developing and practicing online counseling processes.

Publications
see articles at http://www.dr-joseph.com

Education/Credentials
M.A, Psychology, California State University, Fresno, CA, USA PhD, Behavioral Science, The Technion Inst., Haifa, Israel Licensed as a Psychologist and as a 'Specialist' in Psychology - Ministry of Health, Israel

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Dr. Joseph Abraham 
In Category  Marriage

SubjectDate Asked

Husband's behavior change - does it mean he's on his way out the door?11/24/2009
  Q: I have been married to my husband for 6 years; we've been together for 9. We have one child - a ...
  A: Rachel, Your description is too general and describes the end result but not the root causes; ...
not sure what to do11/23/2009
  Q: I have found a galley of women on my husbands phone, this isn't the first time we have discussed ...
  A: ... should I not care or keep addressing it... keep addressing it. I assume that the 'do it ...
Marriage11/21/2009
  Q: Joseph. i have a question on my new marriage. i just married a girl that has changed my life. she is ...
  A: Chris, ...im in no rush. like i said i didnt marry her for the sex... You are very wrong; the issue ...
Wife does not want me joining any clubs / orgs11/19/2009
  Q: My wife and I have different backgrounds and grew up differently. I'm white and she is African ...
  A: Pat, There is no generic and simple / one time remedy answer for your issue(s). Generally ...
In need of some advice11/19/2009
  Q: I am in desperate need for advice on what to do in my current situation. Its a little unusual but ...
  A: James, This issue is too complicated to be solved by a few lines. There is no generic and simple / ...
My wife wants a sex-change...11/16/2009
  Q: Yesterday my wife told me she wants a sex change. I was completely shocked by the revelation. I ...
  A: First Greg, please do not expect that this e-mail would provide a simple and quick remedy for your ...
marriage lost11/10/2009
  Q: Our 10 year childless marriage has come to the crossroads. stay together or part? we love each other ...
  A: I hope Max that you would accept that there is no generic and simple / one time remedy answer for ...
How to save my marriage11/8/2009
  Q: My wife and I have been married for 15yrs.We seperated 2 yrs ago for issues that have affected our ...
  A: Jason, There is no generic and simple / one time remedy answer that will either do a miracle ...
Dealing with an insecure husband11/7/2009
  Q: I have been married for 10 months to a man I dated for approximately 18 months prior to our wedding. ...
  A: Kimberly, There is no generic and simple / one time answer for your issue(s). The entire situation ...
young married couple10/29/2009
  Q: I have been married for one year and five months. My husband and I used to be super super, head over ...
  A: Gizela, Indeed very painful! Unfortunately, I have no generic and simple answer for your ...
equality in marraige10/26/2009
  Q: I was married at 23 had three children for 22 years with a controlling husband, when I was younger ...
  A: Every relationship is the creation of the two. His dominance is also a result of your on-going ...
Husband and wife fights10/20/2009
  Q: hai its going to be 4 yrs since we got married and we have a 2 years old daughter. i'm doing full ...
  A: Preethy, First, please do not expect that this e-mail or any one time e-mail would provide a simple ...
confused10/18/2009
  Q: I've only been married three months and in the last months. He has managed to have an several ...
  A: There is no generic and simple / one time remedy answer for your issue(s). Every marriage is ...
Should I ask?10/13/2009
  Q: I have found out my girlfriend of 3 years was having an affair with her coworker? After forwarding ...
  A: Depart. Move on. If you feel lost, search for a local counseling service or take a look at my site ...
Mate10/12/2009
  Q: I am a 68 yr old widow, am in a relationship, he does not want to marry and we fight all the time, I ...
  A: Many times a third party, especially professional, can view alternatives and suggest breakthrough ...
I can't get an erection with my wife10/10/2009
  Q: I hope I found a right place on the net to ask my question and raise my concerns. I am 30yo man and ...
  A: Indeed it seems that the issue is of psychological, not physiological nature. There is however no ...
what can i do10/8/2009
  Q: My husband and i have been married 4 years and together alittle over 5.5 years. 2 months before his ...
  A: There is no simple / one time remedy answers. A professional 'what to do' advice depends on the ...
Confused about future9/26/2009
  Q: I am married and I have a wife who still loves to go out and party and drink until early hours in ...
  A: Your situation is 'too complex'; it would be professionally wrong to provide you with any concrete ...
hi9/24/2009
  Q: I'm 19 I'm a teenage parent and i married the babies father and he has allot of anger issues and it ...
  A: In order to save yourself and your baby and opening new opportunities as well, you should end this ...
Marriage9/20/2009
  Q: Okay, I met my wife in 2007 when she transferred to the Walgreens I was working at. We dated for ...
  A: Joshua, Your issues relate to your marital life as well as to your own ways of dealing with the ...
Husband and drug use9/15/2009
  Q: I have been married 17 years. My husband runs his own business and is under constant high stress. ...
  A: You can save your son, yourself and your husband; but you must be fearless. Take whatever you ...
pain in private part?9/12/2009
  Q: i am male and my age is 33 i got problem about pain, my penis ball is paining lot. after passing ...
  A: I have no simple and generic answer for your question at this time. Your issue / question is not ...
Dominating Husband8/31/2009
  Q: My husband is very dominating . I have twin daughters and a son. He is very strict and disciplined ...
  A: Marriage is a long term reciprocal relationship and therefore once you will decide to change, your ...
Mentally unstable and lazy husband8/15/2009
  Q: I have been married for over ten years to a man who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, among ...
  A: Jenna, Your situation is painful indeed. You had high hopes but you were left with a second grade ...
Jealousy7/25/2009
  Q: and I thank you so much for your time, Obviously, the title of my message here is jealousy. I am ...
  A: Victoria, A specific professional answer regarding a specific person could not be based on ...
Help, we are getting a legal separation7/22/2009
  Q: "We have been married for 12 wonderful years and have a 12 year old daughter. During the last 5 ...
  A: Javier, I'm not sure that my answer fits your expectation... A specific professional answer could ...
Wife of nearly 10 years hitting very rough patch7/21/2009
  Q: My wife & I have been slowly growing apart since our children were born (nearly 7 years old and just ...
  A: John, A short answer: You need counseling; until you change your 19th century attitude, I see no ...
the end of a relationship?7/19/2009
  Q: I have been with my sweetheart for eight years. I love her intensely and up until a few weeks ago I ...
  A: A specific professional answer could not be based on speculation or some impression; I need ...
unhappy marriage7/7/2009
  Q: I have been with my husband for 20 years, we have no children. i cannot say that our marriage has ...
  A: I strongly recommend assessing the feasibility of changing you marital lifestyle prior to leaving. ...
Separation7/3/2009
  Q: When do I stop holding on to "HOPE" My husband moved out almost 2yrs ago to find himself,and stated ...
  A: Based on my general knowledge about human behavior and male preferences I may speculate that ...
can love come back?7/2/2009
  Q: i need urgent help, about5 days ago my husband told me he's not sure if he loves me anymore, we've ...
  A: Psychology is not about mind reading; without a lot of info I have no way to help. Past experience ...
Stressed married life6/20/2009
  Q: I am married but irritated by someone else! How can I refocus? I am 32 years old and married for 6 ...
  A: Tracey, It seems that you both should take a basic course in ‘my spouse’s psychology’ and this is ...
Marriage advice6/17/2009
  Q: I have been with my husband for about 5 years. We both come from a family where alcohol was an ...
  A: In order to save yourself and your boy you have to run. Do it ASAP and fast. File for a divorce; ...
marriage6/15/2009
  Q: I have been married for 7 years we were appart for 2 .Due to mistakes I have made in our ...
  A: Start the counseling process without him. Relationship is influenced by reciprocal behaviors. ...
Wife puts Husband on Restriction6/2/2009
  Q: My Husband is a golfer. 2 years ago he called and told me he had worked on rental property all day ...
  A: I provide only one free reply. For continues counseling please refer to my site. Regards, Dr. ...
fiance's personality changing6/2/2009
  Q: I'm having a problem,please help if you can! My fiance was diagnosed with low testosterone and is ...
  A: There is no ready made 'cook book' solution here. He needs counseling. You need to support him. ...
Wife puts Husband on Restriction6/1/2009
  Q: My Husband is a golfer. 2 years ago he called and told me he had worked on rental property all day ...
  A: Say that it is a free country around here; he can marry whoever agrees with him. Be strong. Do ...
moving from family after marriage6/1/2009
  Q: I forgot to mention that I would be willing to make something work or move half way in between or ...
  A: Plz re-write, limiting your question to 10 lines. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham ...
Where do I go from here?5/31/2009
  Q: My husband of 8 yrs walked out on myself and 2 kids (age 4 and 20mths( saying that he no longer ...
  A: Theoretically speaking, the Push-Pull theory holds that most deviations from a relationship is not ...
How do I overcome my trust issues?5/31/2009
  Q: I recently got married just over 2 months ago.My husband and I dated for 5 years.However during the ...
  A: There is no 'cook-book' generic guidance for your case, since the psychological roots for such a ...
How to cope with an over achieving spouse5/30/2009
  Q: My wife and I love each other after 10 years of marriage. We get along 99% of the time and have very ...
  A: If your relationship is being damaged due to your wife’s work-co-holism, you both should seek ...
I want to leave my husband5/29/2009
  Q: Let me give you a beginning between my husband and I. Twenty-five years ago we were party buddies. I ...
  A: Plz Re-write; 10 lines max. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham http://www.dr-joseph.com
Marriage5/25/2009
  Q: I am recently got married and since then I have noticed other married women and single women ...
  A: If the marriage is O.K and satisfactory, I have no idea what to say; ask somebody else or just ...
Complicated and confusing marriage5/24/2009
  Q: I have been with my husband for nine and a half years and we have been married for almost 5 years. ...
  A: Please consider a theoretical ground and potential explanation: the Push-Pull theory. Generally ...
Misunderstanding in Marriage5/23/2009
  Q: This is regarding my parents who have been married for 35 yrs now. All the way until 2007 everything ...
  A: This issue should be resolved between your parents; do not get involved. Your mother should consult ...
privacy in a relationship5/23/2009
  Q: I am a wife and mother I work hard and stay at home with my kids 90% of the time. My husband doesn't ...
  A: A lot of information regarding your personal ackgrounds, marriage history and current marital ...
EMDR5/22/2009
  Q: My wife and I are currently working on "rebuilding" our relationship...she had some personal family ...
  A: I see no connection to HER difficulties and past issues, with or without the EMDR therapeutic ...
EMDR5/22/2009
  Q: My wife and I are currently working on "rebuilding" our relationship...she had some personal family ...
  A: EMDR may help some people to better or faster open themselves to discuss 'unconscious' material. ...
Marriage -repairing and starting to regroup.5/21/2009
  Q: My wife and I are both in our late 30's and have known each other since we were 8 yrs. old. We went ...
  A: The free reply service is limited to question letters up to 10 lines. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham ...
Marrying some one with 11 years of difference5/15/2009
  Q: I am in love with a girl who is 35 and I am 24. She has a baby boy of 8 years from her previous ...
  A: This free service is not suitable for a complete family counseling. http://www.dr-joseph.com
Husband Spends too much time on computer5/15/2009
  Q: I have read some recent articles about husbands that spend too much time at the computer. Most ...
  A: Read about 'marriage burnout' syndrome and ways to overcome it; the topic is too complex to ...
my husband wants to leave me.5/14/2009
  Q: my 21 year old husband and i have been married for 2 years known each other for seven years. all of ...
  A: Based on your letter, the best advice to you is not to do anything, but to find a local support and ...
gift5/12/2009
  Q: My husband has a nephew who he hasn’t spoken to or seen in MANY years. The reason is because of his ...
  A: My opinion is that this $100 is a very low price to bridge the 10 years gap. Enjoy the family chain ...
Should I have married5/5/2009
  Q: I was widowed at 40 after 20 years of marriage and 2 great kids. My marriage was good...warm, ...
  A: I cannot answer; there is no point of speculating. This question needs a deep journey into your ...
When do you say "I don't"5/5/2009
  Q: I have been with my fiance for over 10 years. the last five have not been that great and are ...
  A: Ten years???!!! You need to set a time on your colander; either you start marriage counseling within ...
PLEASE EXPLAIN5/3/2009
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what is a soul mate? Thanks
  A: See some resources Soulmate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia soulmate, the one and only other ...
Marriage and sacrifices4/30/2009
  Q: My boyfriend is a foreigner. I am getting married soon and we decided that i'll move abroad. First ...
  A: There is no way that someone who does not know your background, personality, traits, abilities, ...
Problemetic marital relationship4/29/2009
  Q: Joseph, I have been married since 10 years. I am 35 now and my husband is 47. We have serious ...
  A: No e-mail "cook book" manual is available to re-structure marriage relationship. The expectation to ...
Husband's sexual addiction4/28/2009
  Q: .I was in what I thought was a great marriage for several years. During those years my husband spent ...
  A: You should let HIM do the effort of trying. Either intensive and serious counseling participation - ...
Confusion.....4/27/2009
  Q: Joseph, I have posed this to a couple other people on this site but I thought I'd like to get a ...
  A: Marriage is a reciprocal chain of behaviors; something within one spouse’s actions triggers the ...
Lazy Husband4/24/2009
  Q: My husband thinks because he has a job and provides money that when he gets home from work he ...
  A: I do know you and details about you, so I can only comment from a theoretical point of view: ...
Husband & midlife crisis4/23/2009
  Q: I have been married to a wonderful, loving caring man for 14 1/2 yrs. He is in the military and ...
  A: Midlife crisis is not a cause, but an effect; since marriage is a reciprocal chain of behaviors, it ...
premarital debt4/23/2009
  Q: My soon to be ex-husband wanted a lavish wedding and requested that I refinance my home to do the ...
  A: You sould consult with a lawyer. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham http://www.dr-joseph.com
To tell or not to tell?4/20/2009
  Q: Abraham. First of all thank you for your help. So first I'll give you a little background ...
  A: Tell him, in person! Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham http://www.dr-joseph.com
emotionally abusive4/17/2009
  Q: "I think my husband is highly dysfunctional. He had an extramarital affair on the third month of ...
  A: You should continue the counseling process; inquire about divorce. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham ...
possessive sister-in-law4/16/2009
  Q: my husbands sister treats him like he walks on water. Says things like he is the best man she knows. ...
  A: Mary, In order to do something I need more info; so let me guide you, and you will do the job... ...
BORED IN MARRIAGE4/10/2009
  Q: I feel exhausted with my life and marriage. I do work quite hard, but have an extremely low self ...
  A: Lisa, I do not see how you can be bored, but I do see how sick it is… There is nothing that I can ...
ex-girlfriend4/10/2009
  Q: I am 26 and my husband is 28 and we have been married nearly a year. We have a great relationship ...
  A: Cindy, My question to you is: do you think this is going to continue for the rest of my life and I ...
marriage....is this normal??4/9/2009
  Q: I am a 35 yo wife and mother to a 2 yo girl. I have been married for 3 years, and am a busy medical ...
  A: Angie, Most people are not born lazy, but are influenced by their surroundings when motivation is ...
Husband won't work4/8/2009
  Q: I've been married for several years, have two kids. My husband hasn't worked but a few of those ...
  A: It seems to me that both vocational (to your husband) as well as marital counseling (you both need ...
A thing of privacy4/2/2009
  Q: I have a GREAT relationship with my husband of two years and he's very sweet and caring BUT I feel ...
  A: Psychologically, something is not kosher there. Marriage life permits many acquaintances, but not ...
I don't know how to love my husband anymore3/30/2009
  Q: My husband and I have been married for nearly 10 years. This is my second marriage and his first. We ...
  A: Jenny, I do not have a good ‘quick fix’ reply for you since there is no simple solution to a very ...
Hurt by affair3/27/2009
  Q: My problem is two-fold. My husband is having an affair w/a friend (she & her husband were our ...
  A: I have neither easy answer nor simple. Generally speaking about men: the “Push –Pull” theory holds ...
Husband sexuality3/22/2009
  Q: I hope I have entered my question in the right category, I am trying to save my marriage, but I ...
  A: Yes, your marriage can be saved. No, I cannot give a definite prediction. Yes, people change, and a ...
speratation and arguing3/22/2009
  Q: Joseph, I just just got married in Dec of last year and my husband and I already fight. He has ...
  A: A professional opinion is first based on a systematic assessment of initial interview(s) and ...
Help3/20/2009
  Q: I need help. I feel I am going to go crazy. I have not been in love with my husband for years now. ...
  A: You are not going to by God. Just talk to your husband as you are 'talking' to me now. It is ...
Will he ever ask me to marry him?3/17/2009
  Q: I have been with this man for going on four years now. He has been married once before, but has no ...
  A: We live in a modern world. Do not wait for him to ask. Talk with him about the issue. Regards, ...
Stay-at-home mom vs husband3/17/2009
  Q: Joseph This is my third year staying home with my kids (ages 4 and 2). My husband and I made the ...
  A: Whoever still holds traditional 19th century view of parental roles -Mama does the job at home since ...
marriage counseling3/16/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you have a license in marriage counseling. I currently have my B.A. in ...
  A: My academic and professional background are from another country; to answer your question go to the ...
Insecurities3/12/2009
  Q: My husband and I have been married for 7 months and his insecurities are driving me away. Recently ...
  A: 1. A male’s strong libido and his continuous urge for frequent sex with his spouse does not ...
drowning in depression3/5/2009
  Q: My husband is not a emotional, touchy feeling person. I thought I was okay with that but lately ...
  A: You both need counseling; start NOW. Do not wait for him. There is no magic word that would ...
seperation3/3/2009
  Q: Me and my wife seperated after me and her daughter had some hurtful words in a fight. What can I do ...
  A: I need to have much more info in order to say something meaningful; but generally speaking, I'm not ...
marriage3/1/2009
  Q: ok, my question may seem kinda strange or obvious but I think that someone from the ...
  A: Run. The sooner, the better. The faster, the better. Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham ...
Separation2/28/2009
  Q: I have been with a girl for 4 years now. We got married in July of last year. She now wants a ...
  A: As a counselor I tend not to provide direct answers, but facilitate the process of empowering my ...
Husband Admits to "fooling around"2/24/2009
  Q: My question is simple. My husband admitted to "fooling around" with a family friend, the wife of ...
  A: If you want to do it, Just Do It. Do not talk or mention the issue for at least 6 months. Even if ...
Can I learn to love my husband?2/22/2009
  Q: I want to learn to love my husband. The biggest problem is that I'm not sure I loved him to begin ...
  A: Before you turn your attention, desire or love to someone around you, you should tune to the one who ...
hubby is a bully2/19/2009
  Q: I had a recent episode with my in-laws which was completely my fault and for which I immediately ...
  A: Loyalty shift towards parents or lack of loyalty towards the spouse is most likely a result of ...
My relationship2/17/2009
  Q: My spouse and I have been together for 4 years. We are both of the same age. We started our ...
  A: Your situation needs a professional evaluation process and probably counseling time. A month or ...
First time marriage2/12/2009
  Q: I'm considering marriage for the first time. I was always insecure of marriage because of the ...
  A: Al, Your situation / question needs a short counseling process (4-6 sessions), based on specific ...
marriage separation2/8/2009
  Q: My husband and I have been having trouble now for a couple weeks and after many late nite arguments ...
  A: Stacy, The other lady is not "THE" problem; your relationship is. Your situation needs a ...
Hurt during initial yrs of marriage2/4/2009
  Q: Mine is a love marriage.I dated my husband for 1.5yrs before I married him. However my inlaws were ...
  A: Your situation needs a counseling process. 2-3 months would do it (8-10 sessions). Find a local ...
Marriage1/29/2009
  Q: I have been married for 3.5 years. THings were going well in our marriage until family interference ...
  A: Kim, Much more info is needed; this is the professional assessment process (takes 1-3 sessions). ...
How to solve the trouble in my relationship1/29/2009
  Q: i have one month old baby..i have become so frustrated after the birth. I expected my husband to ...
  A: Nabs, Yes, you should talk to your husband. And also 'yes', you should find a local marriage ...
escort service women1/23/2009
  Q: good day! Hi Dr. joseph! I am shine granda a mass communication student from Far Eastern University ...
  A: 1. as a practitioner of psychology are you aware of Escort service? Yes 2. how do you find Escort ...
Anger Management.1/22/2009
  Q: What should I do about my marriage when my husband says constant insults and does alot of name ...
  A: Ann, There is no ‘Cook Book’ answer or Quick Fix type of a respond to your current question. ...
Unhappy marriage1/20/2009
  Q: Abraham, I understand I can't solve my marriage problems through a single email or two, but I'm ...
  A: Yes James, you are right. Psychology has nothing to do with guessing. Gathering information is the ...
so confused1/19/2009
  Q: I am so confused at the moment. I seperated from my husband of 2 and a half years back in August. ...
  A: I cannot provide professional opinion based on 1/2 a page. A "good discussion" is needed; it may ...
Pre-marital Lies Revealed1/19/2009
  Q: First I would like to thank you for your time and I hope that you will be able to provide some ...
  A: Jim, Yes, a counselor and therapy can help you. Your situation needs a counseling process. Find a ...
Abusive Spouse? Raging? Drinking?1/5/2009
  Q: My name is Dennis and I am 55 years old, married for 25 years to the same woman and we have one 18 ...
  A: Dennis, I do understand your pessimistic mood; depression, however, is not the only choice. Any ...
Help me understand please1/4/2009
  Q: Like all problems this has taken a while to build. I am in a profession that requires me to be in ...
  A: Larry, Any "affairs" of married people is a situation that has many explanations, theories and ...
advice1/3/2009
  Q: My husband and i have been together 4.5 years and have a 2 year old daughter. A month ago my hubby, ...
  A: Lee, Any "affairs" of married people is a situation that has many explanations, theories and ...
Mother-In-Law!1/3/2009
  Q: I am at the end of my rope, PLEASE help me. I am married to a wonderful man but his mother is ...
  A: Sandy, The responsibility to solve "the issue" belongs first to your husband and only thereafter to ...
sexless marriage1/2/2009
  Q: For 7 years now my wife does nothing to provoke having sex. I have tried everything but it still ...
  A: There are issues that are best resolved by a peaceful and friendly divorce. Every end road is a ...
Menopause1/2/2009
  Q: Abraham My wife & I have been married for 28 years and she is now going through symptoms of ...
  A: John, I would not tie everything to symptoms of menopause. It is my impresion that you both need a ...
No sex in 8 years12/29/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 12 years and it is my 2nd marriage and his 3rd. He's ...
  A: There are so many options to attack the problem... A good interview is needed. I therefore cannot ...
Age12/29/2008
  Q: I 26 year old Bangladeshi male. I am deeply in love with a girl who is as the same age as me. Can ...
  A: There are so many issues that are involved in your question... You need 1-2 sessions to solve your ...
Sex drive lacking because of partner's height12/26/2008
  Q: My boyfriend, (who left me to pursue a relationship with a short woman earlier this year, but came ...
  A: No, I do not think that hypnosis would do the magic. A professional 1-3 session(s) with your ...
affection12/19/2008
  Q: I have noticed in the past year that since our finances have lowered that my wife's affection, sex ...
  A: Ben, You both need a professional help here, since the 'relationship issues' are complex and not ...
internet porn/escort services12/10/2008
  Q: I recently went into my husband's e-mails, and found he has many porno site accounts,and has been ...
  A: Marianne, There is an underlying basic problem, regarding your marriage relationship and sexuality. ...
husband is not attracted to me and wants to move out12/9/2008
  Q: i still look the same way and fit into the same clothing size as when we met. my husband stinks at ...
  A: Endy, You both need a professional help here, since the 'relationship and sexuality issues' are ...
separation12/6/2008
  Q: my wife initiated separation on june 20th of this year. her breaking point was when i drank a beer ...
  A: Chris, I think you are a very lucky man. Bless your wife for the strength she has having to deal ...
Loveless Relationship?12/2/2008
  Q: I've been with my boyfriend for about 2 and a half years now and living with him for the past year. ...
  A: Cassie, There are too many unknown factors (to me) in your situation; relationship issues are ...
jealous and passive aggressive husband12/1/2008
  Q: Abraham, Please help me return back my sanity. I cannot believe it is happening to me. Feel like I ...
  A: Antonia, Both jealousy and anger are problems that have many explanations, theories and treatment ...
I got married in September 2008 and I am afraid my marriage is ending!11/27/2008
  Q: I met my husband in July 2008 and were married in September 2008. I felt like I had met my match and ...
  A: Danice, Any addiction or 'bad habit' is a problem that has many explanations, theories and ...
marriage and intimacy11/26/2008
  Q: I'm 29 and have been married to my husband for 3 years. We have a 2 year old and one on the way. I ...
  A: Your situation needs a counseling process. Find a local therapist or use the phone counseling (see ...
What to do?11/26/2008
  Q: I am a 45 yr old male and have been married (First and only time being married - her & I) for 3.5 ...
  A: Your situation needs a counseling process. Do not get discouraged fom past experiences. Find a ...
many issues11/24/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been marrried for 3 1/2 years and we are on the verge of divorce. He has 2 ...
  A: Shonta, Your situation needs a counseling process. Find a community resource, a support group or ...
This is a marriage question.11/23/2008
  Q: I love my husband.But I asked myself would I had married him if he was poor.If we had to live in a ...
  A: Corrina, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
marriage problems11/20/2008
  Q: I am writing because my marriage is on the rocks. I am Indian, and grew up in the USA, my husband ...
  A: Sally, Yes, You can workon your marriage via thephone / internet. See some examples at my site. ...
marriage11/20/2008
  Q: I have been married for 21 years and for the past 6 years have been having an affair. I am at a ...
  A: Sandy, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
Pre-marriage money issues11/19/2008
  Q: I am a very successful young woman with a good job, several real estate properties, a good education ...
  A: Are you being naive Jessica? Well, Your willingness to rely on anonymous person to answer such an ...
I am unsure..11/18/2008
  Q: Abraham, I have a problem in my marriage. I am unsure if I still love my husband and I feel like ...
  A: Raven, The best is to try counseling before divorcing. See my site for very encouraging results. ...
Non-verbal cues11/17/2008
  Q: I'm a pastor of a small church in a large metropolitan area. I have recently counseled three women ...
  A: Mica, This is not a question for a "one line answer'; you need personl counseling. Find a mentor ...
partner wants to move abroad11/12/2008
  Q: My partner and I have been together four years, and sfter 2 and half yrs of living together he ...
  A: Sara, Do not pinpoint on your husband. Ask yourself, only, why your voice was not spoken well ...
Insecurity or Lies?11/11/2008
  Q: I am a 27 year old female with a 6 month old son and a 46 year old fiancee. We have been together ...
  A: Necole, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
Fiance keeps changing her mind about getting married11/11/2008
  Q: I wonder if you can give me some advice about what to do in my situation. I am a lesbian, but this ...
  A: Shiobhan, Yes, this is a relationship issue. As a counselor I tend not to provide direct answers, ...
marriage/trust11/10/2008
  Q: I have been living with my boyfriend off and on for nearly two years now. I am a widow (4yrs) and ...
  A: Donna, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
Marriage may be over11/6/2008
  Q: I have been married for eight years. My wife and I have six kids (two are mine, four are hers) all ...
  A: Kurt, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution for ...
my husband's anger11/4/2008
  Q: I have been married for 30 years. During our marriage my husband & I have both been faithful. My ...
  A: Maria, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
She is so close to her ex and I don't understand why11/3/2008
  Q: I've been with my fiancee for 4 months. We're more like high school sweethearts. The only problem I ...
  A: Alex, I cannot advice, based on your letter. The issue needs a few counseling sessions. Regards, ...
Am I too sensitive?11/3/2008
  Q: My husband and I celebrated our one year anniversary on Halloween this year. At the moment we are ...
  A: Tricia, I cannot advice you; I feel that the issue needs a few counseling sessions. Regards, Dr. ...
alcohol issues10/31/2008
  Q: I'm currently living with the love of my life. We have similar views on finances, raising children ...
  A: Christy, You are wrong with your 'democratic' (permissive) attitude. You must protect yourself and ...
Marriage is not based on love10/26/2008
  Q: I have been with my husband for no more than 2 years. We met at a club, everything was perfect from ...
  A: Larissa, Your situation cannot be solved by an answer from an outsider; you both need a continuos ...
Marriage?10/22/2008
  Q: My wife and I have been married for 9 years. 6 months ago I found out that she was having an affair ...
  A: Jim, Change the counselor; but coose one only. Read a few cse summaries in my sie, to see what can ...
Marriage?10/22/2008
  Q: My wife and I have been married for 9 years. 6 months ago I found out that she was having an affair ...
  A: Jim, You would do better with one counceling process. This is the "place" for your questions. If ...
New marriage - grown step-children10/17/2008
  Q: My husband and I just married in April. We moved into his home in June. His son (21) and fiance (20) ...
  A: Susan, It is my opinion that neither your husband’s behavior nor his son's is not the problem. It ...
should we end it10/16/2008
  Q: My husband and I fight all of the time. We fight over stupid stuff that turns into a huge disaster ...
  A: Holly, Actually, your situation requires marriage therapy, not Q-A response style. Start alone. ...
rejection and fear10/14/2008
  Q: Abraham~ I'm a strong and powerful woman , age 38. I have a 4 year old daughter and possibly another ...
  A: Jennifer, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ...
I dont know what to do10/12/2008
  Q: It seems like ever since we got married my husband doesn't want to spend any time with me. I always ...
  A: Holly, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ...
Newly wed question10/10/2008
  Q: Dr. Abraham: Thank you for taking my question. I am wondering if I have reason to be concerned. I ...
  A: Heather, No, I do not see the Thyroid as a playing factor here. There is no 'cook book' answer to ...
Marriage falling apart10/9/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for a little over a year, been together for two. We each have ...
  A: Reply You are asking for an "help me" advice, but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ ...
Confused10/8/2008
  Q: I have been with my fiance for about 3 years now. He is 24 and I am 22. We got engaged about a year ...
  A: Rachael, Run. Run quickly and fast. Pack and leave. Get out of this relationship and save yourself. ...
jelousy in the marriage10/6/2008
  Q: i love and adore my wife and have put her through hell in the past, but the reason i am writing to ...
  A: James, The issue of jealousy cannot be resolved by a ‘cook book’ answer or a ‘to do list’; I have ...
Husband problems10/4/2008
  Q: My husband and i have been married for a little over three years and together more than ten. We ...
  A: ChaMetra, It is my impression that your husband’s behavior is not the problem. It is yours. You ...
run of long marriage10/2/2008
  Q: I was married quite young(17)to a man 4 years my senior. He pursued me, even after I tried to break ...
  A: Liz, The best for you at this point is continue counseling, on an individual basis, and start an ...
Another child in not too good marriage?10/2/2008
  Q: my marriage is not very healthy. My husband have a bad temper, he often curse and slamming things ...
  A: Nadezda, I cannot comment on someone’s medical issues. Generally speaking, depression is treated ...
Totally Frustrated.10/1/2008
  Q: Abraham, I am very frustrated in my marriage. My wife and I were virtually sexless for about 10 ...
  A: Tom, There is no ‘cook book’ answer, ‘to do list’ or a ready made Q-A to your marriage situation; ...
Another child in not too good marriage?9/30/2008
  Q: my marriage is not very healthy. My husband have a bad temper, he often curse and slamming things ...
  A: Nadezda, My advice is: "NO". Your son has no dead line. Your health and his need for a 'clean' ...
dillema9/29/2008
  Q: I got married to my love after 9 years(since i was 15) of strong affair. Now we are 5 years married ...
  A: Anchal, I assume that your issue is not about your husband’s porno habit (this is just a painful ...
Marriage Trust / Snooping9/28/2008
  Q: I cheated on my wife a year and half ago. It was a drunken night, one night only, I never even had ...
  A: Smiley, You ask clear cut questions but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ...
Husband doesn't love me anymore9/24/2008
  Q: After 23 years of marriage, a grown daughter and two 18-year-olds, my husband suddenly asks for a ...
  A: Vicki, There is no ‘cook book’ answer, ‘to do list’ or a ready made Q-A type of response to your ...
Marriage Trust / Snooping9/19/2008
  Q: I cheated on my wife a year and half ago. It was a drunken night, one night only, I never even had ...
  A: Smiley, Your value system (regarding sexuality, privacy, things that are allowed for men but not ...
My Marriage is Falling Apart9/17/2008
  Q: My 5 year Anniversary is tomorrow (Sept 18) and last Monday night my husband left me over the phone. ...
  A: Dawne, Do your best with your current counseling. It is not a good idea to have a dual effort. ...
a new old romance9/8/2008
  Q: I started to date this man 9 years ago a it was great at first. He has two kids that loved me and I ...
  A: kelly, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy, and there is no "quick fix" to you ...
Immature needy wife9/7/2008
  Q: Sir, I apologize in advance for a very long winded situation. I have been married for a little over ...
  A: Jeremy, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ...
he's not happy9/6/2008
  Q: my husband is angry with me the issue is not that he is angry but he is holding on to this anger and ...
  A: Roz, I’m sorry for your pain and fear, but I’m encouraged from your determination. The real ...
Friendship9/5/2008
  Q: Ok well here is the thing,my wife and i started out married,and by that i mean we never built a ...
  A: Dan, There is no ‘cook book’ answer, ‘to do list’ or a ready made Q-A type of a respond to your ...
My Paranoid Husband9/5/2008
  Q: I'm a 45 year old woman and my husband's 48 years old. Me and my husband have been married for many ...
  A: Cathy, I assume that your husband is not paranoid; it is probably a pride issue. There are men ...
my husband hates my family9/4/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married almost 2 years and have a 11 month old little girl. Since we ...
  A: Erica, Do not pinpoint on your husband. Ask yourself, only, why your voice was not spoken well ...
my husband hates my family9/4/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married almost 2 years and have a 11 month old little girl. Since we ...
  A: Erica, You should talk to your husband. A counselor's wisdom cannot replace the couple's ...
when is enough enough9/3/2008
  Q: I am married to a man 11 years younger than me for 8 years and out of the 8 years he might have held ...
  A: No Angie, He loves you very much, because you have constantly treated him like a spoiled kid for so ...
Toil & Trouble!9/2/2008
  Q: Good afternoon, I feel like our marriage has reached its end yet I still have hope. We have three ...
  A: Sara, Marriage is a long term reciprocal relationship and therefore any one’s 'Mood' or drinking ...
Toil & Trouble9/2/2008
  Q: Good afternoon, I feel like our marriage has reached its end yet I still have hope. We have three ...
  A: Sara, Marriage is a long term reciprocal relationship and therefore any one’s 'Mood' or drinking ...
What is the point9/1/2008
  Q: Here is my siuation. I have a boyfriend and he can never see how his friends or relatives treat me. ...
  A: Is the answer spending less time with his people? Yes!. Develop a new social circle which both you ...
Husband's obsession is worrying me...8/27/2008
  Q: this problem is hard for me to solve and embarrassing too, but i really need help. I'm 28 and my ...
  A: Michelle, I’m not familiar with the phenomena of masturbating around food or food pictures; ...
tired8/26/2008
  Q: I have been married for 14yrs and my wifes behaviour is starting to get to me,She never keeps time ...
  A: Haji, Since 'good relationship' and 'love' are complex things, there is no simple ‘cook book’ ...
Husband says doesn't love me - time to give up?8/24/2008
  Q: Dr. Abraham - My husband and I have been married 15 years and we have 4 children ages 12, 8 and ...
  A: Meg, Use this ‘event’ with the lady as a good opportunity to re-assess your marriage relationship. ...
marriage problem8/23/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me for I am at a loss right now with my current situation....my husband left ...
  A: Regina, Anger, temper and upset mood are problems that have many explanations, theories and ...
husband filing for divorce8/22/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for three years. The past year has been hell. To avoid giving ...
  A: Heidi, The situation that you described is not hopeless. A professional counseling process can ...
Separation / Depression8/20/2008
  Q: Recently my wife of 11 years told me that she was unhappy. That she didn't know why. She said that ...
  A: Michael, Marriage is a long term reciprocal relationship and therefore any one’s ‘Mood Change’, ...
help8/16/2008
  Q: what can i do when i feel sad all the time about our relationship and i just need him to pay ...
  A: Jennifer, Since there is no ‘cook book’ answer, ‘to do list’ or a ready made Q-A type of response ...
Menopause8/11/2008
  Q: I am 58 and my wife is 46, we have been married for 25 years. Up till now we had both assumed that ...
  A: Paul, I assume that there is an interaction effect: each factor could be handled, but the joint ...
We lost everything and now my husband of 5 yrs wants to leave me & our children8/9/2008
  Q: My husband is my best friend. We've known each other for almost ten years & been married 5. We've ...
  A: I just told you, a few hours ago, about the ways men are building their status. Please re-read. Now ...
We lost everything and now my husband of 5 yrs wants to leave me & our children8/9/2008
  Q: My husband is my best friend. We've known each other for almost ten years & been married 5. We've ...
  A: Men are simple creatures due to their single minded circuit that can hold STATUS as the only ...
marriage/jealousy8/8/2008
  Q: My husband has problems with jealousy and I'm tired of it. I feel unhappy, unappreciated, and ...
  A: Mayra, Wait. Consider your steps, plan your 1-2 years, come to a divorce agreement, and only ...
Is it abuse?8/7/2008
  Q: I am not sure where to begin. My husband and I were married a little over one month ago. He has ...
  A: Lindsey, No, it is not abuse. But Yes, it is a very complex stress reaction, probably induced by ...
Divorced yet dating each other again.8/6/2008
  Q: I am in a unique situation. My husband and I were married for 4 years, it was a hard marriage ...
  A: 1. Is it common? 5-10% of divorcees, according to my personal experience (which is not scientific ...
Divorced yet dating each other again.8/6/2008
  Q: I am in a unique situation. My husband and I were married for 4 years, it was a hard marriage ...
  A: I'm not sure what is your question (s). Regards, Dr. Joseph Abraham http://www.dr-joseph.com
new mariage8/2/2008
  Q: A friend of mine is 30 year old. He wants to marry an 18 year old girl. They would like to have ...
  A: We have seen this episode in Woody Allen's life story and his adopted daughter that he finally ...
sexless marraige7/31/2008
  Q: Can a sexless marriage lead to other problems? my wife told me at one point sex is like a chore that ...
  A: Sexless marriage is very unhealthy, for both partners. Sex is not for men only. The joy of sex is a ...
disagreeing7/30/2008
  Q: Dr. Abraham, What do you make of a couple who has never raised their voices in 18 years of marriage? ...
  A: Are you good roommates? If so, it is time to say good-bye, or call a professional counselor. Do you ...
Wife is using the internet to meet men for chat.7/25/2008
  Q: I have been married for 17 years (Me 44 and her 41 yrs old) and up till my son was born and his ...
  A: I do not see good chances of success without involving a professional help. Obviously, I recommend ...
My husband is smothering me7/22/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been together for about a year and a half now. However, we have only been ...
  A: Let us go first to the more common sense explanation: I assume that from your husband’s point of ...
Remarried With Children7/22/2008
  Q: We have been married a year and a half. I have a 9 year old daughter and he has a 7 year old ...
  A: I’m not sure however that my reply is according to your expectation… I do not have a “real” answer ...
jealousy7/22/2008
  Q: I have several problems but I think they may all be related. I have been with my husband for 4 ...
  A: I’m not sure that my reply is according to your expectation… I do not have a “real” answer for you. ...
his change of heart7/21/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for 3 years now. We have been together for 8 years. We share the ...
  A: … I love him, but there has never been any passion between us… his body language is very closed off. ...
Jealousy7/19/2008
  Q: My wife has a very strong jealous of her cousin who is living with us in the same house (but ...
  A: Jealousy may be dysfunctional, once it origins from a paranoid personality. Usually, however, it is ...
Husband wants to be a rock star7/18/2008
  Q: We've been married 3 years, and have been together ten. After returning home from a business trip ...
  A: You both do need a professional help. Do not use the 'do it yourself' method. Offer my online phone ...
What should I do?7/17/2008
  Q: Just to give a summary of what happened, I had a 2 mo. relationship outside of my 10 year marriage ...
  A: I think that the main issue is not her attitude, but yours: ...I'm having trust issues with her ...
lazy husband7/14/2008
  Q: well lets start off with that i am a young gay proffesional, i had traveled to massachusetts with ...
  A: There are two alarming statements in your letter: ...even had a few physical fights... and ...now ...
The ex7/13/2008
  Q: My husband and I split 2 years ago this summer. What sparked the problems was I lost my mother and ...
  A: It is usually most advisable not to look backward, but to step forward. Concentrate on your social ...
What The Heck Is Going ON???6/28/2008
  Q: My wife of 19 1/2 years suddenly and without warning decided to separate from our marriage. She ...
  A: There is no ‘cook book’ answer, ‘to do list’ or a ready made Q-A type of a respond to your current ...
abuse and drugs6/27/2008
  Q: My husband I have been married for just over a year. I went through a spell in our 3-year ...
  A: Your description of your marital mental and emotional state allows me to advice that the two of you, ...
Marriage in trouble, help!6/19/2008
  Q: I've been married for 26 years. My husband has always had trouble sticking with a job. He's had 17 ...
  A: The marriage problem is secondary. The primary problem could be solved by a vocational counseling ...
marriage troubles6/16/2008
  Q: My husband and I separated for eight months, I threw him out after ten months of marriage and a ...
  A: First, please go to: http://dr-joseph.blogspot.com/2008/06/low-chance-to-save-this-marriage.html ...
Communication, respect, & compromise6/15/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for 2 years, together for 10. Lately we're just not getting ...
  A: First, any addiction, including work-coholism / "freinds" + fighting and arguing is a problem that ...
Husband is impulsive6/12/2008
  Q: I don't know if you can assist here with this one and it is a big one for you. Background We have ...
  A: Anger, temper and upset mood are problems that have many explanations, theories and treatment ...
Relationship on the Brink of Explosion6/9/2008
  Q: At this point in time I do not know what say except help. My husband and I are on the brink of ...
  A: Anger, temper and upset mood are problems that have many explanations, theories and treatment ...
mariage consling6/6/2008
  Q: "hi, i'm married college student .my problem started when i give my number to 2 male classmates ...
  A: Your situation is not easy: you are married to whom you love, but you have realized that he is ...
2nd Marriages6/5/2008
  Q: It's hard to sum up everything I question. At this point I am very close to giving up. Everything ...
  A: Your situation is painful indeed. You had high hopes but you were left with a second grade respect. ...
Husband won't talk to me about our marriage problems.6/4/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been married for 2 years and together for 10. We have 2 children, aged 3.5 and ...
  A: Since the family is a system, each component has the capacity to influence the others. You are ...
troubled marriage6/3/2008
  Q: i am in an unhappy marriage, i am thinking about divorcing him. he is abusive (verbally), and we are ...
  A: Marriage is something that you should try to keep and heal. The emotional, social and financial ...
Partners drinking5/28/2008
  Q: My partner who I have been together with since I was 17 were are now 40 insists that he wishes to ...
  A: I'm fully aware about your concerns, fears and frustrations. You both definitely need professional ...
Am I too suspicious5/25/2008
  Q: My wife started going home to columbus, ohio with just our 2 children to visit her family. I was ...
  A: Many times a particular behavior may serve as a symptom that indicates that a serious issue is ...
Ethical question5/18/2008
  Q: Dr Abraham, I was seeing a counselor to address some personal issues. My fiance started seeing her ...
  A: It is definitely better to have only one counselor that both partners feel good and confident with. ...
My husband is wants to leave5/12/2008
  Q: 3 months ago my husband told me that he doesnt feel attracted to me and no longer feels love for me. ...
  A: My best advice to you was to strengthen yourself, and actually ignore (at this point of your ...
I really messed up5/7/2008
  Q: Abraham, I really hope you can help me on this one. First some backround. Back in 2004 I was ...
  A: I was taking the time to think and reflect regarding your ‘miss’ story. My ‘other ear’ could not ...
break up5/1/2008
  Q: do you offer professional advice?
  A: Yes. Please go to http://www.dr-joseph.com Once you submit payment you call to se up the phone ...
break up4/30/2008
  Q: this may not be for this category, but you look like the most qualified. i dated my girlfriend for ...
  A: It would not be professionally serious to assess things so quickly and get into such a specific ...
can my marriage survive?4/30/2008
  Q: My husband and I have been a couple for 20 years and married 11.5 years.We separated September ...
  A: Your loss of the child is indeed a terrible tragedy. Once such unfortunate things happened, it is ...
break up4/29/2008
  Q: this may not be for this category, but you look like the most qualified. i dated my girlfriend for ...
  A: I do not see the advantage of trying to understand her. You should concentrate on your behavior, ...
break up4/28/2008
  Q: this may not be for this category, but you look like the most qualified. i dated my girlfriend for ...
  A: I’ll start with general remarks about dating and relationship building, and thereafter will give you ...
verbally and emotionally abusive spouse4/24/2008
  Q: I have been in my relationship for going on 8 years now, 4 of the 8 years married. I have 2 children ...
  A: You are puzzled - - I just don't understand why he has to be so hateful - - - - but you know that ...
verbally and emotionally abusive spouse4/24/2008
  Q: I have been in my relationship for going on 8 years now, 4 of the 8 years married. I have 2 children ...
  A: I'm trying to be supportive and provide my professional opinion in a friendly way... but my sympathy ...
we're not getting along..4/14/2008
  Q: I'm mad cause I think he drinks too much and is not prioritizing his responsibilities and leaves ...
  A: Drinking is a problem that has many explanations, theories and treatment approaches. Mine is that ...
Looking at women4/14/2008
  Q: Joseph I am from India and Just newly married about 18 months. 8-12 months down the marriage, my ...
  A: Marriage issues are always the two persons' issues. However, it is better to start as soon as ...
Looking at women4/14/2008
  Q: Joseph I am from India and Just newly married about 18 months. 8-12 months down the marriage, my ...
  A: The underlying psychological surface of such a behavior is, in many cases, telling something about ...
How to make someone feel good4/11/2008
  Q: What are some things I can do or say to make my husband feel loved again? Our relationship is ...
  A: The three factors 'true and long-lasting relationship" theory calls for activities that promote: 1. ...
Fading love4/11/2008
  Q: Although we are not technically married, we've been together three years, and living together for ...
  A: It could be that your feelings signal the reality: that this relationship has no good future. This ...
Help4/7/2008
  Q: I am a first grade teacher and was married to my husband (an airline pilot). We have a four year ...
  A: There are two different relationships here, which require two different attitudes: First is the ...
insecure husband4/3/2008
  Q: I'm 27, my husband is 30. We've been married for about 3 years and dated for about 3 years prior ...
  A: The tendency to "fight or flight" at times of crisis brings many to be both aggressive and passive / ...

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