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| money matters | 11/20/2009 |
Q: I have been with Robby off and on for 14 years now. I just started receiving Social Security each ... A: On the contrary, you live together, share things together in your life as partners that's the way ...
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| no answer | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Would you please inform me if you have decided not to reply to my mail even if you believe that its ... A: It's not that I don't want to answer your question. I haven't gotten any questions from you besides ...
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| On the brink of the end.... | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I am writing you for some outside advice on the situation that my wife and I are in. A few years ... A: I can't tell you how many times I have heard from clients on the other receiving end of your ...
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| infidelity | 11/17/2009 |
Q: My wife cheated on me. I chose to forgive her. but i cannot look at her in the eyes. We have three ... A: Forgiveness comes from within, and you being a preacher you should know all about forgiveness as God ...
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| Family and the effects | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a divorced 29yr old male with a child who has been dating a 23yr old woman of my dreams for the ... A: There is a saying that when you marry someone you marry their family as well. That's a pretty true ...
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| Hurt over husband's decision | 11/16/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have 2 young children together and have been married 10 years. I would say we have ... A: You did the right thing! Although it may not seem like it at the time. You can't make him do ...
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| Irretrievability | 11/15/2009 |
Q: My husband insists I find a job which I did, many times, but he saps my confidence and blames me for ... A: Open up your own account, as if it's in a joint account he knows about what you save. He can't make ...
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| separated | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Ok so here's my story. My husband and I have been together for 10yrs now and married for 4. Two ... A: Yes, that love can come back for both of you! It takes something to reignite that spark that you ...
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| Irretrievability | 11/13/2009 |
Q: My husband insists I find a job which I did, many times, but he saps my confidence and blames me for ... A: RESENDING the Q and A you requested. I believe this was it. Hope this helps you! Hi Brenda~ I'm ...
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| Separated | 11/13/2009 |
Q: Ok so here's my story. My husband and I have been together for 10yrs now and married for 4. Two ... A: I can certainly relate to a spouse cheating and fathering another child by a mistress/adulterous ...
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| 29 year old marriage | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 29 years. In all the years that we have been married he has ... A: Maybe he doesn't honestly know how to relate to you anymore, due to him being gone on weekends and ...
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| Irretrievability | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My husband insists I find a job which I did, many times, but he saps my confidence and blames me for ... A: Well, firstly I'd certainly hope that you wouldn't ever feel so desperate that you would actually ...
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| LEFT MY HUSBAND | 11/12/2009 |
Q: over the last few years my husband and i have had martial problems. we tried to counseloring about a ... A: You do as you're doing and you leave him once and for all. He's not capable of changing right now, ...
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| Wife left me | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I don't know what to do, I still love my wife, even though I was Kicked out of the house. I noticed ... A: There has to be a reason why she's doing this and acting this way. Do you think there is a ...
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| thankyou... | 11/12/2009 |
Q: i hnakyou very much for ur guidance. iknow my limits n i can never cross them. But my bf can never ... A: That's good to know that you know your limits and you don't cross them, be proud of yourself for ...
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| Marriage | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am 52 years old and my husband is 55. We are both in our second marriage and are both ... A: Maybe you did the right thing for now, by getting him out of the house and away from you so that you ...
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| help me plz | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I m Kushika from bangalore. I m a college going. I m 20 years old. I have a boy friend named Dinesh. ... A: You know what you can handle with your body. A person knows their limits on what they can and can't ...
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| Marriage | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am 52 years old and my husband is 55. We are both in our second marriage and are both ... A: He could be torn and actually have feelings for both of you. However, that doesn't give him license ...
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| Younger husband | 11/10/2009 |
Q: This is the second marriage for me and the first for my husband. Steve is 21 and I am 45. We've ... A: I think given your situation, these thoughts and feelings are valid and even very normal being with ...
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| help me plz | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I m Kushika from bangalore. I m a college going. I m 20 years old. I have a boy friend named Dinesh. ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you have a traumatic medical problem with having a brain tumor. My sister ...
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| is my husband controlling? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: im 33 and been married for 5 years we have three children age 8,4 %26 2, im a stay at home mum which ... A: This nonsense needs to stop and NOW! His behavior and treatment of your is rude, crude, unacceptable ...
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| help me plz | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I m Kushika from bangalore. I m a college going. I m 20 years old. I have a boy friend named Dinesh. ... A: You can masturbate comfortably by using a regular pillow, put it right in between your legs. You ...
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| To Divorce or Not to Divorce? | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My husband moved to a different state in July 2007, (we are a military family) the kids and I stayed ... A: It sounds like there is nothing you can say or do to make this marriage better and it's beyond help! ...
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| Alcohlic hubby | 11/7/2009 |
Q: This is such a tough tough question or decision I have to make. I have been married for 10 years ... A: I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is on you and your family. I can relate to you in a way ...
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| Frustrated | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am a recovered Alcoholic. I am on my second marriage and have a wonderful 17 month old with my ... A: It seems as though she has an issue with her self-esteem and showing her feelings and/or affection ...
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| in laws | 11/6/2009 |
Q: My husband's role is more of a father figure in his family and it is creating resentment on my part. ... A: He needs to be more sensitive to your needs and take into consideration your thoughts and feelings ...
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| Marriage and an Affair | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 10 years 2 of which we have been married. We have a 10 month ... A: So are you wanting to stay in this marriage then? You certainly don't have to tell your husband if ...
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| Can't decide what to do! | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Last Tuesday, Oct. 27th, my husband signed on to a social site %26 reconnected with his high school ... A: No, absolutely do not give him the go ahead to go see her, if you do, then you might be kissing the ...
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| Marriage and an Affair | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 10 years 2 of which we have been married. We have a 10 month ... A: My personal opinion on this whole situation is that some times we do things in life that we aren't ...
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| separated, want to earn my way back | 11/3/2009 |
Q: my wife abruptly left me last june due to my relapsing back into alcohol use (one beer after mowing ... A: The wrong way to go about it would be to demand that something be done and ASAP. She's probably ...
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| Can't decide what to do! | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Last Tuesday, Oct. 27th, my husband signed on to a social site %26 reconnected with his high school ... A: I can understand and totally respect that you thought you were doing the right thing by allowing him ...
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| separated, want to earn my way back | 11/2/2009 |
Q: my wife abruptly left me last june due to my relapsing back into alcohol use (one beer after mowing ... A: Maybe she's taking her time and feeling you out, so to speak. She wants to see just how committed ...
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| recovering after betrayal | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Two months ago I opened my computer to check my email. At first I thought it was my account and I ... A: It's only been two months since his infidelity, so it's going to take you a long road to recover ...
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| Abuse | 11/2/2009 |
Q: My husband has violoated me twice - first time Jan of 2009 - I twice told him not interested, he ... A: He's an abuser and he's taking full advantage of you. You do have a right to tell him no, it's your ...
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| insecurity? | 11/1/2009 |
Q: im married to the man of my dreams. Our marriage was arranged so i didnt know him at the time. we ... A: If you had sexual abuse in your past that could have something to do with this and why you just ...
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| Husband has a girlfriend what do I do? | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I am in a very bad place right now. I am a 38 year old woman that is married to a 37 year old man. ... A: I'm going to copy and paste your questions here, with my answers/response below it for convenience. ...
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| confused and lost | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I am 30 yrs old and have been married almost 11yrs. I am a mother of school age children. I am at a ... A: The bottom line is you're done with him and the marriage, b/c you've been so burnt out now that ...
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| infidelity | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My wife cheated on me. I chose to forgive her. but i cannot look at her in the eyes. We have three ... A: Cheating is the ultimate betrayal in a marriage. Honestly all of the thoughts and feelings you're ...
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| my handycapped aunt nds advice | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My 66 yr old aunt is married to a horrible a-hole..a dis-barred lawyer who is void of any cooth, has ... A: He's nothing but a coward to abuse her. Abusers are cowards in disguise. You can start by getting ...
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| trust and jelousy | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have been with my live in boyfriend for 8 years we have two kids and through out the years we have ... A: Why do you keep putting up with his nonsense?! He continuously insults your intelligence by making ...
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| Separation / Abandonment | 10/26/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have separated after almost nine years. He walked out of our relationship and ... A: It's tough to have to go through a separation, and then when someone makes it ugly, it's that much ...
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| he keeps me away from his children | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Today I experienced a very tough emotional moment, because I realized that my partner doesn't want ... A: I think you do need to bring this up with him when you are alone and in private surroundings when ...
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| My marriage is getting worse everyday | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 11yrs now with two girls. I fell in love wiht my husband because he was a ... A: What you say makes perfect sense to me. However, he is mentally ill and there isn't anything you ...
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| Not sure what to do with our sex life...? | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 8 years. We have 4 year old and 9 month old. Both are daughters. I love ... A: When a woman has a child typically her sex drive takes a huge nose dive (not always though) and ...
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| he keeps me away from his children | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Today I experienced a very tough emotional moment, because I realized that my partner doesn't want ... A: He mislead you into thinking that you were going to spend the day with him and the children. I can ...
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| Separation / Abandonment | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have separated after almost nine years. He walked out of our relationship and ... A: He's sadly mistaken there on him getting half of everything. He's blowing smoke. He's only ...
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| ..... | 10/23/2009 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 years. six months ago he asked me to married him but ... A: By all means, no, do not marry this man. With the way he's acting now, and all the fighting you do ...
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| My marriage is getting worse everyday | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 11yrs now with two girls. I fell in love wiht my husband because he was a ... A: What do YOU want to do about this situation and this marriage? You have been his enabler for so long ...
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| Regaining trust | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Ok, I need some advice. I'm married (married 2yrs, together 5.5yrs and we have a 10 month old girl. ... A: He broke your trust in more ways than one. The first and most important is that he blatantly and ...
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| roles of a wife & mum | 10/22/2009 |
Q: we are a young family with a daughter who is barely one year. we have a househelp and my husband is ... A: Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world, whether you work outside the home or not. ...
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| Miserable in marriage | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I got married when I was 18 and now married for 12years. We have two wonderful kids both boys of 9 n ... A: What do you want to do? You definitely deserve to be happy in life whether you remain married or ...
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| changing roles | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I have struggled my whole life with self esteem. I grew up in this whirl wind of self neglect and ... A: The saying is that a woman marries someone like their father (good or bad or indifferent), so this ...
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| Blood matches | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Can an AB+ man marry an A- girl? are we going to be healthy and what about our babies? thank you! :) A: There shouldn't be any issue that has to do with your blood types. Many people with different blood ...
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| Step daughters mistake | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My step daughter(age 32) just got married on Oct8,2009, to a boy 19 years old. They have been ... A: Sometimes no matter what we say or do for our children, they still have to end up learning from ...
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| Husband needs time | 10/18/2009 |
Q: Oh, where do I begin? I am a 46 year old woman who is married to a Native American man who is 47. I ... A: So you snapped, who wouldn't given all that you'd previously been through?! You did it in a moment ...
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| Recourse? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I'm at my wits end. I'm 53 yr old male, married for two years. I love my wife with a passion that ... A: Are you insinuating that you're going to kill yourself if she doesn't change her ways, and stop her ...
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| separated, want to earn my way back | 10/14/2009 |
Q: my wife abruptly left me last june due to my relapsing back into alcohol use (one beer after mowing ... A: It's rather simple coming from her point of view. It's much easier to live apart from someone that ...
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| Husband with no boundaries won't respect mine | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My husband for the most part of our marriage has no proper boundaries, won't respect my need for ... A: God in the Bible gives permission/consent for a divorce based on two reason; that is adultery and ...
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| marital tension | 10/13/2009 |
Q: i am married for about a year and have a 4 months old son.Till my child's birth i enjoyed great ... A: No one can make you feel inferior w/o your permission. If they choose to believe malicious lies ...
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| My husband's trips away with friends | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I've been married for 2 years. During this time I have been facing very hard time helping my husband ... A: I know what it's like to have someone you love to battle alcoholism. My father was an alcoholic ...
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| jobless | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Second marriage. I am 17 years older than my husband. He has lost his job due primarily to his ... A: You're right you are enabling him to do the things he does. What is he (and you) going to do when ...
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| wife's insecurity or husband's obsessiveness? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: my family is planning a weekend getaway camping close to our house. These plans were made after our ... A: Is he a people pleaser and a peace keeper? Because that's sure what he sounds like, that he's ...
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| Envious Husband | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I am going to try to pair down my question so it's not long and drawn out... My husband and I met ... A: That's sure what it sounds like to me. Sometimes it's hard for a man to deal with having a ...
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| loss of interest after the honey moon period | 10/7/2009 |
Q: you must get asked about this all the time, my husband and I haven't been married a very long ... A: Yes, I do get this on a pretty frequent basis about porn, sex, cheating, etc. In fact, I just got ...
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| If your husband uses porn chat.. is it cheating? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have been married 19yrs. Recently my husbands work keeps him on the road except for week-ends. We ... A: Is porn normal in this day and age for a man or anyone else for that matter to look at? There ...
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| wife has left me after my third affair. | 10/7/2009 |
Q: my wife and i have been married for the past 10 years, we have a 4yr old son. during the marriage i ... A: I hope that by you going through this experience it has taught you a very valuable lesson in life, ...
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| anal sex | 10/5/2009 |
Q: my husband want to have anal sex, i stated to him that it hurts and i would not consent to doing it. ... A: Actually, yes, I have been in one of those type of relationships in my first marriage. My first ...
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| i need help | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I cant take it no more I been living with this girl i call my wife for a long time. when been ... A: She bullies you b/c you allow her to do this to you and treat you in this manner. You've reached ...
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| marriage | 10/4/2009 |
Q: okay...i've been married for 4 1/2 years to my husband. (This is our second marriage for both, and ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know ...
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| we don't know how to fight constructively | 10/4/2009 |
Q: my husband and I have been together for 9 years and married for the last 3. It is a second marriage ... A: If you end up separating due to the years of fighting, then you both lose and no one wins. You end ...
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| cheating and divorce | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Ok. I was married for 13 years. During that time, I found numerous phone number from women, my best ... A: Why you should you feel you were unjustified for divorcing him for cheating on you?! HE is the one ...
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| Unresolved Anger | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I am 45 years old and have been married for 22 years. We have 3 children--16, 18, and 20. About 10 ... A: Cheating is the ultimate betrayal in a marriage. It makes you lose every ounce of trust and even ...
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| husband is leaving me | 9/29/2009 |
Q: My husband is a reservist..and returned from Iraq 4 months ago..I have noticed since he came back ... A: Being a military family can be very stressful, and on top of that when he's been to Iraq, he doesn't ...
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| I want to separate from my husband | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for three years, but we have been together for 11 years. The past ... A: He's got his priorities all wrong here. He should be putting you and your son first and himself ...
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| wife is selfish in bed... | 9/29/2009 |
Q: We have been married for a 3.5 years now, and ever since we've been married my wife has always had ... A: It might be time that you sat down with her and had a serious heart to heart talk with her. I can ...
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| depressed with married life | 9/28/2009 |
Q: ...i have been married for 4 yrs now n have got a child.....our marriage life is really boring from ... A: Maybe he's not in love with you anymore and this is why he's avoiding sex and anything that has to ...
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| what to do now? | 9/28/2009 |
Q: . I sent you the question copied below.. I didn't get a reply when the email was sent back?? could ... A: It's never easy to hear that someone you once truly loved doesn't really love you anymore. That's ...
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| The married doctor | 9/28/2009 |
Q: Samantha, I'm 32 years old and married for 6 years. Everything is ok-just small flaws but, ... A: You are very right to be very wary of his intentions. He may or may not have done this before ...
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| I am confused over wife's behaviour | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I do not know where to start. I had been a neglected child and my parents arranged a wedding with a ... A: S Kumar~ It seems as though your wife is being very selfish and wants you do to everything for and ...
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| Husband viewing porn and secretly taping me! | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Several times in the past, I have found porn on ... A: I'm very sorry that you have to go through something of this magnitude. And I know that saying ...
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| Tired of giving | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 20 years and have 3 beautiful children (15, 13 and 5). I am 42 this year ... A: That's what the life of a busy mom is like. I so know that feeling that you have. I think as ...
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| Husband viewing porn and secretly taping me! | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Several times in the past, I have found porn on ... A: Yes, you are right to think that he has some sort of sex addiction. If he's a sexual deviate that ...
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| Trust | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Greetings. I'm going to get married in months time. Everything is going well but the problem is my ... A: First off he has no right to talk to you like that. He was the one in the wrong for sneaking behind ...
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| husband has left | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been together since we were 18. We are now 29...Together 11 years married for ... A: I know it royally sucks that you have to go through this type of pain. And there's probably nothing ...
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| kissing... | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I've been with my wife for about 5.5 years and we have 2 great kids together (Holly, 3.5 years old ... A: She needs to define in more detail what she constitutes as "disgusting." Is it your breath, the ...
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| Husband has anger outbursts... | 9/19/2009 |
Q: my husband and I have been married for a little over 2 1/2 years. He is a sweet and wonderful man ... A: I have no doubt like you, that when he returns from Iraq that his temper will be much greater and ...
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| My husband is depressed and it's killing our marriage | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My husband has been diagnosed with depression by his GP doctor but refuses to go to counseling to ... A: He has to first acknowledge his problem, then secondly he has to accept the help that he so ...
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| husband has left | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been together since we were 18. We are now 29...Together 11 years married for ... A: You don't just stop loving someone over night or all at once, it happens over a period of time. Are ...
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| Feeling really low | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old and have been married less than a year. When I was 14 I got involved with a much ... A: What do you want to do? What do you think you should do about this? Where do you see your life in ...
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| Wife said she needs time for a definitive answer | 9/14/2009 |
Q: Have been married for 20 years most of that time happily. We have three children. A little ... A: There really is no perfect time frame. You'll just know how long you can or can't wait. She knows ...
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| Sister is married to a drinker - doesnt realized she is codependant | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My sister married a guy who she met at work. He was on parole at the time for a crime he said he ... A: I searched on Amazon.com and came up with a couple of links for books that you requested. I'm going ...
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| Making the right decision | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I live in the Caribbean on an island called Trinidad, I was married at the age of 23 (3 years ago), ... A: I hope that in your last statement you aren't referring to suicide, taking your own life isn't the ...
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| Wife cheated | 9/13/2009 |
Q: It's been nearly a year since my wife of almost 10 years cheated on me with another woman. She has ... A: She very well could be. And this could also explain her mood swings, hanging out with this other ...
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| Hard topic to bring up | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me to make a right move. My live-in bf of 2yrs and I moving together to another ... A: There's no easy way to bring up this topic with him. The best way I can suggest that you do it, is ...
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| confusion | 9/10/2009 |
Q: we r married(2nd marriage for both of us, he 34 & me 30 yrs old) for 15 months, i am living in my ... A: Maybe he's just not ready to get married again, or maybe he's having a hard time getting over his ...
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| Husband and pornography | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married just over three years; second marriages for both of us. My ... A: He's a porn addict whether he admits to it or not. And he's probably doing many other ugly things ...
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| unhappy marriage | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Is it wrong to ask a spouse to have his 22 year old to move out of the house. We have been married ... A: You are right! At their ages the children are old enough to be out on their own, especially the 22 ...
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| confused | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have 2 daughters, 8 &10(ADHD), from a previous marriage and remarried 3 years ago. We have 21 ... A: I can completely relate to having a child with disabilities. I have one child with ADHD (she's 11), ...
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| Separated and Pregnant | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 5 years and married for a little over one. We have a two ... A: You deserve way better than he's currently capable of giving you and your child. He's not there for ...
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| I cheated on my wife, and am so sorry | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 53, wife is 48- married 14 years with 13 yr old daughter. I admitted 6 weeks ago I had a 3 ... A: You need to see if she'll sit down with you and have a serious heart to heart talk. This way you ...
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| Marriage - Seperation, Is there hope! | 8/27/2009 |
Q: 20 days ago my husband came to me and said he didnt love me and he wanted to seperate, but not ... A: He told you there wasn't anyone else, huh? Yet, he's conveniently seeing a 19 yo female now. Yeah ...
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| Whats your unbiased opinion? | 8/26/2009 |
Q: Ok, I am going to try and right this as completely unbiased as possible. My wife and I have been ... A: She needs to go back for some individual counseling once again, and perhaps even for her anger ...
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| Need Advise ASAP | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 3 months. I have been depressed lately from much stress caused ... A: You are absolutely 100% correct there. However, I'm not judging anyone, I go by what information is ...
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| I have a controlling wife, what should I do? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I left my wife and 2 young girls last week because I couldn't take the verbal abuse anymore. We have ... A: You can disclose everything to the counselor, but in due time. You want to get a feel for him/her ...
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| I have a controlling wife, what should I do? | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I left my wife and 2 young girls last week because I couldn't take the verbal abuse anymore. We have ... A: You have let this go on for way too long and so now she's become accustomed to you being at her beck ...
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| How to forgive myself | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I've been with my husband for 8 years and married for two. I cheated on him before we got married ... A: There is only so much you can do to convince him that you're sorry for what you did and that you ...
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| family finance | 8/23/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 6 years now and have 2 children. My husband has always been the bread winner ... A: No, you're not being too harsh on him at all. A marriage is a partnership, it's about sharing and ...
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| HELP ME | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 5 years now. I have a 3 year old and a 4 year old. My husband is 7 years ... A: It's not healthy to have the children witness the way he treats you, but you probably already know ...
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| Need advice. My husband cheated on me - with a man. | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure what kind of advice can be given for this, or if I just need to talk about it. I can't ... A: Cheating is the ultimate betrayal in a marriage. He cheated on you, and with another man at that. ...
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| will they come to me for child support | 8/21/2009 |
Q: if i am married to a guy but not physically together have no financial connection with this guy will ... A: No, they can NOT come after you for child support, period. There are laws in every state that ...
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| insecure; mid - life crises? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My husband of over 14 years just turned 40. For the last two months, he has been questioning my ... A: I over looked the biblical part, sorry for that. I have tons of questions that I get on a daily ...
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| Disagreement with Husband | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My husband was recently awarded full physical custody of his 2 daughters. During that process we ... A: No, you're not really out of line there. You want what's in the best interest of the children, as ...
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| Marriage | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I would describe myself as promiscuous person from as early as 16,met a guy at 16+ and thought of ... A: You know it is never too late for a person to change. You talk about praying, are you religious at ...
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| distant wife | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me. In the last few months I have noticed that my wife has become very distant ... A: If you suspect she's seeing someone else, then chances are she is. She's not going to make the ...
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| Masturbation | 8/19/2009 |
Q: ,, thank u so much for ur kind reply,,and i m very grateful to u tht u help me ,,,i will pray for ur ... A: This has to do with the erectile dysfunction (ED). You need to go see your doctor so that he can ...
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| Changing middle name upon marrying | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am getting married soon, and I am planning on changing my middle name to my mother's maiden name ... A: It should be fairly easy for you to get your name change after the marriage. Typically you can get ...
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| problems with money | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I hope you can enlighten me on what to do.I dont have anybody to talk to ask advise. My problem now ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know ...
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| my divorce uggghh | 8/19/2009 |
Q: ok hi, i am 22 years old and been married a year and 6months exactly. my husband and i just dont get ... A: There is a 50-50 chance you will get alimony. Alimony is usually based on how long you've been ...
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| Masturbation | 8/18/2009 |
Q: ,how r u ?? hope u r fine and well.. madam i have a question its a serious problem ,,i hope u will ... A: From all that you've described it sounds like you have ED (erectile dysfunction). There are ...
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| Marriage and Separation | 8/17/2009 |
Q: i am a Nigerian living in Lagos, Nigeria. I was married for 6 years until my husband ruthlessly ... A: No, you shouldn't go back to him under any circumstances. It's never okay for a man to put his ...
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| my husband get angry and swears more and more | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I am krisia. We have been with my husband 10 years together, and 7 years married. Last year we had a ... A: It's not good to be in an unhappy, unhealthy and unfulfilling marriage, especially when you have a ...
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| 2nd marriage | 8/11/2009 |
Q: i have twins from previous marriage..of which kids r being raised with the financial help of my own ... A: I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time right now. Pregnancy hormones can really be ...
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| When is it time to get help? | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 17 years and I have two children aged 15 and 11. My husband has always ... A: Right now he's very untrustworthy. He's pursuing these other women behind your back (as if that's ...
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| Husbands sister | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I need help with this. Don't know what to do and am ready to leave my husband because of it. I was ... A: There's probably nothing you nor your husband or anyone else for that matter, can say to her that ...
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| Husbands sister | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I need help with this. Don't know what to do and am ready to leave my husband because of it. I was ... A: He's given up on trying to talk to or even reason with her, he's on to something there. There are ...
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| What to do when he doesn't love me anymore? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 3 1/2 years. He hasn't been in love with me for 2 years. He ... A: It's not uncommon for this to happen in a marriage. It's too easy to get involved in working, ...
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| Pornography, Time and Communication Issues | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I found porn on my husband's computer. He lied to me about it saying that his secretary must have ... A: Well that's good that he's putting forth a good effort right now, b/c his actions will speak louder ...
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| Pornography, Time and Communication Issues | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I found porn on my husband's computer. He lied to me about it saying that his secretary must have ... A: Since the counseling is just for couples/marriage counseling. I would suggest that you seek some ...
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| The Final Answer | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have decided to divorce my husband of 20 years. Our problems are unique. He is 57 and I am 48. ... A: You're only human. At one time you loved your husband. And with being a Christian you took your ...
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| Hands are tied and dont know what to do | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My husband and I met two years ago and dated for five months. We had a long distance relationship ... A: Do you not see what he's doing to you?! You blame yourself for the way he's acts and that's not ...
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| Second marriage and step children | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I have been remarried now for 2 years. My husband from a previous marriage has 2 children (son 19 ... A: Good for you! You did the right thing. And know that you did this for your children and yourself. ...
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| Second marriage and step children | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have been remarried now for 2 years. My husband from a previous marriage has 2 children (son 19 ... A: It's not about you being selfish, in a way you have to. You have to worry about your girls and he's ...
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| very unhappy in my marriage | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 5 years and married for 4. We have one son together who is 3 years ... A: You can't fix this marriage alone and do everything all by yourself. It's just not going to work ...
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| Honeymoon for the couple or entire family | 7/23/2009 |
Q: also should a couple go on a honeymoon to visit family members. I have been married to my husband ... A: A "honeymoon" means it's just a couple, not their children and the rest of the family. It's for the ...
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| Husband & Wife Relations | 7/23/2009 |
Q: so as reading these it seems you get a little background. I met my husband when I was 15 and we've ... A: He's sending you conflicting messages. He wants to be with you, he doesn't want to be with you, he ...
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| gaining back trust in a marriage | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My husband of 5.5 years and I are experiencing difficulty in our marriage. This past April, I ... A: What did/does he have to hide if he won't let you see his messages, his phone or even his bill? That ...
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| Second marriage and step children | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have been remarried now for 2 years. My husband from a previous marriage has 2 children (son 19 ... A: I agree with you that he's probably angry/frustrated with his children and he's taking it out on you ...
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| Should I move on | 7/22/2009 |
Q: It has been 4 years since I discovered that my husband was abusing opiates. When he came clean ... A: But there just comes a time when you know in your heart of hearts that you can't go on living this ...
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| Marriage and Divorce | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My marriage of 20 yrs have come to an end. My wife has asked me for a divorce, but she wants me to ... A: Maybe her parents really are hoping that their daughter will wise up, especially if you've had a ...
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| Should I move on | 7/20/2009 |
Q: It has been 4 years since I discovered that my husband was abusing opiates. When he came clean ... A: Of course things are not right he's a drug addict. He left rehab when you put him in it and tried ...
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| Marriage and Divorce | 7/20/2009 |
Q: My marriage of 20 yrs have come to an end. My wife has asked me for a divorce, but she wants me to ... A: Of course there is nothing wrong with you wanting to save this marriage. It is what is is though, ...
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| Future Brother In Law | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Here is my situation. I have a girlfriend whose brother is an absolute, out-right jerk. My ... A: He's obviously jealous and feels threatened by your presence in his sister's life. And honestly ...
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| Deciding if I should leave my fiance of seven years | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have been with my fiance for seven years. Three years ago he hurt his back. The doctor put him ... A: It IS the drug addiction talking and this isn't something he can do on his own. He needs rehab in ...
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| Question about seperation | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I'm looking for some advice and guidance. I am currently deployed to Iraq, and about 3 weeks ago my ... A: It seems as though she's clearly overwhelmed with you being deployed and not being there with her. ...
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| Relationship Help | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I am about to turn 26 and work full-time. I started dating my girlfriend a little over a year ago ... A: You have to get to the bottom of why this is bothering you so much and why you're letting these ...
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| HELP | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND AND HIS KIDS. BUT WE ARE A FAMILY WITH THREE ... A: Your husband needs to back you up. It's tough for a step-parent to discipline a child that's not ...
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| Marriage and Divorce | 7/17/2009 |
Q: My marriage of 20 yrs have come to an end. My wife has asked me for a divorce, but she wants me to ... A: You can't make someone feel something that they don't feel. If she wants a divorce you can't make ...
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| husband-wife relationship | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I'm about to leave my husband of almost 2 years, we've been together total of 3 years. He is ... A: It is much better to be alone and happy than to be miserable and married. He doesn't respect you at ...
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| husband leaving | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I've been married for 20yrs with 2children: son 20 & daughter 14. Husband was sleeping on couch ... A: You can't make him do something he refuses to do, and if he's refusing to acknowledge that he's an ...
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| Husband wife relationship | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I married having one 8 yrs daughter and last week i came to know that my husband is having an affair ... A: He broke your trust so he's going to have to earn it back over time. It might take a very long time ...
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| Just need advice | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I am going though a divorce at the moment due to drug abuse and verbal abuse on my husbands side. It ... A: It sounds as though he was possibly your most influential love interest in your whole entire life. ...
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| Does my Wife Really Love Me? | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for almost 25 years. She has never been a real affectionate Woman ... A: You need to try and sit down with her and have a serious heart to heart talk with her. She needs to ...
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| Is it time for me to move on? | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have been married for half my life; 20yrs. I have endured my husband having 2 extra marital ... A: You're unhappy in the marriage and have been for quite some time. Over the years you've become ...
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| Wife hates husbands best friend | 7/2/2009 |
Q: What would you do regarding a friends party and a guest your wife (spouse) does not like.? Our ... A: I agree with you on this. It isn't your place to tell your friends (who are throwing their party) ...
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| female masturbation | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I am a female living away from my husband and i had no sex since 5 months. now i jus mastrbated by ... A: Yes, he would still feel the same tightness whether you masturbate or not. The tightness is caused ...
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| Family problem | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I got married recently 8 months back. My husband never cares for me, he use to listen his brother ... A: You need to do what's right for you. Sometimes you can't take on your family members and take care ...
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| female masturbation | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I am a female living away from my husband and i had no sex since 5 months. now i jus mastrbated by ... A: No, he will not be able to tell if you masturbate yourself. A man can't tell this physically, so ...
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| isolation from my family | 7/1/2009 |
Q: and as I've progressed through my pregnancy it seems like my husband is trying everything possible ... A: No, this definitely isn't normal at all. When a person tries to isolate someone it's the beginnings ...
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| shall i hope that we can be together again? | 6/24/2009 |
Q: we've been married for almost 10 years with 3 wonderful kids. when i had our first child, i was 20 ... A: You're moving on with your life. So, yes, at some point you should tell your oldest child what ...
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| shall i hope that we can be together again? | 6/23/2009 |
Q: we've been married for almost 10 years with 3 wonderful kids. when i had our first child, i was 20 ... A: You can't change or influence what his family thinks about him, you or any other thing. They are ...
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| MY WIFE | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 4 years I have 3 kids. My wife and I have been fighting on and off about ... A: It's never in the best interest to stay together for the sake of the children. I'll tell you why it ...
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| shall i hope that we can be together again? | 6/21/2009 |
Q: we've been married for almost 10 years with 3 wonderful kids. when i had our first child, i was 20 ... A: There probably isn't much hope of him coming back. Besides why would you want to be with someone ...
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| controlling wife | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Ms. Kessler. Thanks for being available. I need rest and recuperation from an overbearing wife. ... A: Peace at what price. You say you're not willing or able to leave her. But is that so? You can do ...
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| My Husband wants to be single again | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 3 years (together for 6). Over the last couple months he ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him first before you make ...
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| My wife is a slob and goes out too much. | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I married my wife some 18 months ago. When I met her she had an 8 year old son, who is now 10. We ... A: It sounds like you've already reached your breaking point with her and you're done, due to your ...
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| a wife who will not leave | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My best friend(who is female) has been married 7+ years, they have 1 child. They sleep in separate ... A: She obviously feels obligated to stay with him for a few reasons, albeit they are not good or valid ...
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| reconciliation after multiple separations | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 34 years. We have two sons in their 20's, one who is successful ... A: Isn't four times of her coming and going enough? Or are you going to keep being a revolving door for ...
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| Am I messing everything up? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I am having some serious issues with my marriage and family life. Every argument my wife and I get ... A: What do YOU want out of this relationship or marriage? You have to stop and think about what you ...
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| Marriage Issues | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am a deployed soldier who has been married for 4 yrs, and of these 4 yrs I have been deployed ... A: It could be a little bit of both. But mostly b/c she's been hurt by past relationships. Then you ...
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| How to tell his parents about my daughter | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am a single mom with a 5 yr. old daughter from a previous marriage. My boyfriend and I have been ... A: I think that if you feel comfortable then maybe you could do it as a couple. Since he's now a part ...
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| Concerns | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My daughter who is 19 is dating, and actually engaged to a guy who is 23. I have a few concerns and ... A: I think you're right to have some concerns about this. First off they are very young to get married ...
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| Marriage Issues | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am a deployed soldier who has been married for 4 yrs, and of these 4 yrs I have been deployed ... A: The major problem here seems to be a lack of communication on both parts. Especially hers where she ...
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| Cybersex addict | 6/5/2009 |
Q: in helping me I am 36 yrs, married, with a beautiful doting wife & 2 kids. I am currently living ... A: Sorry it's taken me so long to get back with you, my internet connection was down the entire day ...
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| Devastated | 6/3/2009 |
Q: .!! I ve been married for 1 and a half year now. It wasnt exactly a love marriage but me and my ... A: You sound like a very determine individual and a very strong woman indeed. So, if you ultimately ...
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| problems with wife | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Were going on 5 years marriage. I am so hopeless and depressed over our relationship. My wife is ... A: You know it doesn't have to be this way. You have choices in life that you have to make and ...
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| sex and being together to much | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am pretty much the opposite of most men when it comes to loving and wanting to spend time with my ... A: I could've described your relationship as my very own. This is the case with my husband and I and ...
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| Found my soulmate | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 10 years. The first 5 years of my marriage were very difficult because my ... A: So what are you willing to do about this situation then? That's what you need to ask yourself here. ...
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| Devastated | 6/2/2009 |
Q: .!! I ve been married for 1 and a half year now. It wasnt exactly a love marriage but me and my ... A: The major problem in the marriage is that there's not good communication on his part. He doesn't ...
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| Ex girlfriend | 6/1/2009 |
Q: My wife has been looking up friends from her past on her facebook. I felt that it would be nice to ... A: I can totally understand how she (meaning your wife) has a problem with being friends with an ex. I ...
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| Should we call it a day? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: me and my boyfriend are both 27, met at 16 (first relationship for both of us) I had a late ... A: He doesn't have a job and he's either unwilling or unable to provide for his family, you have had on ...
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| Good husband to Jerk | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 17 yrs and have 3 children. I have always tried my best to be a great ... A: I can understand that you're getting frustrated by her lack of doing things and taking better care ...
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| Wife problems | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Me and my wife have been married for about a year and a half. After a total lack of communication ... A: What about marriage counseling to find out why she's feeling this way? Have you asked her how her ...
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| Trust Issues | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have been married for almost 10 years, got married when I was 22 y/o, have 2 kids. About 2 years ... A: This hasn't been something you just started having problems with or have been feeling overnight. ...
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| porn | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Did porn terminate our marriage? I was not comfortable with porn but it seemed like over time that's ... A: You have to realize that this divorce wasn't your fault and it really was a blessing in disguise. ...
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| Fat wife | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I'm an intelligent, attractive 230 lb woman whose husband always makes degrading comments about my ... A: You don't have to take that sort of abuse from him nor should you keep tolerating it. He's ...
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| wifes ex-husband | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I recently saw an e-mail from my wife ex to her about the way they used to be. since then I've ... A: You've already explained to her how you feel about this and you did the right thing to ask her about ...
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| Wife paying child support | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am getting married soon and my soon to be husband has a court ordered child support that is ... A: It is often a misconception that a spouse must pay child support for another spouse, and that's ...
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| Is it abuse? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My husband tries to control everything in our marriage, we have been together for 19 years but it ... A: Yes, these are classic signs of an abuser. Abuse doesn't have to be only physical, it can be ...
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| Am I messing everything up? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am having some serious issues with my marriage and family life. Every argument my wife and I get ... A: I'm a product of divorced parents also. My parents divorced when I was about 7 and my sister was 5. ...
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| Marriage after an Affair | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Let me tell you a little about my self. I am 35 yo have two children 17, and 15 yo, I have been ... A: Adultery is the ultimate betrayal in a marriage. It makes you lose almost every ounce of trust and ...
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| Happy husband trying to understand always unhappy wife | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I'll make this as brief as possible. My wife has a history of anxiety and depression, to the point ... A: I have a child that's been diagnosed with bi-polar and let me tell you it's not always very easy to ...
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| Re: Seperation | 5/19/2009 |
Q: we had a small argument and went to bed fine but from the next day he started thinking and withdrew ... A: He could be going through some form of depression, from his actions that's what it really sounds ...
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| Unwilling Third Party to Couple Disputes | 5/18/2009 |
Q: What do you do when a (newish) spouse of a (old) friend complains to you about your friend? I'd ... A: You have very good points here. The next time someone asks for your thoughts or opinions on this, ...
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| Husband and porn | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Lets start from the beginning, In 07 my husband was deployed to Iraq, when he came home on mid tour ... A: He's addicted to the porn and the videos. Porn addiction is a legitimate obsession/addiction just ...
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| Acceptance of wifes daughter/my adopted... | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I married my high school love 4 years ago. We got married in our mid 30's after we both had ... A: I've been reading a fabulous and enlightening book (it can be life changing if you take it to heart ...
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| Rocky Marriage | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for over an year and we have no kids yet. Ours is a love ... A: If you feel that you can't live this way, then why do you continue to do this? You have choices in ...
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| marriage | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Should husband and wife be best firends? A: In the ideal situation, yes, they should be best friend, confidants, lovers, etc. It makes life a ...
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| Acceptance of wifes daughter/my adopted... | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I married my high school love 4 years ago. We got married in our mid 30's after we both had ... A: This child didn't ask to be brought into this world and certainly not into being a product of an ...
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| advice | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Good Morning! I'm looking for a bit of advice on my marriage. My husband recently moved out due to ... A: You have to be gentle yet firm with him. He has to know that although you love him that he can't ...
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| Relationships/Marriage | 5/15/2009 |
Q: Good evening, Iam wanting to ask a question. There is this man who i have known for 8+ years and i ... A: It's never a good idea to get involved with a married man, even if he's going through a divorce. ...
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| husband hiding money | 5/14/2009 |
Q: We have been married for 5 years, second time around for us both. I have recently discovered locked ... A: You have to figure out why he's doing this and why he's being so secretive by keeping a lot of ...
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| gift | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My husband has a nephew who he hasn’t spoken to or seen in MANY years. The reason is because of his ... A: I don't think you're wrong at all to feel this way, given the circumstances and how he's not that ...
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| Desperate | 5/12/2009 |
Q: Do I still need to consider my ex-husband (who still lives with me because we have decided to give ... A: You need to find a way to get him out of the house and for good. Here in the USA, we have what's ...
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| Don't know how to fix this marriage... | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I may be wasting your time. I am just not sure there is a fix for all that is wrong in my marriage. ... A: What that man did would constitute as a type of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment. Since he ...
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| Step Children | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My problem is my husband is extremely angry with me for permitting my 17 and half year old son get ... A: He's being very rude and disrespectful of you be belittle and berate your judgement of what you're ...
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| Husband Abandon's Marriage and Children | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 20 plus years. My husband has left the marital home (4th time) and keeps ... A: You can move to another state if you wish. However, if you eventually want to divorce, that will ...
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| has wife really decided to quit | 4/27/2009 |
Q: my wife was a sexually abused child and has always said she can not get over her past enough to be a ... A: It does seem that she's indeed going through a depression like you think. Her behavior is showing ...
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| Depressed | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am Mimi from laos. I am a person who is always be sad since I met a married man, now we both love ... A: Why would you have to be sad just b/c you weren't his first wife. That doesn't matter, nor should ...
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| Lost trust in wife, being lied to | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I've been married for almost 6 years and have two wonderful children and have just been floored and ... A: Trust and respect are the biggest things in a marriage if you don't have either, you don't have much ...
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| Husband keeps on taking pictures of other women | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I'm married to my husband for almost 6 1/2 months. My problem is that he keeps on taking pictures ... A: You're not wrong for feeling this way. His behavior is rude, inappropriate, disrespectful and ...
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| unsupportive husband | 4/20/2009 |
Q: i would like your thoughts on my situation .I am a married woman age 42 with 2 girls ,whose dad is ... A: No, I don't think you're wrong here at all. Your husband is acting very childish when he takes ...
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| marriage and EMT class | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am 38 years old and went back to school to become an EMT. I work full time and have class 2 nights ... A: You certainly sound very busy and then on top of working FT, you're now going to school and having ...
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| I need help please! | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am a mom of five wonderful kids and a husband that I love so much but has a addiction problem. He ... A: You can't keep doing this and living like this anymore, you deserve way better than what he's ...
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| Wife wants her own space after 20 years | 4/15/2009 |
Q: please please help, I have been married for 21 years this summer to a beautiful 43 year young woman ... A: It's sad and unfortunate when a marriage goes this way and you feel that you no longer have anything ...
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| Wife wants her own space after 20 years | 4/14/2009 |
Q: please please help, I have been married for 21 years this summer to a beautiful 43 year young woman ... A: I'm going to be brutally honest here with you and you may not like what I have to say, but I feel ...
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| Husband Wife Relationship | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I'm married for 7 years now, we have 2 kids. My husband always love, care, resprect, ... A: It can make things difficult in a relationship and even in a marriage when you are of two different ...
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| hello | 4/12/2009 |
Q: plz now im in a relation with a girl she is with me in uni..faculty of medicine i gave her all my ... A: It's important that in a relationship that you still keep and have friends of your own. So that you ...
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| will she change? | 4/12/2009 |
Q: my wife always says she is overwhelmed with her job and home life. I cook, clean, do laundry, and ... A: She could have some form of depression. This can make a person have fatigue and be extremely tired ...
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| Husband Wife Relationship | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I'm married for 7 years now, we have 2 kids. My husband always love, care, resprect, ... A: Are you willing to get a divorce to be with this other man that you feel you're in love with? Can ...
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| Debating Divorce | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I am 27 years old with two children, 6 and 2. Yesterday, I had an episode in which I basically ... A: I think that his profession might have a lot to do with the way he acts, his demeanor, his attitude, ...
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| I want to end my marriage | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I really need help with leaving my marriage and knowing that I will be ok. I've been married for 12 ... A: If you want to leave him then now is the time to do it. If you're afraid of how he'll react and ...
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| Letting Go!!!! | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I have been thinking about having a good and understandable separation with my husband. But part of ... A: Alcoholism is an addiction and an illness that can't be controlled by a person. That's why an ...
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| Marriage | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I love my husband. He's a good man, a great daddy to our 3 year old. We've had a few "BIG" problems, ... A: He obviously has a huge problem with porn and fantasies as you already stated. He might even be ...
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| Should I ask for a separation, I'm petrified to ruin my family | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 10 years and have 4 children, 6 and under. Over the last few ... A: If you listen closely to what he's doing and saying to you that in itself speaks volumes. He's ...
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| dealing with his and my children | 3/30/2009 |
Q: Briefly, I am remarried, we both have kids. My eldest daughter is 15, almost 16. My husband (her ... A: He might not be willing to see his short comings with his own children, and that he can be lax on ...
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| Telling or not telling husband about the Divorce papers | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have been married 15 years. I told my husband that I went to a lawyer. He was surprised. He said ... A: It depends on how you think he'll react. If you're still living in the marital home with him and ...
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| Family & second husband | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We have been married for 21 + years, my husband is very demanding and controlling. I have asked for ... A: It's not about a wife being submissive to her husband, rather about both caring for each other and ...
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| ex wife from husbands past is revisited | 3/25/2009 |
Q: Their marriage was short and ended horribly with her cheating and having another mans baby while he ... A: Let's give him the benefit of doubt and say he meant well, and that somehow he can realize that he ...
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| why husbands wants his wife to cheat and gets excited | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have been married to a man for 20 years and with him for a total of 22 years. Recently we have ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know ...
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| withdrawal of affection,holding a grudge | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My husband of 20, has decided for the last 2 years to withhold all affection and does not feel he ... A: If you can't think of or even remember anything that you've done that would've offended him so bad, ...
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| emotioal divorce | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I feel liked I've been divorced emotionally.I've been married almost 4yrs. He's 57,I'm 41. He always ... A: I think that you might just be wasting your time, breath and energy. And I know that's probably not ...
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| Trying to move on | 3/19/2009 |
Q: After 20yrs of marriage and 4 kids, my husband walked out. Said he wasn't in love with me ... A: My ex did the same thing with me when I divorced him. He had cheated on me in the past and we had a ...
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| emotioal divorce | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I feel liked I've been divorced emotionally.I've been married almost 4yrs. He's 57,I'm 41. He always ... A: Have you honestly told him that it feels like your emotionally divorced from him? If not, then ...
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| No sex marriage | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I think I need someone else's opinion on my issue as I am unable to talk about it with any of my ... A: I can certainly understand where you're coming from. Everyone needs love, attention, affection and ...
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| Help with marriage | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have been married 7 and 1/2 yrs and together for 8 yrs. we have 2 kids (7 and almost 3yrs old) My ... A: I can totally relate to wanting and insisting on being at home to raise your children. I've been a ...
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| verbal/mental abuse & unfaithfulness | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Both of us have brought negative things to our marriage of 19 years. We dated for 6 years prior to ... A: Yes, divorce is an ugly thing, however sometimes it's a necessary evil to do. I've been there and ...
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| Deal with possible cheating wife. | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I have been married to my wife for almost 12 years and everything has been wonderful until last ... A: How dare this counselor put blame on you! This all started b/c your wife wanted attention from some ...
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| Should I have told him to go? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My husband of 11 years and father of our 2 girls has been having contact (e-mail, facebook, phone, ... A: You acted in the heat of the moment, as we all can do given a situation such as this. I know I ...
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| he says i ask to many questions | 3/15/2009 |
Q: my husband is 40 and i am 30 we have been together for 12 years and and recently hwe have been ... A: You are doing this b/c you have a low self-esteem, low self-worth, etc. Only you can fix this, but ...
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| emotioal affairs | 3/12/2009 |
Q: When my dad pasted away 2 yrs ago my huband was of no support,guess he thought it was to much for ... A: If he's mentally unstable and emotionally disturbed, then he did you a favor by leaving you when he ...
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| feeling very rejected | 3/9/2009 |
Q: my question is what can I do about my fear of initiating sex with the man I love so very much? Is it ... A: Okay, first things first here. You have to think of yourself and get to where you love and can ...
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| Not very expressive | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My father left when I was two and my stepfather started messing with me (sexually)when I was about ... A: You've been through a lot in life. And when you get to feeling this way you feel you can't talk to ...
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| husband without boundaries | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have a situation with my husband, 9 years living together, married only 4 yrs ago. We both were ... A: You really are caught between a rock and hard spot aren't you?! You can't keep going on like this ...
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| Adult Stepchildren | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I have been married almost 3 yrs (2nd marriage) This is my husband's 4th marriage. His children are ... A: You may not like what I'm about to say, but I feel compelled to be completely honest with you. And ...
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| marriage/divorce | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 years. We have 2 young boys and he has a daughter ... A: You're right he's acting this way for a reason, and that only he knows as to why. He's trying to ...
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| The decision to stay in a relationship | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I am 32 years old, successful professional, married for 4 years with a woman I been with for 9 ... A: So are you basically saying you love her, your attracted to her, she's your best friend, but your ...
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| lots of marital problems | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 21 years, and have two teenage children; the youngest will go to college ... A: Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. We had a family emergency a couple of days ago with ...
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| Re: texing | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My husband has stopped drinking now for 1 year. He meet this lady at one of the meeting. She is ... A: I'm presuming you meant a meeting of AA (the support group)? As to where they met. If so, then yes, ...
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| Marriage | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I love this person from last 12 years. When our affair started we were too young and thought that ... A: I completely can understand the culture thing with parents being a huge influence on your life b/c ...
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| What to do about my husband | 3/1/2009 |
Q: MY husband and I have been seperated for 2years now. We keep trying to work it out but it does not ... A: This could be pretty tricky. I would first advice you to go to your nearest police station where ...
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| Stressed, husband does not share responsibilities equally | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I've been married since my first year of college and am at a point where I've begun to fantasize ... A: I can definitely see how you're totally getting burned out by doing everything while he doesn't do ...
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| Suspicious Husband | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 12 years now, and we have 3 children together. For the most part we ... A: First thing I would suggest to you is to try and sit down with him and to have a serious heart to ...
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| is he gay~? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I have been married nearly 18 years. My husband was okish in bed for the first 6 months but it was ... A: He very well could be gay. I have a gay brother who knowingly got married when he was gay to a ...
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| childlessness | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I've been married almost 14 years. Eight years ago my husband had early stage cancer. A few years ... A: I can't say that I know what you're going through b/c I simply don't. But I can offer you some ...
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| Married but falling for another man | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 10 years with 3 children 4, 6 and 8. I have recently come into a situation I ... A: It's not a good idea to start up anything with this former flame, besides a strictly platonic ...
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| So depressed, messed up. Don't know who the father is? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Hey. I hope that maybe you could offer me some good advice. I'm very embarrassed and ashamed to even ... A: First off, stop being so hard on yourself, you're not a horrible person, you're not being selfish ...
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| Stay or Go | 2/17/2009 |
Q: A litte long sorry. We have been together for 20 yrs married for 14. When we met, we were always ... A: I grew up in a household where my father was a raging alcoholic, as were his parents, all his ...
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| Is my marriage over? | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 18 years. It's been a pretty good marriage, and he has been ... A: There is a 50-50 chance that it really could go either way. Don't give up hope just yet though. If ...
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| At my end and dont know what to do about my husband | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and have been with my husband for almost 9 yrs. We will celebrate our 3 yr marriage ... A: It sounds like he very well could be an alcoholic and he just doesn't know it. When a person can't ...
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| a complicated marriage | 2/8/2009 |
Q: , and thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am 25, and my husband is 31. We have ... A: He has some things that are going against him right now, that are contributing to the problems in ...
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| Masterbation | 2/7/2009 |
Q: . i used to masturbate a lot did fingering as well now i heard from my boyfriend that it is not good ... A: The elasticity of the vagina will vary from woman to woman. Some women have bigger vagina holes ...
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| Masterbation | 2/6/2009 |
Q: . i used to masturbate a lot did fingering as well now i heard from my boyfriend that it is not good ... A: If you somehow damaged yourself internally you would only be able to tell that by visiting a doctor ...
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| a complicated marriage | 2/5/2009 |
Q: , and thank you for taking the time to read my question. I am 25, and my husband is 31. We have ... A: I think the biggest problem here is communication between you and your husband. You don't really ...
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| uncertain feelings | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I don't know what to do about the feelings I have for my husband. Or the lack of feelings I have. We ... A: These feelings are totally normal to experience when you're going through a rough time in a ...
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| How to know when it is time to end a relationship | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 21 years. I have 2 children ages 9 and 7. My husband has been unemployed ... A: That's good that he's putting forth the effort right now. But, yes, you should be very wary that ...
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| Inappropiate actions | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have been in a relationship with my wife now for 20 years. For 13 of the years we have been ... A: Sure, your past can definitely have an influence and make you act out in the way you have, but you ...
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| How to know when it is time to end a relationship | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 21 years. I have 2 children ages 9 and 7. My husband has been unemployed ... A: Where has all this money been going? Has he even told you that? Either way, he's a liar and he's ...
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| No Chemistry | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I am in desperate help of a good advice.My story begins almost 10 years ago when I married my ... A: You may not like what I'm about to say, but I feel compelled to be frank and very honest with you ...
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| Marriage in Crisis | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for over 2 years and we have 3 children (23, 21, and 19). Here ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it really sounds like your hunch is probably right (dead on ...
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| marital help | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Been married 10yrs, together 16yrs, 2 kids (10&7), been a very happy marriage with little conflict. ... A: You have to begin preparing yourself for the very real fact that she might be telling you the truth. ...
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| Unhappy Marriage | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married 20 yrs. We have one son that is 18yrs old. I met my husband when ... A: What do you want out of all this? Do you want to divorce him and move on with your life w/o him in ...
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| What is a 'realistic' marriage? | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. Some of the times have been very happy ones. We ... A: So maybe you are overly sensitive at time, who can't be sometimes, right?! Big deal. That isn't ...
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| Marriage Problems | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have been married 5 years. In October, we would have been together 10 years. My husband cheated, ... A: You have to take matters into your own hands. What do YOU want to do about this? Do you want to ...
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| Forced to do what I said I didn't want! | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I remarried 4 years ago. I had been married once before for 22 years. I was single for six years ... A: You may not like what I'm about to say, but I'm going to say it anyway, b/c I feel very compelled to ...
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| What is a 'realistic' marriage? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. Some of the times have been very happy ones. We ... A: It could be just how he is and set in his ways. He could feel this way for a number of reasons. ...
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| Craving attention | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I am a 35yr old guy with 2 kids by different mothers, I had my daughter when I was 18 and her mom ... A: I feel I need to be very frank and honest with you. First off you need to stop placing and going to ...
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| What is a 'realistic' marriage? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. Some of the times have been very happy ones. We ... A: Sometimes those things that you described just aren't enough, well, besides to just get by and ...
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| Marriage Problems | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have been married 5 years. In October, we would have been together 10 years. My husband cheated, ... A: You already know that this is an abusive and an unhealthy, unhappy and unfulfilling marriage. ...
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| My wife is accusing me of control after affair | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been married 7 years and have been together a total of 10 years. This past summer ... A: What matters the most here is that you've both agreed to work on it. And that you are able to ...
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| i am not happy in my marriage | 1/9/2009 |
Q: This week i have been married to the same man for 21 years. We have 2 teens, girl-16, boy-17. I am ... A: He's all that you've ever known, so, of course, it's going to be hard to make the decision to ...
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| my life | 1/8/2009 |
Q: im a 31 yr old woman with 3 children ,im a single mum and have been for 4 yrs after my partner ... A: He can't expect you to pick up and move to where he's at just b/c his ex doesn't want him to move 20 ...
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| mistrust. | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 36 yr old male in Canada. I am with a women for 6 years who is 50..about 6 yrs ago i went ... A: It sounds like your girlfriend is having jealousy issues due to the problems that your ex is causing ...
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| My wife contacts an ex boyfriend | 1/8/2009 |
Q: me and my wife have had ups and downs in our relationship. We dated for two years with a short break ... A: You can't make her do something she refuses to do, which is to work on herself and/or the marriage. ...
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| My wife is accusing me of control after affair | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been married 7 years and have been together a total of 10 years. This past summer ... A: I'm not here to take sides or to judge either one of you, but rather to give you a fair and unbiased ...
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| My wife is accusing me of control after affair | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My wife and I have been married 7 years and have been together a total of 10 years. This past summer ... A: Since she cheated this has most likely made you insecure about yourself and made you feel a little ...
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| sex | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i had my first child at 21 with my husband before our pregnancy we drank alot and i was very into ... A: The past seems to still be pretty traumatic to you given all that you went through with the rape and ...
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| My wife contacts an ex boyfriend | 1/5/2009 |
Q: me and my wife have had ups and downs in our relationship. We dated for two years with a short break ... A: It's good that you actually sat down and talked about the current problems in the marriage. That's ...
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| What do I do? | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have been best friends with Bryan for seven years. We started dating when we met, and I wasn't ... A: No reactions whatsoever? What did his body language say? Was it one of disinterest, one of ...
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| What's up with my wife? | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Can you please give me some insight. My wife and I have been married for just over two years. We ... A: Maybe this business venture was more than she could handle and thus why she's reacting this way, b/c ...
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| Affair/Divorce | 1/3/2009 |
Q: We are married for almost 18 years and we have two children 9 & 7. Seven years ago my husband and I ... A: You know that this isn't about the business adventure with your sister, right?! Not at all. Sure ...
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| wife drinking promblem | 1/3/2009 |
Q: my wife i feel has a drinking problems she has to go get waste about once a month.startes right ... A: Yes, she does have a drinking problem when she goes out and gets drunk all the. That means she's ...
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| Menopause | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Kessler My wife & I have been married for 28 years and she is now going through symptoms of ... A: It seems as though it's not just all the Menopause that's wrong with her. But perhaps your very ...
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| Marriage | 1/3/2009 |
Q: my wife and I been together for 6 years. We have a year old kid. She has cheated twice in the past ... A: She's young and immature so this is why she's acting out by cheating, not fully being able to commit ...
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| Does he want out? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Well, my husband and I have been married for about 16 years and we have two children,a 16 year old ... A: It's not all your fault at all. But you do share a portion of the reason he's turned out this way. ...
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| does this constitute psychological abuse? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you because I am currently separated from my husband of 10 years, he left about 4 ... A: I think this is probably pretty text book on what a psychologist does. After all they are trying to ...
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| Husband posting photos on adult sites | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Can you share some advice? My first year of marriage was a big adjustment - I was working a lot of ... A: It sounds as though he's got a serious problem or even addiction to porn and posting pictures of ...
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| What do I do? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have been best friends with Bryan for seven years. We started dating when we met, and I wasn't ... A: Why would he bother to have the time, money and effort to marry you if he didn't love you and return ...
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| Does he want out? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Well, my husband and I have been married for about 16 years and we have two children,a 16 year old ... A: The problem lies with you admitting to spoiling him. He probably feels that he either doesn't have ...
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| does this constitute psychological abuse? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you because I am currently separated from my husband of 10 years, he left about 4 ... A: He's clearly playing mind games with you and he's apparently gotten very good at it. He's trying to ...
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| Separation from husband | 1/1/2009 |
Q: My husband & I have been married 14 years, with 13 year-old daughter. We have lots in common, but ... A: A separation isn't always a bad thing. It can do one of two things though. A) It'll bring you ...
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| Wife Lying and Deceitful | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Recently I found out my wife was meeting with another married man in secret for seven months for ... A: She still committing adultery by Christian standards (I'm a Christian also). Even though it's not ...
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| Marriage and the Husband-Wife Relationship | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 17 years. He has always tried to get close to my friends, ... A: He keeps doing this b/c he knows that you'll continue to put up with his BS and the games he plays. ...
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| Must I divorce my husband? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I told my husband of two years last night, that I want a divorce. His response…silence. I am 28, ... A: No, it's not too much to ask for, for your husband to find you desirable and to have some passion in ...
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| couples expenses for house hold | 12/31/2008 |
Q: "i got a question,hmm ok i am married since almost 2 years now and i live in a another state since ... A: You're situation is a bit unusual given that you and your wife live in two separate states due to ...
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| Wife Lying and Deceitful | 12/31/2008 |
Q: Recently I found out my wife was meeting with another married man in secret for seven months for ... A: So I presume that she's not having a physical affair with this man, right? Please correct me if I'm ...
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| He is stonewalling | 12/31/2008 |
Q: "Recently, an issue arose where I was accused of making a sexual advance toward a man (17yr old) ... A: He's being very unfair to you and just down right nasty to take the money away from you, your credit ...
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| Do I call it quits now? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I am at wits end with my fiance. We are meant to be getting married in one month. And right now, I ... A: Marrying him in a month isn't going to make the current problem go away, in fact, it'll only magnify ...
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| Lost and Unsure | 12/29/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for a year and a half but I have only been present at home for ... A: Since it was just a few days ago that you came clean to her and she found out you'd lied to her. ...
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| Walking away from alcoholic husband | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 2 years, married for one. Since the begining of our relationship I ... A: You did the right thing by walking away. He's a raging alcoholic and he's clearly out of control ...
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| divorce! | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have only been married for 3.5 years. I met my husband at work, shortly before my father passed ... A: You want out and now is the time, in fact, the sooner the better. Taking the first step in leaving ...
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| Is it time to just go? Don't have strong feelings for my wife. | 12/11/2008 |
Q: it's most appreciated. I'm not really sure what I expect here, but I'd really value your opinion. I ... A: I think you have a few issues going on here. A) Your depression is the biggest issue for you. ...
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| He's gone. | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I married ten years ago. We have four kids. In the last year or so he became ... A: Are you wanting to move on w/o him in your life and to finally separate and divorce? If so, then a ...
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| Marriage, Divorce and Dating | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I believe the man I've been dating 3 months while overseas is currently going through a divorce (no ... A: First thing he needs to be completely honest with you about his marital status, even if he is ...
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| No Support at Home! | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old mother of an 8 month old and I'm having lots of problems in my relationship with ... A: It's just a feeling that you just "know" in your heart of heart, when you are so done you can't do ...
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| Marriage | 11/29/2008 |
Q: My wife & I will be married 30 years this January, our inside joke has always been that we are ... A: Your wife sounds like she's going through a rough time and a very severe bout of depression. She's ...
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| My Marriage | 11/28/2008 |
Q: my name is Sarah and I am 22. I just got married 6 months ago to a man that i have been with for 3 ... A: I don't know that you could just "fix" him if he has these internal urges and is very curious about ...
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| wife unhappy with my kids and wants divorce | 11/28/2008 |
Q: My wife and i met a little over 9yrs ago. She and i each have 3 children from previous ... A: She's acting this way for a reason. You have to get to the bottom of this and what's influencing ...
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| marriage relatioship | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Kessler, in the past, about a month and a half back i emailed dr gladu, about a situation I was ... A: There's absolutely nothing wrong with you being vulnerable and needing a little extra reassurance ...
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| Is my marriage over? | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have no where else to turn to, I am hoping you can help. I am 23 years old i have a almost 6 year ... A: Sometime a man can be a lousy father, spouse, etc. I know that med school can be very demanding and ...
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| Married and Lonely | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Should I stay or should I go? I have been married to my husband for almost 5 years. Once married, ... A: From what you've described. You clearly aren't happy at all with him and the marriage and haven't ...
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| Unfaithfull wife | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 15 years and together for about 20 years,about 7 years ago she ... A: You may never "catch" her in the act of cheating with him. So you don't really need much proof to ...
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| SEPERATION | 11/17/2008 |
Q: When we were married for 1 year he had cheated on me. I was hurt but have learned to forgive him and ... A: I think what he means by wanting you back to the "old you" when you first got married, was he wants ...
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| Female-led Relationship / Wife -led Marriage | 11/15/2008 |
Q: On two occasions you have advised me on FLR; many thanks. Now I am in a very happy wife-led ... A: Why thank you very much for the very nice comments, and I'm happy to have helped give you advice on ...
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| marriage relatioship | 11/15/2008 |
Q: Kessler, in the past, about a month and a half back i emailed dr gladu, about a situation I was ... A: If you don't trust her and you think something is still going on behind your back, then your ...
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| relationship | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I will start out by telling you I married my husband at 17 and he was 20. He was my second partner. ... A: I think you're right that he has a serious problem and addiction to porn. If he hasn't stopped by ...
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| Marriage with long separation | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Ok, lets start from as close to the beginning as i can. We've been together for 6 years now. We have ... A: How much longer are you going to be deployed? For however long it is, you should try to save the ...
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| Is something wrong with my thinking? | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My wife directs a choir every Thursday night. After choir she almost always goes over to a couples ... A: You're absolutely right, her actions aren't acceptable at all. If she's ignoring your wants, needs, ...
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| fiancee doesnot want to spend anything on me | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I will be getting married to my boy friend (who i know for just 2 months) shortly in a months time ... A: No, this definitely isn't normal for him to be acting like this and being insistent that you repay ...
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| Is something wrong with my thinking? | 11/6/2008 |
Q: My wife directs a choir every Thursday night. After choir she almost always goes over to a couples ... A: As you already said she probably really doesn't care then, if she'll act this way and continue to do ...
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| Wife and male friend correspondence | 11/5/2008 |
Q: slide that I shouldn't. (In other words, I am really torn.) My wife and her old personal trainer ... A: I don't think you're overreacting at all. If some woman was coming on to my husband and he didn't ...
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| my wife and step children | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Myself and my wife have been married for 7 years, together for 8 years, she has 2 children from her ... A: No, you're not necessarily wrong for feeling this way. Besides you can't help how you feel about ...
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| Female Led Relationships | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I am in an FLR and my wife and I have two sons. My wife has made it clear that she does not want our ... A: If your sons don't seem opposed to this and aren't really bothered by this, then it shouldn't have a ...
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| Is something wrong with my thinking? | 11/3/2008 |
Q: My wife directs a choir every Thursday night. After choir she almost always goes over to a couples ... A: No, I don't think that there is anything wrong with your thinking here. It seems that this really ...
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| She is so close to her ex and I don't understand why | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I've been with my fiancee for 4 months. We're more like high school sweethearts. The only problem I ... A: I think I've talked to you about this before. I hope I'm not mistaken here, but everything you've ...
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| Jealousy!! | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I don't know how to start this but I will give it a shot. Me and my husband have been married for ... A: You may not want to hear this, but I have to say, I have a real problem believing that nothing went ...
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| Does my wife still want to be with me? | 11/1/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married now for a couple months past a year. Unfortunately, I spent 7 of ... A: There seems like there really has to be more to this story. Her actions sound like a person that's ...
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| Men! | 10/31/2008 |
Q: my name is destiny and I am 19.I am currently engaged to a guy named Jim who is 24. I also have a ... A: He's being abusive to you, yes, verbally, mentally, physically and emotionally, all of the above. ...
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| wife stepping out | 10/20/2008 |
Q: last year my wife(37)took a facination with a 18 year old boy which lead to here unfaithfulness to ... A: Actually all of these thoughts and feelings are normal and to be expected when going through the ...
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| My husband is living with the other woman | 10/18/2008 |
Q: After 28 years of marriage, i found out 2 months ago that my husband was having an affair for the ... A: The way you're reacting is pretty normal. It's a confusing time and you're probably still in shock ...
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| How do I end it? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: and thank you for reading my question... Im 37 with 3 small children. Im on my second marriage. My ... A: You first have to make the decision to leave him once and for all, and then take some initiative and ...
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| what to do | 10/15/2008 |
Q: WHAT TO DO WHEN MY HUSBAND HAS VISITATION DAY TO SEE HIS DAUGHTERS AND HIS DAUGHTERS DON'T WANT TO ... A: This is something that you and your husband need to sit down and discuss together. You need to come ...
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| Do I love my husband? | 10/14/2008 |
Q: My husband and i are married for 6 years now, he is 34 and i an 26 and we have 2 beautiful boys. ... A: I can't tell you how you feel about your husband or even if you're still in love with him. B/c only ...
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| Marriage | 10/13/2008 |
Q: as you can see that I am in need of some serious answers. My marriage is not going anywhere mainly ... A: If you don't love her and you never really have and you're just not happy. Then why do you keep ...
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| Planning To Leave a 2nd Time | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Let's get to it. The stats: Married almost 10 yrs. Together for the same. I am 30 he is 37. 3 ... A: It sounds like you have a very good plan of action in place. It's very important that once you've ...
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| Marriage | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I guess I really don't know where to begin other than the beginning... My husband and I have been ... A: The issue of having children can certainly be a drop dead deal breaker in a marriage. He doesn't ...
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| Marriage/Money/In-Laws | 10/13/2008 |
Q: My issue is kinda long, but it is really bothering me. To make a long story short....Basically, my ... A: No, you're not overreacting at all. You have every right to be upset over what she did. Although ...
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| Very lost and very hurt please help. | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Im not good at asking questions, but I will give you the senario as accurately as possible. I have ... A: The first clue should've been a red flag by her being married two previous times, after all ppl ...
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| Courage to Leave | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I have been in a relationship with my fiance now for a year and nine months. It's been extremely ... A: That's absolutely horrible that you had to experience something of that magnitude. However, that ...
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| I love my husband but our sex life is shakey | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I dated for 3 1/2 years before we got married a few months ago. I am deeply in love ... A: I've heard this complaint so many times after a couple has been married. I'm not really sure why ...
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| What should I do? | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I really like all the great answers you gave, but just one more, very important. When I do ask her ... A: This is a huge problem for you, I can imagine. She has to do something about this or she's going to ...
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| Fiancee considers ex as family instead of friend | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Hey its me again. About the last question you answered is really helpful. One more question. Do we ... A: It certainly might be very beneficial for both of you to go see a marriage counselor (since you plan ...
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| Planning To Leave a 2nd Time | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Let's get to it. The stats: Married almost 10 yrs. Together for the same. I am 30 he is 37. 3 ... A: I suppose you just have to grin and bear it until you can proceed with the divorce. Until then ...
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| dont know what else to do | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I am at my wits end. I've been married for 3 1/2 years and throught these years I have gone through ... A: You are very right to feel this way. A husband is supposed to love, honor and cherish his wife. ...
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| Fiancee considers ex as family instead of friend | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, its me again. Thanks for helping Dr. Kessler, if I may call you that. Another question I need ... A: If she got involved with him when she was young, she honestly might not know any better, and still ...
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| My husband spends zero time with me. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I love my husband with all my heart. We are newly wed and very much in love, but I feel like he has ... A: It sounds like since this injury he's become a bit more obsessed with playing the games and being on ...
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| Immature Marriage | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am a 28-year-old woman, married for seven years (together for ten) with three small children. ... A: It's really different for everyone. I married my first husband very young and started a family very ...
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| marriage break up | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 26 years, yes, some up and downs but mostly good. On Sept 12th I found out ... A: Your reaction is very common place when adultery happens or a separation comes about in a marriage. ...
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| Need some advice | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I've been with my wife for about 2 yrs, we've been married since may and everything was going fine ... A: I think that first you should ask her what she'd like for you to do. And if she says yes, to come ...
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| Need some advice | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I've been with my wife for about 2 yrs, we've been married since may and everything was going fine ... A: As a person who can certainly understand what your wife is going through, you do need to give her ...
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| separated, sad | 10/1/2008 |
Q: my wife and i have been separated for 3 months now. we have been married for 13 1/2 years. we have 4 ... A: The only way to move forward is for both of you to have some sort of closure to the past. So it ...
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| justify leaving husband | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 10 years we have a 9 yr old as well as my previous 2 ... A: It's not an easy decision to leave a spouse. You've done everything within your power to try and ...
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| How can I make myself stay? | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 3 years now, but we have been together for a total of 4 1/2 ... A: If you can't stand him, and don't want to be in this marriage anymore, plus he treats you so badly, ...
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| married, separated, help | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my wife moved out june 20th after i relapsed from sobriety on may 19th. i had a beer after mowing my ... A: Yes, it is very encouraging. All you can really do is to go with the flow and to take it one day at ...
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| married, separated, help | 9/22/2008 |
Q: my wife moved out june 20th after i relapsed from sobriety on may 19th. i had a beer after mowing my ... A: No, it's not a bad idea to keep seeing her. Just b/c you're separated that doesn't mean you can't ...
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| Massage parlour | 9/22/2008 |
Q: we enjoy watching porn together and we like the girl on girl and my wife has a fantasy about bieing ... A: Boston~ When you invite a third person into a relationship you're only asking for trouble to ...
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| married, separated, help | 9/21/2008 |
Q: my wife moved out june 20th after i relapsed from sobriety on may 19th. i had a beer after mowing my ... A: I speak as the product of an alcoholic father, whom I grew up my whole life with him being one. It ...
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| Husband is unhappy. "you can't put a price tag on happiness" | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 10 years. He is 41 and I am 40. We have 2 beautiful ... A: He's obviously angry and bitter at something in the marriage and he's taking it out on you. He grew ...
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| wife walked out | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Just over six days ago my wife decided to walk out on our marriage. The only thing I can get out of ... A: There's seems to be much more here than what she's claiming is the problem. Someone just doesn't up ...
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| I would like more sex please... | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Hullo, First of all I would like to thank you for the time you’ve taken to read my letter. I’ve ... A: You need to sit down with your wife and have a very serious heart to heart talk with her. She needs ...
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| wife-led marriage | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Many thanks Madam Kessler for clearing my doubts about learning ladies' hair-dressing,beauty therapy ... A: I don't think it's necessary or it's that normal to bow down to your wife in a wife-led ...
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| no sex in marriage. | 9/16/2008 |
Q: please help me.this is a honest question. Iam 35 and my wife is 26.we have a 5 year old ... A: You need to sit down with your wife and have a serious heart to heart talk with her. She needs to ...
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| Does my husband just want out of our marriage? | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for over eight years and have two sons. My concern has to do with ... A: He could just be stubborn and set in his ways and therefore he's unwilling to change or to try to ...
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| marriage | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been split up for about a month and a half. We have a son together and he is 5 ... A: Maybe she wanted to see if she could date and be with another man besides you. Some ppl try to move ...
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| problem with husband | 9/12/2008 |
Q: i am married for 3 years with two kids.my husband is a resident doctor. the problem is he is too ... A: If he's being self-centered then that's probably a lot of the problem right there. When a person is ...
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| wife does not like haveing sex at all | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have beem married to my wife for 9yrs all of a sudden she does not want to have sex anymore we ... A: You have to get to the bottom of why she's not having sex with you. After all she's doing this and ...
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| child support | 9/11/2008 |
Q: if someone owes back child support and they get re-married is the new husband/wife responsible for ... A: No, the spouse isn't responsible for the child. The child has nothing to do with the new spouse. ...
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| marriage | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 11 years. He recently started having an affair. he has admitted to ... A: Maybe he tells ppl that so that he doesn't have to really explain himself to them, of the current ...
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| wife stepping out | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have asked several questions about the affair itself and you have been really helpful, Thank You! ... A: You need to set aside a time when both of you can just a have a good heart to heart talk. Don't do ...
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| why does my ex husband hate me so much after 28 yrs of marriage? | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I was married for 28 yrs when my ex just walked out. He became the most dishonest man during the ... A: This isn't about you at all, you know that right. Can you see that he's unhappy with himself and ...
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| Stay or go? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I've been married for 7 years. We have a 19 month old and I am 3 months pregnant. My husband ... A: He clearly has some issues still. Otherwise, he wouldn't be stupidly contacting this woman (and so ...
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| problems in marriage. | 9/6/2008 |
Q: well to make it short i was spending on me and my husbands credit card well its in my name but he ... A: He has a right to be angry at you b/c you lied to him by withholding the credit card debt from him. ...
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| Female-led Relationships (FLRs) | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am an accountant who love FLRs. When I was 16, I was determined to be an obedient servant for the ... A: It's perfectly fine for a man to be a hair dresser (although generally it's the opinion that a male ...
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| Re: What should I naturally be able to expect from my spouse | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Dr. Kessler: I am married to an alcoholic that has been a dry drunk for well over a decade, ... A: You need to be open, honest and up front with him about what you expect of him. You need to sit ...
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| Am I being naiive? | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I met a guy in high school when I moved to a new state. We clicked immediately. Unfortunately he ... A: Move on and forget him! He's playing mind games with you. Maybe it's a combination of him afraid ...
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| Size Deosn't Matter | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been together almost nine years. I keep thinking that we're having that whole ... A: Of course, that's going to be his response! Most men do not like to admit when they are wrong. And ...
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| do I try to hold on or try to better MY life while I am still young | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have been married for three years and with my husband for 7years we have a three year old son and ... A: What do you want, need, desire, deserve and expect in this marriage? You need to sit down and have ...
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| What is a normal marriage? | 8/26/2008 |
Q: (I just asked you a question previous to this) How much fighting is normal? What are the normal ups ... A: Normal doesn't really exist when it comes to arguing, b/c it really depends on a multitude of ...
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| How To Stop Baby Talk? | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My husband speaks in a high pitched, breathy baby talk to me, and when I've confronted him about it ... A: He needs to hear how he sounds and how childish and immature it is when he does this. The only ...
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| wife stepping out | 8/23/2008 |
Q: last year my wife(37)took a facination with a 18 year old boy which lead to here unfaithfulness to ... A: Yes, you should definitely confront her on how this is making you feel. The least she owes you is ...
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| The love marriage, is there still love left in it? | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I have read and appreciated a lot of your helpful answers, and you seemed the right person to help ... A: Your wife has a serious anger issue here. She has no right to put her hands on you in anger, and to ...
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| wife stepping out | 8/22/2008 |
Q: last year my wife(37)took a facination with a 18 year old boy which lead to here unfaithfulness to ... A: Your wife should take the blame for this b/c she's the one that chose to go outside the marriage and ...
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| Size Deosn't Matter | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been together almost nine years. I keep thinking that we're having that whole ... A: You do know that this isn't about your past at all. It's about him. Even though you were joking ...
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| Wife falling out of love | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have a 2 year old boy and a 21 day old girl. We were ... A: I had a sneaking suspicion that there very well could've been someone else. I didn't want to just ...
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| My husband accuses me of cheating | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been together since I was 14 and he was 17. We have been together for almost ... A: The first reaction that comes to mind is that he's possibly being unfaithful to you. My ex-husband ...
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| My Feelings Don't Matter | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My fiancee and I have been dating for a little over a year. We're getting married in 6 weeks. I ... A: That's good to hear he's got some compassion for you, that's quite a relief to hear. He still seems ...
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| Wife falling out of love | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have a 2 year old boy and a 21 day old girl. We were ... A: She obviously has a very low self-esteem right now. Otherwise, she wouldn't need almost constant ...
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| IS emailing cheating? | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband have been together for almost five years. We go married 2 years ago... MOst of our ... A: He's obviously up to no good b/c otherwise he wouldn't be doing this behind your back. He's being ...
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| My Feelings Don't Matter | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My fiancee and I have been dating for a little over a year. We're getting married in 6 weeks. I ... A: His problem is that he lacks compassion and caring abilities. With his mother abandoning him, this ...
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| I and my wife have O+ blood group. Will it contribute to any problem to get pregnant of my wife ? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I and my wife have O+ blood group. Will it contribute to any problem with our marriage or to get ... A: There shouldn't be any issue with this regarding the marriage or getting pregnant, just b/c you ...
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| What do I do now? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am 35 years old and my wife is 34. My wife and I had been married for 15 years and have 2 ... A: That's true and it's all going to be a process that you have to go through with something of this ...
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| What do I do now? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am 35 years old and my wife is 34. My wife and I had been married for 15 years and have 2 ... A: You have to move on with your life, it's really for the best. You can't make her do something she's ...
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| going through divorce | 8/17/2008 |
Q: My soon to be ex-wife wants to leave the state in which we live to move close to her family. The ... A: As long as you're still legally married then she can freely leave the state and move (and vice ...
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| How do I get over the hatred I have for my ex that cheated | 8/15/2008 |
Q: After 27 years (of what I thought was a good marriage)my "now ex" traveled to Brazil "on business" ... A: It's a process that you have to go through. What I mean by this is you have to deal with his ...
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| relationship whoas | 8/15/2008 |
Q: We have been married for 12 years, my husband is 44 yrs. and I am 37 yrs.(which causes generation ... A: Where do I even start. My first thought (as a Christian, myself) is to turn a lot of your problems, ...
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| Wife falling out of love | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 3 years. We have a 2 year old boy and a 21 day old girl. We were ... A: Have you asked her why she's feeling this way. She has to know why and when this started. Are you ...
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| Gaining trust back from my wife | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I live in Maui Hawaii, and I'm 30 years old, married for 2 years. My wife is my high school sweet ... A: I can see the first time you doing this to surprise your wife, etc. I mean the thought and ...
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| infidelity | 8/10/2008 |
Q: where do start? i have been with my wife for 20 years and throughout the marriage we have not had a ... A: A person is unfaithful for a reason, usually it's b/c there is something lacking in the marriage, ...
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| Marriage Problems | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 10 years and have 3 children ages 3, 6 and 8. I have been in a marriage of ... A: You have to do one or the other. A) You stay with him and you keep enduring all that you've been ...
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| What can I do to bring him around? | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 8 years. He is divorced with 2 girls and doesn't wish to ... A: Maybe he's afraid of being hurt again. Just a guess though. It might be good to take a break from ...
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| Boyfriend pulled away after divorce was final | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I've been seeing this guy who was a friend of mine for about 2 1/2 years... We both had ... A: He's pining for his ex-wife and you're playing second fiddle to her. That's not fair to you at all. ...
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| My Marriage | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I believe I have asked your opinion before. Things haven't changed to much. My husband says he ... A: This isn't a marriage anymore, it's like you're now just roommates and nothing more. By his actions ...
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| More Info for last question | 7/30/2008 |
Q: By the way, it might be helpful to know our ages and the kids'. I am 27 and my husband is 28. My ... A: We all have problems from our past or ones that we are currently going through. However, you can ...
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| Am I being self centered or legitimate? I need to know. | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I've been married for 2 years and have been with my husband for 5 years. Before we got married, we ... A: No, I don't think you're really being self-centered. I think somewhere along the line you lost you ...
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| marrige | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 3 years.My husband and I moved to Florida not long after getting ... A: And you keep him around b/c of what and why? B/c he's contributing to the household when he feels ...
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| affair/separation/divorce | 7/29/2008 |
Q: In February, I met a co-worker, started talking with each other about common interests, etc. He is ... A: A person typically strays for a few reasons; such as loss of affection, attraction, attention and ...
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| Wife doesn't know what she wants | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My wife has been working alot and spending alot of time away from the family. I talked to her to ... A: Based on her behavior and all that you've described to me. It seems as though it might be very ...
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| Leaving when you have kids | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are at our 7 year mark. We have a 3 year old and a newborn. Out parenting style ... A: As hard as it may be it's much better to separate and have the children raised by you in a single ...
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| How do I let go of my ex? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I've been divorced for almost 4 years now and I still wake up every morning miserable. We were ... A: For me I was bitter about my former husband cheating for quite a long time, even though I'm the one ...
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| spouse giving attention to opposite sex | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Do you think I am too sensitive because I do not like my wife emailing our friends that are men? I ... A: Yes, you are too sensitive when it comes to this topic. As long as you can trust your wife and your ...
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| second chance | 7/23/2008 |
Q: i married my husband nearly 30 years ago. we were high school sweathearts and were married at 19. ... A: His actions say that he could possibly be involved in another affair b/c of the way he's treating ...
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| Reconciliation after separation | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We have been married for 14 years and have 3 wonderful children 8, 10 and 13. After a difficult 2 ... A: The answer to all these questions, is resounding no. The reason why is very simple, if she ...
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| Crazy exgirlfriend | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married two months...and have been together just over 2 years. His ... A: I don't think this former ex, even though technically she's a step-sister, constitutes and dating a ...
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| Trusting/Infidelity | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My husband came back in March from a year long affair. He has been pretty open, but not ... A: Of course, you don't think you were wrong in doing anything, and you weren't. He was, he obviously ...
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| divorce - Cheating wife | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are now separated for 5 months and divorcing after 14+ years. Our only child, our ... A: I don't have anything written to back you up per se. If you have ever watched Dr Phil, he's very ...
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| parents relationship | 7/18/2008 |
Q: my mum started using chat rooms a few weeks ago and is hooked on them giving out her mobile number ... A: It sounds like your mother is going through a mid-life crisis here. She's pretending and acting to ...
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| Separated but wife won't ask for divorce | 7/18/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been separated for 5 months now. We have been going to couples counseling, but ... A: Yes, of course, this is totally normal and expected for you to feel this way. If the marriage does ...
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| question | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I just dont know what to do and im feeling very confused and i may have jumped around with this ... A: He's abusing you, abuse isn't just physical, it's also mental, emotional and verbal. It seems as ...
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| Separated but wife won't ask for divorce | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been separated for 5 months now. We have been going to couples counseling, but ... A: Maybe she's just not ready to take that next step yet. Thus she's confused and is not knowing what ...
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| what do I do | 7/17/2008 |
Q: This is very long and complicated, so I apologise for that first. Ten years ago, just after my ... A: If you are having to second guess yourself, then you're most definitely not ready to reconcile with ...
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| controlling | 7/17/2008 |
Q: i have been living with my boyfriend for about 8 months, in the beginning we were in bliss but for ... A: He's doing this and you still want to marry him?! He's acting this way for a reason, the question ...
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| Should I stay in my marriage? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if you think I should stay in my marriage. I have been married to my wife for ... A: You've hit the nail right on the head. She's obviously feeling resentful of you, the children, the ...
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| not sure if my marriage can be saved | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 15 years, i was 20 when i married, my husband is 6 years older than me. we ... A: You haven't been happy in quite a long time. You say that he keeps you there, he can't make you do ...
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| Marriage falling apart | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Ok here goes. Without totally taking up your entire day to get what I am dealing with I will try to ... A: Believe it or not, you have a choice here to make. A) you stay with him and continue to be ...
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| marriage | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I have always been very happy together. In the last year he has been promoted three ... A: He's making excuses to not be with you. I'd be willing to venture to say that he's either being ...
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| Something that bugs me. | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I am married and need a simple question answered. My mother in law is a very nice and hardworking ... A: You might be over reacting just a tad. But that's understandable that your feelings are hurt by ...
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| His my husband bi? | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Help! I think my husband may be bi. He asked me to stick my vibrator up him, he has asked several ... A: Yes, that should send up red flags to you, and you should find this behavior very disturbing. It's ...
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| Afraid to give second chances | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I've been dating my boyfriend for about 2 years. We live together and have been going to college. ... A: It's only worth staying if you feel that he can be committed to you 110% and that he's not going to ...
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| STEPDAUGHTER | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I AM MARRIED TO A GREAT GUY, HE HAD A CHILD OUT OF WEDLOCK. COLLEGE. HE WAS A HUGE PART OF HER LIFE. ... A: I think to a certain extent that your feelings are pretty typical and normal given the situation ...
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| Wife does not love me like a husband | 7/9/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 13 years. About 10-11 years ago we had stopped kissing and she ... A: Sure, it's possible to do both, anything is possible. However, chances are 50-50 that this will ...
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| inheritance | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Don't know if you can answer this, but I appreciate any answer. If a spouse dies and some real ... A: I don't know the answer for certain. But I'd think that you were right and the spouse would ...
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| Depression | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 19 years. For the first 13 years of our marriage we never ... A: This certainly is a very delicate and sensitive subject for your husband. But you have to talk to ...
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| Financial inequity in marriage | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I'm 61 and my husband of 2 1/2 yrs. is almost 65 and is going to retire. He's always had a very ... A: Well, now that you mention it, it very well could have a lot to do with how anal he's become with ...
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| third affair | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Where do I begin!!! I have been married for 15 years. I'm 34 and my husband is 35. we have 2 ... A: What do you want to do about this? Do you want to stay with him and try to make it work one last ...
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| Dear S. Kessler | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have been with this woman for 11 years, married for 8. The whole time it has been turmoil, both of ... A: If you feel the marriage is dead, well then perhaps it is. Why continue to be in an unhappy, ...
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| Financial inequity in marriage | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I'm 61 and my husband of 2 1/2 yrs. is almost 65 and is going to retire. He's always had a very ... A: His behavior is rude, crude and socially unacceptable. He's got a very case of "selfishitis. ...
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| i just dont know what to do.. | 6/30/2008 |
Q: ..he has been gone for 4 months but has stayed in constant contact well i would say every 2 weeks to ... A: Let's say this isn't about him anymore. It's about you now. So what do YOU want out of this ...
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| i just dont know what to do.. | 6/29/2008 |
Q: ..he has been gone for 4 months but has stayed in constant contact well i would say every 2 weeks to ... A: He could be confused as to how you'd react to him if he did ask you go try and work things out. ...
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| sexless marriage | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We have four children ages 9-13. For the last 7 ... A: Of course you're going to freeze up and not know how to react to this, b/c you're used to only ...
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| husband cheated with another man | 6/28/2008 |
Q: We've been married almost 15yrs. We have 2 kids (6&9). My mom died suddenly & I was very depressed ... A: He's cheated/cheating with another man. This says to me that he's gay or at the very least ...
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| lack of sex | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 14 years. My husband is a nice guy, good father, great provider, hard ... A: I tend to agree with you, I get the impression (from all that you've described) also that he really ...
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| Confused | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 13 years and have been married since "2003". In the ... A: If you truly feel that you don't want to work it out, and you just can't do this anymore, then you ...
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| Husband | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I have a husband whos is distant and hard to reach, no matter what the issue is it ends up being ... A: Let's see, he's chasing women, he's denying you sex, he's stolen money from his own mother, he ...
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| how should finacail responsibility share within family? | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am a stay home mom w new born. I have strong saving before marry him, but after marry I have no ... A: Tell him that if he's going to be adamant that you pay for things for the baby, then you're going to ...
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| looking at other women | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I see my husband looking at other women but when i ask him he denies it? the denial hurts me more ... A: It's normal for men to check out and look at other women. It's what a lot of men do. However, for ...
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| Is it me? | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 8 years. I am 46 and he is 44. We are both ... A: Wow! That's an awful lot for you to deal with and for him to suddenly dump in your lap. And, no, ...
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| While I do all the work he rests | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have been married for over 40 years. I am now isolated in a country area. My husband will soon ... A: I doubt he even has one clue of how your feeling and what a toll this has taken on you and your very ...
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| My husband left me and move in with his girlfriend | 6/23/2008 |
Q: My husband has been married for 6 years.We disagree often I often told him to leave and this month ... A: He's being very unfair to you. The newness with his GF will eventually wear off. And if he'll ...
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| Is this marriage worth saving | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have been married for a little over 2 1/2 years. The relationship whirl winded to talk about ... A: You can't do this on your own. She needs to be a willing participant in order to give this marriage ...
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| Finding courage to end unheathy marriage | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I really need help with leaving my marriage and knowing that I will be ok. This is my 3rd marriage. ... A: You know that you have to leave him. The longer you stay with him the more he's bringing you down ...
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| MARRIED BUT LIVING ALONE | 6/22/2008 |
Q: MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 18 YEARS AND HAVE ONE CHILD. WHEN MY SON WAS AROUND 2 MY ... A: You're right it's not good or healthy to let your son witness this tension and type of relationship ...
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| wife wants to leave | 6/21/2008 |
Q: WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 9 YRS. I HAVE 2 BOYS FIRST MARRIAGE AND 2 TO WIFE NOW. SHE TOLD ME LAST ... A: Words might not mean that much to her right now. Instead you'll have to show her through your ...
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| Is he the marry type? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Kessler, I have been seeing my boyfriend for about one month. Do you think it is too early to ask ... A: When you feel comfortable with it, then you can casually bring it up to him. Just ask him what he ...
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| jealousy | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who is very pretty and heads turn wherever she goes. She is married to a very funny ... A: There could be a couple of things going on here. A) He could be jealous of his brother, his ...
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| My Husband Cheated | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am a woman who has been married for four years and even though I married my husband despite of my ... A: It's men like him that give Christians and God believing and God fearing men a bad name. A true ...
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| Unreasonable Request | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I'm in need of some advise. My husband and I recently celebrated our one year anniversary. Our ... A: Marriage is about give and take. And as long as he didn't do this on a regular basis then I don't ...
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| Is he a Cheater? | 6/16/2008 |
Q: One year ago my husbands cell phone rang, I didn't answer it, but I did take the number down and ... A: Always, always trust your gut instincts. It's there to tell you when something's not quite right. ...
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| Am I taking the right Decision? | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am standing on a cross road in my life. Don't know where to start. I have been married for 2 ... A: Yes, you ARE doing the right thing by leaving their house. They are using you and disrespecting you ...
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| abusive marriage | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have been married 23 years and have three kids (16,14,9). After marriage my husband used to beat ... A: It's a process. You have to find an outlet that you can find help and support from, that will help ...
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| divorce | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I had just got done with ugly divorce last 2 yrs ago, up to now i never understood the reasons why ... A: Children at times can be very materialistic, closed-minded, etc. They only think about the present ...
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| my marriage | 6/11/2008 |
Q: WHAT SHOULD I DO ?I TOOK VOWS I MEANT MY VOWS.WE'VE ONLY BEEN MARRIED FOR ALMOST 2MO. HE CAN'T LEAVE ... A: You can't make him do something he's not willing, able or ready to do. And that includes getting to ...
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| My Husband | 6/8/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were together off and on for about 6 years before we got married. He loves the ... A: At this point you honestly can't believe him when he says he's changed, etc. Talk is cheap when it ...
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| Lying and Cheating Spouse | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 7 years. The last three have been crazy. I found emails of my husband ... A: He doesn't get it, he's being selfish and only thinking of himself and what makes him feel good (or ...
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| My Husband | 6/7/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were together off and on for about 6 years before we got married. He loves the ... A: Is there any way that you can move back to StL with your mom?! If there is, and she hasn't already ...
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| inlaws | 6/6/2008 |
Q: im 19 years old and im any Army wife stationed in Germany. My husband comes from a very different ... A: There's no easy way to break this news to him. I'm sure that even though his family is ...
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| husband cheats again | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Since last writing, my husband had another affair with his ex-wife again. This is the 4th time in ... A: He knows that you'll take him back each and every time, so you need to break this ugly cycle. I ...
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| separated and lost | 6/5/2008 |
Q: my husband of less than a year recently moved out. It has been a rocky relationship from the start ... A: He has to stop beating around the bush and stop playing mind games with you. He needs to make up ...
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| life | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Kessler, It's been along time and I don't even know if you remember me. My year divorce ... A: Well, of course, I remember you! In fact I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering how ...
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| Husband and wife burial together | 6/4/2008 |
Q: After 37 years, raising four great children who have given us four grandchildren - my wife is ... A: You have every right to be concerned and even upset over her decision. If she were to pass on ...
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| Please Help | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My husband have been married for 5 years no and been together for 6. I'm 26 and he is 23. I know ... A: You need to listen to what your heart says. If that means that you wait it out a while during the ...
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| Please Help | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My husband have been married for 5 years no and been together for 6. I'm 26 and he is 23. I know ... A: Will he meet you somewhere and talk to you about this, since he can't come home due to the court ...
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| very confused and fed up | 5/28/2008 |
Q: i have been married for three years. during the course of our three years, i found out my husband ... A: You did the right thing by leaving and separating from him. He's going to ruin you financially and ...
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| Wife and I Are Separated | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been separated (physically) for about 6 weeks. We’ve been married almost two ... A: You know that this isn't about her mother nor does it anything to do with her mother not telling her ...
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| i think my marriage is over | 5/27/2008 |
Q: please help! we have been together for 13 years, lived together for 9 and married for nearly 7. i ... A: You're miserable and he's very degrading, controlling and disrespectful of you, why do you stay with ...
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| I dont understand | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I have been with my fiance for 9 years... about a year into our relationshio he started acting like ... A: He clearly doesn't get it, does he?! He has to stop thinking of only himself and his wants ...
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| What should I do? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 7 years he is 23 and I am 24. About 8 months ago ... A: His feelings for you wouldn't just change just like that, meaning he's not suddenly going to not be ...
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| Is my marriage worth saving | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am not really good at this but let me just give you some information and please tell me what to ... A: I can't tell you what to do here, only you can make that tough decision b/c you have to live life ...
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| long distance relationship. | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have been dating my lady for a period of one and a half years now.Am soon going to my home country ... A: Has she given you any reason to distrust her? Do you think she'd cheat on you and be unfaithful to ...
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| relationship with in laws | 5/19/2008 |
Q: first of all i apologize to have a long question.this is a long story of mine from 3 years ago.My ... A: If he can't respect and accept your family (as long as they treat him with love and respect in ...
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| relationship with in laws | 5/18/2008 |
Q: first of all i apologize to have a long question.this is a long story of mine from 3 years ago.My ... A: If your family doesn't speak his language, then it'd be virtually impossible for them to speak to ...
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| Is my marriage worth saving | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I am not really good at this but let me just give you some information and please tell me what to ... A: Your husband is an abuser, only cowards abuse helpless animals and their wives. He has no right to ...
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| Not exactly a problem... | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband are a young couple.. I am 19 and he is 21. I married him on my 18th birthday and ... A: If he wouldn't be accepting of it then why would he make that sort of statement (meaning that he'd ...
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| Not exactly a problem... | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband are a young couple.. I am 19 and he is 21. I married him on my 18th birthday and ... A: This can be a very sensitive and delicate subject to bring up to a spouse, especially after a past ...
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| I am so depressed and unhappy, I think I am going mad | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a very long story to say, please be patient with me.I need say say a lot for you to ... A: It's no wonder this is taking such a heavy toll on you. You're in-laws are very rude, degrading and ...
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| My wife does not want to be married anymore? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 4, coming up on 5, years. We have a 4 year old and a 2 year old, ... A: The problem seems to stem from her not being able to really be a teen and experience life, due to ...
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| relationship-sick of feeling sorry 4 myself! | 5/13/2008 |
Q: S Kessler,I would like to apologize in advance for such a long question...pls bare with me.I spend ... A: You're very welcome. It makes me feel good when I can help someone by giving advice and trying to ...
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| Confused | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for eight years and have two beautiful children 19 months and 6 ... A: The problem here is a lack of attention, love and affection on your wife's part. You need to feel ...
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| wife in need of help | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have been married for almost two years to my husband. Ever since we have started dating he has ... A: He's distrusting of you, that's either his own insecurities or worse he could be cheating on you ...
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| relationship-sick of feeling sorry 4 myself! | 5/10/2008 |
Q: S Kessler,I would like to apologize in advance for such a long question...pls bare with me.I spend ... A: If I read and understand this correctly you're not married to this man are you? Please correct me ...
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| Not sure what to do | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Three years ago my husband, of now 13 years, went to Law school in another state. At first it was ... A: You'll have to pardon me, if I come across as rude and cynical of your husband, but I feel totally ...
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| my wife doesn't want to have sex like we used to. | 5/6/2008 |
Q: A: She could have having a decrease in her sex drive due to being tired from having to deal with caring ...
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| Legal? | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I didn't know who i was to ask so i hope you can help me. I'm 17 and my boyfriend is in the army and ... A: In most states the legal age of consent to date and have sex is age 17. You can call your local ...
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| Want husband to be more helpful around the house & kids duties | 5/4/2008 |
Q: We have 3 children all under the age of 4 so it is really stressful for me at times becuse my ... A: You may be just wasting your breath and you'd get more of a reaction out of a brick wall than to ...
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| husband and porn | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Kessler, I’ve just recently got married in November at 21. I work for a bank and started back in ... A: By the way, I love your name, I'm a name lover and have been fascinated by them since I was a kid. ...
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| Divorce | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I was married for a year and a half. Before we got married, my husband was "What Ever Makes you ... A: You have to come to terms with the fact that he did this to you. And come to the conclusion that in ...
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| newly wedd bliss? not so much | 4/28/2008 |
Q: ok. ive been married for 7 months. upon returning home from our honey moon his work sched. got out ... A: It's sounds like you never really had time to bond or connect with him after the marriage vows. All ...
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| husband not working | 4/25/2008 |
Q: my husband is not working for almost a year now. we are currently living with his sister. our car ... A: Of course he doesn't care what happens, he's living with his sister getting a free ride from her. ...
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| My girlfriend doesnt want to have my kids around her? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I have been living in her home for aproximatley 2 years. I have my children every ... A: She knew you had children from the beginning. And now she's having a problem with them being in ...
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| Wife wants to move, but doesn't want ex-wife coming along | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I'm in a very sad situation. I am divorced with 3 children. I have since re-married to the absolute ... A: That certainly is a super tough decision to make, and it really puts you between a rock and a hard ...
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| Wife wants to move, but doesn't want ex-wife coming along | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I'm in a very sad situation. I am divorced with 3 children. I have since re-married to the absolute ... A: I can see why she'd be very upset with this arrangement and not wanting the ex-wife to move along ...
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| His ex-wife | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have been with my b/f now fiance for 9 years now. We plan to get married in June of 2009 but I am ... A: If you think it's rough now and she's being a you-know-what to you, then wait until you marry him. ...
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| choice between careerr and husband | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i was married almost a year ago... we are completely different people... there is nothin that we ... A: So you're going to go ahead with a divorce then? It's probably for the better anyway, due to the ...
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| choice between careerr and husband | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i was married almost a year ago... we are completely different people... there is nothin that we ... A: If he makes you this miserable and he doesn't support your hopes and dreams for your future and ...
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| divorce | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have been married for almost nine years. My husband came back from a 3 and1/2 month study course, ... A: Since he's been abusive to your children and to you (mental and emotional are just as bad as ...
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| Husband does not want to work | 4/20/2008 |
Q: My name is Yulya and I'm 25, married for 6 months, no children. I have been with my husband for 5 ... A: He could be going through a depression period due to losing his job, perhaps he feels bad and even ...
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| Still in problem...... | 4/15/2008 |
Q: This is Sukanya again….after almost a year. If you remember the almost a year back I discussed my ... A: I do remember you!!!! In fact, I was just thinking of you recently and wondering how you were doing ...
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| I don't know what to do, | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 15 years and I have two children aged 14 and 11. This is my first marriage ... A: Yes, I would strongly recommend that you seriously consider divorcing him. His priorities are all ...
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| stepmother? | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have recently met a man and am falling for him fast. He has joint custody of three young kids and ... A: It can be very intimidating and even down right scary to go from being single to marrying him and ...
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| my father inlaw hates me because i have kids.... | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Let me first explain that i myself am a white female and my husband is a Pakistani male. I have 2 ... A: There is probably nothing that you can say to his parents to get them to accept you. They are from ...
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| "Fallen out of love" | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am the proud mother of a wonderful 2 year old son. I work full time in a community pharmacy ... A: You can't keep sacrificing your happiness for his laziness. You need and deserve to be happy in ...
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| Should I be worried? | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have a terribly personal question that I don't know who to ask. I did discuss it with my ... A: Well, it's not necessarily a sign of infidelity unless his behavior and habits have changed and you ...
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| Husbands affair | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My husband had an affair with his ex-wife two times during our marriage. He has a history of ... A: It's inappropriate for him to be going to functions with an ex, like he's still married to her, with ...
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| Husbands affair | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My husband had an affair with his ex-wife two times during our marriage. He has a history of ... A: He's doing this b/c you allow him to do this, and b/c he knows that you'll put up with it. You need ...
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| Heartbroken | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have brought this issue up with him on several occasions, and he tells me he has to get checked by ... A: No, I don't think you're asking too much from him. Was he ever affectionate to you prior to the ...
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| Heartbroken | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Kessler, I wrote to you a while back, and well here i am once again. I am at a loss as i don't know ... A: I would strongly suggest that you get some individual counseling for yourself in order to deal with ...
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| Am I crazy? | 3/30/2008 |
Q: After over 16 years of marriage and three kids, my husband and I have decided to call it quits. ... A: He had absolutely no right to put his hands on you, period. And if he'll snap and do this tonight, ...
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| Is he ill? | 3/30/2008 |
Q: My husband of 6 years, has recently had serious outbursts, unprpovoked over the minutest things. He ... A: I don't think he's necessarily mentally ill. I think he's become an abuser which is unacceptable ...
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| Email to ex wife | 3/28/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been married two years. I was married to my ex for 13 years and we had no ... A: She may have no reason to not trust you. But in general it's just not a good idea to remain in ...
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| I am despareat about my marriage | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Me and my husband have been married for 3 years.We both love each other very much and we enjoy being ... A: It sounds as though you both have strong-willed personalities and are both stubborn too. Since this ...
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| porn | 3/26/2008 |
Q: me and my husband have been married just 5 months now, and our sex life is just on the border line ... A: It seems as though it's not just a casual watching of porn he's doing. He could have an addiction ...
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| Divorce or Seperation | 3/26/2008 |
Q: We know each other for 9 years, spent first year at college together and then she migrated to USA. ... A: Your children are already suffering b/c they don't know and won't remember you, since you're in ...
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| Porn Sites | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 9 months and I have found on his computer that he is looking ... A: Since this bothers you so much, I don't think you should ignore the fact that he's doing this. If ...
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| i'm not married to my cell phone... | 3/22/2008 |
Q: ... but just the other day, my wife was trying to call me and since my phone is set on vibrate, i ... A: If she had reason to believe that you were being unfaithful to her before, even though she'd ...
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| Divorce or Seperation | 3/22/2008 |
Q: We know each other for 9 years, spent first year at college together and then she migrated to USA. ... A: It's seems as though she's avoiding you totally and then on top of that she's making excuses to not ...
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| infidelity | 3/21/2008 |
Q: ive been married 24 yrs and she caught me cheating before and forgave,but this time she filed for ... A: It really could be over this time. When cheating is involved in a marriage it can often cause the ...
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| confused | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been living together for a quite a while, around 7 years and have a child ... A: He's not been giving you what you want and need for quite some time now. And this has made you look ...
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| Death and Family Discord | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am 61 years old and was recently operated on for brain cancer in Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital ... A: It's a shame when a child feels that they are entitled to something, such as an inheritance. ...
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| CONFUSED | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 6 years now, I'm 23 with 2 daughters and my husband is 27. My husband is ... A: Then maybe a divorce is the right thing for you to do. You haven't been happy with the relationship ...
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| i think it is over | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I think it is over. I have been married for 16. For the last 2 years they have been sexless, and you ... A: I've talked to you about this before but it's been a while. It doesn't seem like there's been any ...
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| Change of heart | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I'm in love with a single mom. She recently changed her mind about having more children and is now ... A: I'm sorry to hear that it ended this way. But it's better to know now than than to have found out ...
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| Caught wife cheating with coworker. We are now seperated because she wants time to think miss me? | 3/17/2008 |
Q: ( I copied and pasted our last post to refresh your memory. Needless to say that i am living the ... A: All of these feelings and emotions you're going through ARE totally common and normal to experience. ...
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| Lost that Lovin' Feeling | 3/15/2008 |
Q: After 20 years, all of a sudden, my husband is making me miserable. Or I should say, we are making ... A: All of the sudden? So this is a relatively new things that's become a huge problem for both of you. ...
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| moved out 10 weeks ago | 3/14/2008 |
Q: OK,We slept together on weekends per counsler.Went medium.Sunday night my wife at her house said to ... A: You need to drop this counselor like a hot potato. She's giving you mixed signals and just plain ...
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| Wife wants a divorce, now says she's confused... | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My filed for divorce 3 days ago. We have a 2 year old daughter. She says because she had given us so ... A: Maybe she doesn't know what she wants at this point. It's not uncommon for a person to waffle back ...
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| child support | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I am a father of 3 beautiful daughters, ages 12, 3 and 2. The first daughter is from another ... A: The courts actually have a chart that they go by. And on that chart child support is based on two ...
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| My wife is tired of trying and wants to leave. | 3/13/2008 |
Q: We have the typical, atypical marriage. We met in Jan 1998 she was pregnant by March and we were ... A: The problem has been a long time coming. I'll tell you why you can only ignore your wife and family ...
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| separated | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My wife and i have been married for about 9 months now. We didn't get to go on a honeymoon do to ... A: She's probably already made up her mind. And now she's playing mind games with you. Seeing what ...
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| Don't know what to do | 3/12/2008 |
Q: It is just 10months since I got married.But had lot of fights/quarrel between us.Most of the ... A: He's being unreasonable and even rude for him expecting and basically demanding your paycheck. ...
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| Big Changes! | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I'm 22, I've been living with my boyfriend and his daughter for 2 years. I moved from family, ... A: I don't think it's necesarily selfish of you to ask this of him. However, you need to be prepared ...
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| Too young - marriage doubts.... | 3/12/2008 |
Q: .. Me and my wife have been together for about 10 years total.. We were together since the 11th ... A: Marriage changes a person, then you add children to the mix and it changes everything. The feelings ...
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| Girlfriend stopped kissing | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My live in Girlfriend and I have beed together 2 years, we are planning to get married. About 6 ... A: You really should be concerned. Physical attraction, sex, and affection are often what drive a ...
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| Girlfriend stopped kissing | 3/11/2008 |
Q: My live in Girlfriend and I have beed together 2 years, we are planning to get married. About 6 ... A: There is a reason she's acting this way. The question though is why is she being so withdrawn from ...
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| sneaky suspicions | 3/10/2008 |
Q: last night i was on the computer looking at the History page and found some very interesting sites ... A: I think you have every right to be concerned about this. You probably ought to confront him about ...
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| She doesn't care until I say I'm getting divorced | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My wife doesn't seem to want this marriage until I say I'm going to end it. It appears as if she's ... A: Maybe she's having doubts about the marriage. Do you regularly argue and fight? And then get ...
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| Confused | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My partner, 36, who has lived with me for six years has recently been making comments about my 12 ... A: It does seem as though he's got an unhealthy relationship or connection to your 12 yo daughter. I ...
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| Help with marriage during pregnancy | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My husband and I were separated for 8 months (long story) but in September of 2007 we started ... A: It could be that he just doesn't feel right having sex while your pregnant. Some men actually have ...
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| getting on with my life after divorce | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I was divorced from my husband of nearly 25 years in August of 2007. It's now March and I'm still ... A: That's great to hear that you're going to get some counseling. It will definitely help you through ...
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| silent treatment and despair | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 5 months, and have spent most of it crying and alone. My husband has taken ... A: He legally can NOT kick you out. Even though he owns the home and you're not entitled to it b/c he ...
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| What do I do? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure where to begin, but I have been married (2nd) for 15 years. I have 3 children from my ... A: Your older children are out on their own and they can fend for and take care of themselves. It's ...
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| Change of heart | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm in love with a single mom. She recently changed her mind about having more children and is now ... A: You have to decide what's more important to you in life; a relationship/marriage with her or having ...
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| getting on with my life after divorce | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I was divorced from my husband of nearly 25 years in August of 2007. It's now March and I'm still ... A: It's never easy to walk away from such a long marriage. Of course, it hurts and it's going to take ...
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| how do I just | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am happily married for 14 years with 3 children. I know all too well how marriages are supposed to ... A: I think for some ppl forgiveness is really a process and somehow things can just fall into place. ...
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| My Husband Won't Have Sex! | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old and my husband is 20. We have been married for almost 2 1/2 years, we have no ... A: I wouldn't complete rule out an affair. If he really wanted to cheat then he would most certainly ...
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| rejection by husband | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am 65, And my hus.has rejected me from 1990, we have seperate rooms and he has horrible hygiene. ... A: It sounds like he's been no man and not even a husband, rather like a provider and that's it. No ...
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| reconciliation | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I am a man in my early 50s married to a younger woman and she is 28. I love and cherish my wife more ... A: It's hard when you're spouse basically rejects you and then leaves you for another man. She has a ...
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| how do I just "get over it"? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am happily married for 14 years with 3 children. I know all too well how marriages are supposed to ... A: This was very hurtful to you even way back when. And you've never fully gotten over it or had ...
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| my boyfriend told me that when he gets married and a house his mother is coming to live with us. | 3/4/2008 |
Q: me and my boyfriend have been together for almost 2 years we have talked about getting married when ... A: No, you're not being unreasonable at all. What does his mother say to his insisting that she come ...
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| Husband does not want a life separate from his family. | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married now for almost 6 years. This is my second and his first. He is ... A: I know that this isn't an easy thing to deal with right now. But just know that you are right here. ...
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| Bars, drinking, and committed relationships | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 48 year old man (divorced after 20 years) involved in an 18 month relationship with a 43 year ... A: She's the one that's being unreasonable here. She obviously feels that she's not married to you, so ...
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| My Wifes Heart is Closed | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 19 years - I have been unfaithful more than once - I left the home year ago ... A: You might have had that once chance and you just might have blown it. You have to hope for the best ...
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| moving to another state | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am moving to Seattle from Alabama to attend college for a year. We need the cash .So i might be ... A: Being in a long distance relationship/marriage can be difficult to do. However, if you stay in ...
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| Husband does not want a life separate from his family. | 2/29/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been married now for almost 6 years. This is my second and his first. He is ... A: No, it's not your and this definitely isn't normal for him to insist on seeing them every weekend. ...
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| help | 2/28/2008 |
Q: If you don't mind a need a womans view point on something and all my friends are guys. I found out ... A: You can get a restraining order on her and you can also keep the child at the same time too. You'll ...
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| help! | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I've been with my girl for about a year and a half. She was forced into quitting her job a few ... A: It sounds as though she's just lost interest in you and even the relationship at some point. And ...
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| marriage seperation | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Kessler, I got married on Dec. 29,2006 to my boyfriend or 7 years because I ... A: Your husband is being very unfair to you. You have to not be so dependant on him though. When you ...
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| Being taken for granted. | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 33 years to a workaholic. He's constantly talks about work, worrys about ... A: He has his priorities all wrong. He has been putting work before you and he can't do that and ...
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| marriage | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am in a marriage that is very unhappy i have tried everything to better my marriage but my ... A: Why does he even bother to be married to you then?! If he's not willing to do as the counselor ...
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| violence | 2/19/2008 |
Q: our marriage is 11 months old. from 1st month itself my husband started beating me for very small ... A: You can't stay with your husband, he has no right to abuse you the way he does. This is going to ...
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| Enableing a spouse w/ an addiction | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have been married 18 years...my husband is a alcoholic. He does not drink every day maybe ... A: An alcoholic is an alcoholic. No matter how often he drinks. He has an alcohol addiction problem. ...
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| dont know what to do | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Im 27 with two girls 2 and 4. I have been in this relationship for almost 11 yrs now. Ever since I ... A: You'd be doing yourself and your children a favor by leaving him. If it's possible to put away any ...
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| A wife who choose to destroy a seeming happy marriage | 2/17/2008 |
Q: This applies to a previous marriage and something that happened 25 years ago but still occupies my ... A: Your problem lies in that you never had closure to how the marriage ended and WHY she cheated on you ...
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| marriage | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have been married for the last 13+ year and love my wife & kids very much. However; every since ... A: I think you need to sit down with her and have a serious heart to heart talk with your wife. She ...
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| How do I get my wife back? | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Kessler, My wife and I have been together for 7 years married for 2.5. We have a 4 year old son and ... A: You can't make her do something that she refuses to do; like get back with you and make the marriage ...
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| Something fishy in my marriage | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My situation is complicated. I will start out saying my husband now is my 3rd., and I am his the. I ... A: He's a con-man and he's conning you out of things b/c you allow him to do this. You have to stop ...
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| role of spouses | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have been married for 35 yrs. We have 4 grown children. My husband has never been supportive to ... A: No, you're not overreacting. He's being too judgemental and expecting too much of you. As a ...
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| Is he too friendly? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to see what you think about a situation I went through w/my husband, Steve. He is a ... A: I wouldn't have gone on vacation and had them just show up. And frankly I would've been pissed. If ...
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| I am not affectionate with my boyfriend | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a problem. I have no desire to kiss my boyfriend or have sex with him or be intimate with ... A: You could have a chemical imbalance or something like that. It also could be some form of ...
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| Why can't my husband and I agree. | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My husband is always mad with me over small issues. He always telling me I put other things before ... A: I think the marriage might have a lack of communication on both parts here. And he might even be ...
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| marriage | 2/7/2008 |
Q: This is my 3rd marriage. I have 2 teenage children, not to my current husband. Was married 8 months ... A: At this point he knew that you and your children were a package deal. And if he can't love and ...
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| husband not showering | 2/5/2008 |
Q: my husband wont shower for days. I have told him that he smells. i hug him and its like i have to ... A: Then you basically have one of two options here. A) You tell him that enough is enough and you ...
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| husband not showering | 2/5/2008 |
Q: my husband wont shower for days. I have told him that he smells. i hug him and its like i have to ... A: I'd venture to say that his problem here lies within his self-esteem and that it's pretty low to ...
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| help | 2/2/2008 |
Q: If you don't mind a need a womans view point on something and all my friends are guys. I found out ... A: She's a pathological liar. She lies so much that she probably honestly believes what she says. Not ...
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| etiquette | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Forgive such a trivial question but is urgent to my history: 1.Patty Smith and Johnny get ... A: If she chooses to go by her married last name after divorce, that is what you should refer to her ...
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| Having My Own Hobby... | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Having a Self-Identity This is a difficult situation to explain but it’s weighing on me heavily ... A: You really need to have some time set aside each week for yourself. You need to do this to keep ...
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| Alot going on | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Kessler, Well, I just turned 20 about 2 months and i just found out I'm 6 wks pregnant. I am with my ... A: Babies are truly a blessing in life. And although it may not seem like it right now, once you have ...
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| help | 1/30/2008 |
Q: If you don't mind a need a womans view point on something and all my friends are guys. I found out ... A: Let's give her the benefit of doubt and say that we believe her; and that she didn't actually ...
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| Moved out and went to counsler now wife finally goes to same counsler | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Deae Mrs Kessler, Ok I went 3 times now to counsler with wife.We went out to dinner sat,very ... A: First off, do NOT, I repeat do NOT buy any property or homes with her. Especially if there is a ...
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| How much should I put up with before I draw the line? | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 10 years and have been married for nearly six years. When we met, we ... A: There is obviously something wrong with him, but he's just not willing to tell you or let you in on ...
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| I want my ex-wife back | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My wife & i divorced 25 years ago, Chistmas i when to vegas to see my daghter hwo is 27, and i found ... A: Being a thousand miles apart, can certainly present a huge problem. But if you are committed to ...
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| virginity in America | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 but I have no any personal problem at this time I'm curious about the issue virginity in ... A: Well, I think it depends on the person and their way of thinking. Meaning the opinion on this would ...
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| husband and i are not having sex | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am married to a mexican man and I'am american.I know we had problems before even found out he ws ... A: He's only thinking of himself and he's being selfish. So he moved out w/o even bothering to tell ...
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| confused | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are both on our second marriage and have been married for 6 years now. We have no ... A: You have to give her credit where credit is due. At least she was honest enough to tell you that ...
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| interferance of inlaws in my marriage | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i am an ongoing victim of inlaws interferance in my marriage. as i speak my marriage is rocking and ... A: It's understandable that she cares how things are affecting her son, as a mother, who wouldn't feel ...
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| virginity in America | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 but I have no any personal problem at this time I'm curious about the issue virginity in ... A: Well, that entirely depends on who you ask and what their views on this topic are. There are a lot ...
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| Staying in the marriage | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I realize that my husband does not make me feel special anymore. One of the reasons I fell in love ... A: Wow! If you suspect that he's cheated with her, then you're instincts are probably dead on. That's ...
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| Destined for misery?!? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Sometimes I wonder if I set myself up to be miserable… Maybe it’s that I set the expectation so ... A: If you seriously hate him that much, then simply put, why do you stay?! I got to this point in my ...
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| confused | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Well lets see here...where do i even start. My wife and I have been married for 1 1/2 years although ... A: No one wants to go through a divorce. It sucks. A marriage is a constant work in progress. It ...
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| confused and hurt.... | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am a a woman in my early thirties been married now 8 years to a wonderful arabic man. When we ... A: As partner you should feel you can go to him when you need to talk to him and try to work something ...
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| marriage, | 1/19/2008 |
Q: my current bf, is cousin of my last bf, now that we are planning to marry, but the only worry is ... A: And can see your concerns here. However, I think you should deal with that as it comes (meaning ...
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| Urgent want to save the marriage | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I got married early January last year in a week after I met him. We had a blissful one week of ... A: The problem here lies with two things, one that you'd only known each other for a week when you ...
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| confused and hurt.... | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I am a a woman in my early thirties been married now 8 years to a wonderful arabic man. When we ... A: He's not being honest with you in my opinion. First off, he KNEW full well that she has pursued him ...
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| Are we spouses or roommates? | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I just read a question posted about a year ago concerning this same situation. I feel like I'm ... A: No, you're not overreacting, being selfish or expecting too much from him. As a husband he's ...
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| Step-daughter crossing boundries ruining marriage for me | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I,ve been married to my husband for 10yrs. He has 2 children from previous marriage, and we hava a ... A: It all starts with him. He has to stop being her enabler. He has to stop feeling guilty for the ...
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| Separation | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I've been married for almost 5 years and together for almost 10. My husband says he doesn't love me ... A: With you being his first GF and even first real true love of his life. He probably feels like he's ...
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| I want a divorce after only 3 months | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My husband and I dated for a year and a half before we got married. I had problems with him while we ... A: He's lied to you from the beginning and he's also kept crucial things from you. If he's into porn ...
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| How the marriage actually work in US | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have been in the US since 2003, however I still don't Understand how marriage works here. My ... A: America certainly has a huge diversity of how marriage and relationships work. But I'll give you a ...
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| What's going on in my marriage? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for answers, here it goes. We've been married 10 years, together for 12. We have two ... A: I think he's insulting your intelligence when he expects you to believe that he doesn't know what's ...
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| marraige question | 1/15/2008 |
Q: and he still calls me to see how i'm doing and says he feels bad and guilty and everything also that ... A: The key here is that he mentioned that he recently met someone 2 weeks before the separation. And ...
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| kind of neglected | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I had my wedding afew months a go,and really love my husband too much and i know he too loves me ... A: The root of the problem here seems to be his drinking is becoming an escape for him. So he doesn't ...
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| Wife depressed with life | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My wife has been depressed for such a long time that I never knew about. We've been married almost 2 ... A: This is the time when she really needs God in her life and his guidance. She can't go through life ...
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| Husband and I dont connect on same issues? | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Today is my birthday, and of course.. I feel depressed, my husband and I had a pretty heart-felt ... A: I think lack of communication is the biggest issue here. He feels neglected in one sense and so do ...
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| Husband Wants A Divorce -8 1/2 months Pregnant | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have been married for almost 2 yrs. During this time, my husband cheated on me with his ex, ... A: I'm sorry that you're going through all of this. And on top of that you're pregnant. I can ...
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| Husband of almost 13 years wants to leave | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My question is I have been married to my husband almost 13 years. Its always the same thing money. ... A: He's probably getting frustrated and discouraged from lack of a regular paycheck (since it has ...
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| marriage | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I started working with my husband three years ago. He had two female friends, and one was especially ... A: He has to no that this behavior around/with/towards other women isn't acceptable, period. He's a ...
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| Tired | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Ok Id' like to be able to keep this just short and sweet but not sure I can do that. My husband and ... A: My first husband (now ex) was the very same way. Although my situation was a bit different than ...
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| Is he too friendly? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I would like to see what you think about a situation I went through w/my husband, Steve. He is a ... A: I think he's trying to make a pathetic attempt to ride on their coattails b/c they are weathy and he ...
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| marriage | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Hi miss kessler my name is ayesha my question is i was married in a registry office in 2000 in ... A: If you're divorce is legal in the USA, then you're divorce is legal anywhere in the world (make sure ...
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| online relationship with another woman | 1/10/2008 |
Q: my husband and I have been married for eleven years. We have 3 children. He used to be an OTR truck ... A: As long as he's trying very hard to do the right thing and to make the marriage work, that's a huge ...
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| PLEASE HELP!!!!! | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I MEET THIS WHAT I THOUGHT NICE GUY ,WE WENT OUT AND I HAD SEX WITH HIM ONLY ONCE AND NOW I FIND OUT ... A: He deceived you from the beginning. That makes him not a very nice guy to be involved with. You ...
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| online relationship with another woman | 1/8/2008 |
Q: my husband and I have been married for eleven years. We have 3 children. He used to be an OTR truck ... A: This relationship/friendship has to stop. It's already getting out of hand and it'll only be a ...
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| Wife divorced me | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I think my wife is divorcing me, because she felt I was a threat to her career. I opened a small ... A: I certainly can't make that decision for you. But speaking from a woman's perspective I can only ...
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| Caught wife cheating with coworker. We are now seperated because she wants time to think miss me? | 1/8/2008 |
Q: :) WOW! you pull no punches and tell it how it is!! I guess I am in serious denial because of the ... A: The counselor is partly right that there are some marriages that can actually survive infidelity ...
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| Marriage Issues | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Can a husband put his wife out of their home regardless of the circumstance and eventhough the house ... A: No, he can't just put you out of the house, even if he owned the home prior to marriage (and it was ...
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| Lonely in a full house! | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a owner of a company and I lately I have been working 17 hours days, my wife is a stay at home ... A: My heart really goes out to you in your time of need. No one wants to be rejected by their spouse, ...
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| Wife divorced me | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I think my wife is divorcing me, because she felt I was a threat to her career. I opened a small ... A: If it's true and she's ultimately chosen to divorce you then there isn't much you can do. You'll ...
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| Is this right? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My husband I have been married for 2 years and dated for 6. He is never interested in sex and even ... A: You may not like what I'm about to say but I'm going to say it anyway b/c I feel compelled to be ...
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| CONFUSSED | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have been married to an active duty US Marine for 10 years, we are currently stationed in ... A: If you hate it in Germany and your husband is either unwilling or unable to move back home to ...
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| my husband walked out on me and our daughter | 1/3/2008 |
Q: my husband and i got into a fight 5 days ago and he packed his stuff and left he says he needs a ... A: Maybe he walked out due to shear frustration and not knowing how to react or what to do. It might ...
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| blending families | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I will be getting married to a wonderful man in May. This will be he 2nd marriage for both of us. ... A: Your absolutely right in experience is different. And men think a lot different than women do. You ...
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| Confused on Being Married. | 1/3/2008 |
Q: OKay Let me try to make it short. I met this guy when i was 14 and he was 19. We have been together ... A: He needs to know that you know about this other woman and that he's talking to her on a very regular ...
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| blending families | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I will be getting married to a wonderful man in May. This will be he 2nd marriage for both of us. ... A: Let me explain why I said this, and I'm not the only one that has this opinion for a few reasons. ...
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| My Husband | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have been together we/ my husband for 24 years. We have three children, all young adults now. My ... A: It doesn't seem like he's aiming this at you. More that he's trying to desperately fit in and be ...
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| moving on | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I emailed you about my husband and I and me moving out. He was in denial and now we got into it ... A: Actually these feelings you're experiencing are completely normal and very common for anyone in your ...
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| last name from previous marriage | 12/30/2007 |
Q: if i was married once before and got a divorce from that person but still had his last name, when i ... A: Yes, and it's lying too. You have to use whatever your current legal last name is on the marriage ...
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| Indifferent Wife | 12/29/2007 |
Q: OK, since you've placed an invitation for questions, I have a few: One is how do you get a spouse ... A: Well, I can certainly see and understand your concerns about some health professionals and how they ...
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| problems | 12/27/2007 |
Q: For the last four days my husband has been very cold to me, over Christmas! Anyhow, my feelings ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know ...
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| Obsession | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I just read your answer to John(Obsessed with Old old flame). I was on the Internet today searching ... A: There is help available out there for you, you just have to know where to look for it. There is low ...
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| To move or not to move... | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 3 years, and we have 2 young daughters. When we got pregnant ... A: No, absolutely do NOT move away from your parents and your only good support system. If you do this ...
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| Indifferent Wife | 12/27/2007 |
Q: OK, since you've placed an invitation for questions, I have a few: One is how do you get a spouse ... A: It all starts with yourself; and you have to love yourself sometimes or no one else will. If you ...
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| talking about money issues | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have been married 9 years and have 3 children. When we married we moved halfway across the ... A: Financial reasons can certainly be problematic in a marriage. But he can't keep you in the dark and ...
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| Wife feeling very Ambivalent about leaving | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Greetings, Greetings, I have been married to my lovely wife for almost 10 years, we have a 3 year ... A: The key here is that she has to be willing and open to helping herself. You can't help someone that ...
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| How can we reconcile? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My husband has filed for divorce, on the grounds of unreasonable behavior as it is the only grounds ... A: Actually this "friend" is the one that is imposing on your marriage. If she were a true friend to ...
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| Wife doesn't want divorce but I want it | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I read the answer you gave for my subject (it was the wife leaving the husband) and you advised ... A: I think you should do everything you possibly can before you're ready to give up on a marriage. ...
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| no affection husband | 12/25/2007 |
Q: "we have been married for 10 years and have a 9 year old son we both work full time the problem is ... A: His behavior shows that he's disinterested in you for some reason. You mentioned that you caught ...
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| Wife feeling very Ambivalent about leaving | 12/24/2007 |
Q: Greetings, Greetings, I have been married to my lovely wife for almost 10 years, we have a 3 year ... A: You have to take into consideration this has been a long time coming (how she's feels). It's ...
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| Obsessed with old, old flame | 12/21/2007 |
Q: The following is very troubling to me. I'm in my late 40's and married with children. This is my ... A: It seems to be a combination of a few things going on here. The biggest one being that she was your ...
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| My Husband is always moaning!! | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Good morning Please can you give me some advice. I have been married 7 years and have 2 gorgeous ... A: He's certainly acting this way for a reason. A couple of theories I have would be possible ...
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| Possible marriage-ending abortion | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for almost 6 years, we got married young at only 23. I've always ... A: Some ppl just weren't cut out to be parents. And that's okay, it's a personal decision for everyone ...
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| Wife messaging another man | 12/15/2007 |
Q: My wife recently text messaged another man. He is married and we all are good friends and she ... A: You may be being a little bit too sensitive, but nothing major. However, I don't think there is ...
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| don't know how to let go | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband since i was 15, we are both now 33 married for 10 years and have a 10yr ... A: Perhaps he's trying to say that he loves you but yet he's not IN love with you like he used to or ...
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| My wife is a slob...how can we fix this? | 12/11/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 6 years. I love her to death -- I mean that -- but she has ... A: You can't make her do something that she refuses to do, including cleaning and keeping the house ...
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| abused? or normal? | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have been married for almost 9 years, and I think it is a very abusive relationship. My husband ... A: You don't have to record or necessarily prove that he's been or is abusive to you. The court should ...
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| need to understand | 12/8/2007 |
Q: can working really be bad for a marrage? Do I sound depressed, you know maybe I am. My wife’s keeps ... A: You shouldn't dwell on that fact. You can cross that bridge if/when you come to that. For now just ...
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| need to understand | 12/7/2007 |
Q: can working really be bad for a marrage? Do I sound depressed, you know maybe I am. My wife’s keeps ... A: You are feeling like less than a man, b/c you feel like somehow you failed your wife, your children, ...
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| Husband gives more priority to his parents | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have been married now for a little more than 4 years and am expecting my baby - my first - on Dec ... A: I can see why this is stressing you out greatly! Anyone in your position would feel the same exact ...
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| Female orgasm | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My wife (43) and I (48) are newly married, both for the second time. We have 3 boys between the two ... A: I can see why she thinks she's a director. No one wants to constantly be talked to during sex. ...
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| 1 year anniversary | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I've been dating my girlfriend for a year on January first and i love her more than my life. I don't ... A: Well, okay. What does she like? Some general ideas that I can think of right off hand that women ...
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| Should I stay or go? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I have been married 17 years. We had a baby before we got married, then when we separated 3years ... A: If you're unhappy and you're tempted to cheat, then you should seriously consider leaving the ...
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| Trust | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband (22 and 25 yrs old) went on a trip and it was all great. we left our one year old ... A: You have every right to be worried and concerned about him cheating. Porn can lead eventually lead ...
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| Need to move forward | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I'll try to keep this short. I met Brian when I was 17. I was a little obsessive as a teen and ... A: He probably has no clue that you have been pushed to this point. So you need to sit down with him ...
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| secret masturbation | 11/30/2007 |
Q: this subject is difficult for me as my feelings run so deep and this hurts me so much! I am in my ... A: He could be embarrassed or ashamed that he's masturbating and then to deal with the guilt he's ...
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| marriage | 11/27/2007 |
Q: hey gurl i got ur message and i want u to know that he is not like cheating on me like with alll ... A: In order for you to be able to get over his cheating. You first have to forgive him, way down in ...
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| watching porn | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 3 years and he constantly watches porn and I hate it but he always ... A: His got an addiction to porn. If he has to watch it all the time, every single day, and he's not ...
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| More Details | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I have already ask a question about my wife cheating on me 3 times in 17 years of marriage, and I ... A: How old are your children? Anyway, since you're not divorced yet and still legally married (as long ...
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| don't know what to do | 11/24/2007 |
Q: Here I go. I have been married for 2 years and am 27 years old. We have been together for 8 years ... A: No, it's not just you. It's him too, he's obviously in denial here. And he's not ready to face the ...
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| don't know what to do | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Here I go. I have been married for 2 years and am 27 years old. We have been together for 8 years ... A: He could just be used to having you around. And he didn't know how to cope with you out of house. ...
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| burial plans | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My husband of 10 years just told me that he plans on being buried with his family in Belgium. I am ... A: If he dies before you, then you as his living next of kin legally decide where he's to ultimately be ...
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| husband | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I've noticed my husband "checking out" young teen and college age girls. He is 56 and I am 53 and ... A: To sum it up simply put, he's a typical man. It's totally normal for men to check out a pretty or ...
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| Follow up on previous about Wife Texting | 11/15/2007 |
Q: S.Kessler: Here is more detail, I appreciate your indulgence-there is a point here eventually! We ... A: You basically have two choice here. A) You can stay with her and continue to be miserable in your ...
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| another chance | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I wrote you in the past during my breakup and now I find I am writing you again. After our breakup ... A: He's your ex for a reason. And you've had repeated bad history with him, you're just finally ...
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| Etiquette | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if it is poor etiquette to buy a lady who is not your wife a drink, and not buy one ... A: It could be construed as inappropriate. The proper etiquette would be to either not offer a drink ...
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| Confused! | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Please help. I am just short of my 1st year wedding anniv. First I need to tell you that both my ... A: He seems to want to work on this marriage as much as you do. So yes, I would strongly urge you to ...
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| Intimacy issues | 11/12/2007 |
Q: When we do have sex keeping it erected has been a issue. When I asked him about he had said that ... A: Someone else living in your home can be a mood breaker and it really can affect your sex life. And ...
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| Is there any hope for this marriage? | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I will make this as brief as possible but it is a long story...I was married and had two sons. I got ... A: Perhaps he's somehow lost sight of you and the marriage and once how important it was to both of ...
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| bedroom advice for a married couple | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 9 years, married for 4. We have always had a great sex life ... A: Having a threesome is a very bad idea. It's bringing someone else into your relationship. This can ...
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| My boyfriend says he doesn't love me anymore | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now. Although we are still young, I know I love him with ... A: You must let him have his time and space. Otherwise you're only going to make matters worse. ...
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| Is this marriage over? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. Our marriage has always been good but for the past few ... A: There is only so much you can say and do. And if she's refusing to talk to you and listen. What ...
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| order of marriage and children | 11/7/2007 |
Q: If you believe in God, I asked my to be husband, where do I fall in the order of our marriage? He ... A: He's sadly mistaken in the order of which priorities in life should be. He is completely right that ...
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| Im STUCK!!! | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 22years old my husband and I have been together for 3 years and we have two children under the ... A: Every time he gets in a vehicle when he drinks and drives he's endangering innocent lives ...
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| how to know when it is over | 11/5/2007 |
Q: How do you know when it is over? My husband is a good man, No abuse what so ever. we don't talk we ... A: Mostly you just know it in your heart when you've had enough and you can't go on in an unhappy, ...
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| Rights of wife before divorce | 11/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 22, married and left for NC in 2003 with the "man of her dreams." well that's all ... A: Since they are legally married still. No, He can't just kick her out of the marital home, and vice ...
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| Long marriage with kids involved | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have never felt of value in my marriage. We had children young and I feel like I raised my ... A: This can happen when a couple marries and has children young. This happened to me in my first ...
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| Alcoholic Husband | 11/4/2007 |
Q: We have been friends for almost 8. Everything started out wonderful. We got married, had a little ... A: He's an alcoholic and he can't stop drinking on his own. He has to first acknowledge that he has a ...
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| In laws tearing away at our marriage. | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I have a question for you. My husband and I have been married for almost four months now. His ... A: You have every right to be upset that he's not defending you like a husband should. As your husband ...
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| emotional roller coaster | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I've been married 7years, at first I thought I had a great parnter when we were dating. However over ... A: He could be being nice to you due to him thinking you're going to leave him and he doesn't want that ...
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| where do i start | 10/30/2007 |
Q: i have been with my husband for 11 years and married for 6 i an only 29 since i had my son my ... A: He's an alcoholic. Alcoholism is an addiction just like gambling. He first has to acknowledge that ...
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| should I divorce | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 26 years. During that time my husband has always worked nights and I worked ... A: No, you're not mental or crazy. You need to divorce him and move on with your life. It's tough to ...
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| New Marraige Issues | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My name is Emily. I have been married two months now to my husband. He's a wonderful man, with good ... A: These feelings, given all that you're going through and have been through are totally normal. You ...
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| Finances | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Right now my husband and I are struggling to pay our bills, we have 1 child. The problem is my ... A: When you're struggling to pay bills, then he doesn't need to be spending the extra money on things ...
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| divorce | 10/23/2007 |
Q: we are us citizens who got married in mexico 4 months ago. I did not register it in colorado. It was ... A: Yes, your marriage legal anywhere in the world as long as you have the official paperwork done when ...
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| step parent | 10/22/2007 |
Q: my son gets yelled at for not calling his step mother mom i am is mother and want to know what is ... A: Your ex is wrong for making him do something your son isn't ready to do. It should be whatever the ...
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| Step Children | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have been married for a year. My husband's previous wife died 3 1/2 years ago. He has one daughter ... A: His daughter is now grown, out on her own and she's perfectly capable of taking care of herself. ...
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| Step Children | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have been married for a year. My husband's previous wife died 3 1/2 years ago. He has one daughter ... A: How is this a healthy marriage, when you live in another home in another state?! I'm not trying to ...
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| NOT TALKING | 10/22/2007 |
Q: EVERY TIME MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE AN ARGUMENT HE WILL NOT TALK TO ME FOR DAYS AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT ... A: By him not talking that's not solving the problem. In fact it can only make matters worse by not ...
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| my husband dosent want sex. | 10/19/2007 |
Q: when my husband and i started dating the sex was good and plentiful, but a few months later he ... A: It very well could be this salt supplement that they gave him. The first thing I think you should ...
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| should I divorce | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 26 years. During that time my husband has always worked nights and I worked ... A: He's feeling the heat of being rejected by you now. Men don't like to feel rejected by their wives ...
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| Wife Always Upset With Me | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have a problem. I have been married to my wife for sixteen years. We have three beautiful ... A: It seems like you're damned if do and you're damned if you. And that no matter what you say or do ...
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| searching for an answer | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Ok last night i guess he must have sensed that i was really down in the dumps believe it or not i ... A: I don't mind if you want to stay in regular contact with me, that's totally fine by me. I have many ...
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| Searching For An Answer | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I am totally frustrated because the night before last i asked my husband if he had time for some ... A: I really have no right or perfection answer. I do know that a person can only take so much of ...
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| Married to a crossdresser | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 20 years. For all of this time she has known of my "hobby" of ... A: I think you need to sit down with her and have a serious heart to heart talk with her. She needs to ...
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| Searching for an answer | 10/10/2007 |
Q: This is my second marriage I have 3 children form my previous marriage,this is hs first marriage and ... A: I think the biggest problem here is that he's got no experience with children. And he's still ...
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| When to break the silence? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am writing to you as I came across your profile on this web-site. If you could possibly make sense ... A: The silent treatment is never a very nice way to let him know that you're unhappy with what he did. ...
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| Am I Crazy? Wat do I Do? | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I hav ebeen married 10 years - only in the last year have I figuerd out my Husband is sex addict - ... A: He obviously has an addiction to sex, prostitutes, etc. And he's cheating on you! He's insulting ...
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| 2nd Marriage w/ Step children | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I've been married for about 16 months. When we first got together we decided how we were going to ... A: He's got his priorities all wrong here. Yes, his daughter needs to be first in his life. However, ...
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| Husband's drinking | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have been married to my husband for 11 yrs. We have one child together. He drinks almost everyday ... A: Every time he drinks and gets in a vehicle when drunk, that's drunk driving. And he's putting ...
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| husband Iraq | 10/4/2007 |
Q: my husband is doing his second deployment to Iraq. He came home the first time with PTSD which ... A: You have every right to be upset and even angry at him for this. Let me get this straight. He's ...
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| friends... | 10/4/2007 |
Q: briefly my friends (who have been married since May and have a baby due any day also both are ... A: While it's flattering that they want you to help them resolve some issues between them. Be very ...
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| His best friend | 10/1/2007 |
Q: i've been married almost a year now and my husband's best friend is an on-going theme in out ... A: It's high time you sat down with your husband and had a serious heart to heart talk with him. He ...
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| marriage | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Do you think it is ok for a wife to go out with friends fairly regularly without her husband because ... A: No, you shouldn't assume this is the case with her just yet. I would strongly suggest that you sit ...
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| My wife keeps bringing home pets | 9/30/2007 |
Q: My wife keeps wanting more and more animals. I feel a successfully marriage is based off compromise ... A: You know this isn't about the pets. It's about her lack of respect for you. She honestly doesn't ...
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| hi | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Im 29 yrs olf and after being single for a long time and dating off and on and off and on I did ... A: Getting married really does change your life for better or worse. It's true. It'll either make or ...
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| I dont know whats going on? | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Since the beginning of our relationship there have been problems I and I say that literally have ... A: If she's got bi-polar this can explain all of her erratic behavior. When you're dealing with ...
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| Breaking up!!! | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have been divorced and a single parent to a seven year old son. whose dad travelled few months ... A: That is simply unacceptable. You tell him that your son and you are a package deal. You aren't ...
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| marriage | 9/26/2007 |
Q: where do I start I guess it would be can you help and this is it my husband has not been with me in ... A: It appears as though he's lying to you. And by expecting you to believe that a virus could be sent ...
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| Going forward......... | 9/26/2007 |
Q: When do you accept that the marriage is over and move on? My husband of 12years has left me and our ... A: First off, don't beat yourself up and feel stupid (I'm sure you're far from it anyway--being stupid ...
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| Re: Feeling emotionally neglected | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 6 years (married for 2 & a half years) He is a wonderful ... A: I don't think you're getting your point across to him. Some men just don't really realize how their ...
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| separate bedrooms | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I separated for a month. Ever since I moved back in (about six weeks ago) I have ... A: No, you're not stupid. However, you shouldn't let him do this to you. If you're not comfortable ...
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| Seems husband will NOT let go of previous life! | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 4 years, with him for 5 years. We knew each other a short time when we were ... A: He's acting this way due to the traumatic way she died. Face it when a loved one (even a spouse) ...
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| Seems husband will NOT let go of previous life! | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 4 years, with him for 5 years. We knew each other a short time when we were ... A: I suspect that he's still having trouble letting go of her, since she committed suicide. Perhaps he ...
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| Secretary | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I just want to know someone's opinion on this that I do not know because I feel like people answer ... A: I think if you have a sneaking suspicion something's not right, then it's probably not right. ...
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| Am I in denial? Could he be or have been cheating? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have had many trust issues with my husband over the past six years. We only recently got married ... A: No, you're not in denial, he's the one in denial here, big time! A normal person doesn't make rude ...
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| common law partner of 18 years doesn t love me anymore | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I ve been in a common law relationship for 18 years and we have 2 beautiful children 15 & 5...my ... A: It's normal for you to be emotional, especially when he's just informed you that he doesn't love you ...
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| sexually "dead" relationship | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have been married for almost 2 years. I dated my husband for 5 years, and we always had a fun, ... A: I think you need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. You need to ...
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| my wife left me | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My wife left me and moved back to California. we have known each other for 5 years now. I met her ... A: She's filed for divorce and had you served with papers. That's pretty straight cut and clear that ...
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| marriage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I don't know where to begin so here goes... I too am a stay home mom with 3 girls. I help out with ... A: At this point there's probably nothing you can say or do to make him see where you're coming from. ...
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| turkish marraige? | 9/12/2007 |
Q: i have just come back from a 10 day holiday to turkey, i am 21. On the first night i met a really ... A: Do not marry him. It's never a good idea to rush into a marriage at all, and you barely even know ...
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| Adultry | 9/12/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine who is a christian had an affair just after she was married 15 years ago,as her and ... A: In the Bible there are two reasons for divorce and that's for adultery and abuse. And he's trying to ...
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| He's Driving me Crazy! | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My husband and I got married very young and before we were really ready. Shortly after getting ... A: Maybe just staying with him a little longer can benefit you, by being able to further your education ...
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| my wife pass victim of domestic violence | 9/11/2007 |
Q: greetings, i am in a situation where we have problems in our house,i am accuse of keeping secrets on ... A: You both have your own problems to deal with in life and in the marriage. And you certainly don't ...
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| Huband Travels for Work | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 2 years and together for almost 6. We moved to Colorado so he ... A: I realize that his job is important, but you and the marital relationship are MORE important than ...
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| My Husband | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I have been married 16 years and have been with my husband for 18 years. Two years ago my husband ... A: No, at this point you definitely shouldn't trust him farther than you can throw him. He's cheated ...
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| she who is like the me 7 years ago | 9/11/2007 |
Q: Sorry it's a long story. So many things happened in the past 2 months... We've been together for 7 ... A: Sure you can! Or see if he'll meet you in person to have a talk about the marriage. Then you can ...
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| Lonely in a full house! | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I am a owner of a company and I lately I have been working 17 hours days, my wife is a stay at home ... A: No, it's not wrong for you to be afraid of her reaction or answer. No one likes to be rejected, ...
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| she who is like the me 7 years ago | 9/11/2007 |
Q: Sorry it's a long story. So many things happened in the past 2 months... We've been together for 7 ... A: It seems like he pretty much made up his mind. And he's continuing to see this other woman. He ...
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| vacant head or marriage? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My husband & I have been married for 5 years. We have a three year old daughter and are expecting ... A: If this is what happened the last time he had an affair, then it very well could indicate he's doing ...
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| marriage after children | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I'm in a predicament at the moment. I have been with my partner for 14 years we have 2 children and ... A: If you can't see yourself married to her for the rest of your life. Then why waste your time ...
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| My husband thinks I have cheated on him | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Last year I went to New York City on a business trip with my supervisor, who is male. I paid for my ... A: There's the key right there. You said he's keeps bring up swinging and threesomes, if he's doing ...
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| My husband looks at porn | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My husband looks at porn, I walked in one day and he didn't hear me. I seen what he was looking at. ... A: He could have a porn addiction that you don't know about. Porn can become an addiction just like ...
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| Argument over Ex | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married 3 months. We have been together for 7 years and have 2 daughters ... A: Okay, now I understand what you're saying. That confused me for a moment. So thanks for clarifying ...
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| alcoholic/abusive husband | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I am 25 years old with one child from a previous relationship (2 yr old) and a newborn baby with my ... A: You really must leave him, and I know this is the last thing you want to do right now. But he's ...
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| Husband took advantage & mistreated me | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I've been together for 6 years. We engaged and lived together for 2 1/2 years before ... A: You should definitely leave him. Well, don't leave the marital home, since you pay for it, etc. ...
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| help ASAP! | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I met my fiance 1year and a half ago. He moved in soon after we met and I got pregnant 3 months ... A: He's testing you to see just how far he can push you. This is part of seeing what you will and ...
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| Biological clock... | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 45 and have a child in college from my first marriage. Ten years after my first divorce (which ... A: I'm glad that you didn't take offense to all my questions. A vasectomy reversal even after 16+ ...
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| Biological clock... | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 45 and have a child in college from my first marriage. Ten years after my first divorce (which ... A: Well, that makes sense (why you divorced in the first place). But this is still going to be an ...
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| Argument over Ex | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married 3 months. We have been together for 7 years and have 2 daughters ... A: Let me see if I got this correct. His wife cheated on him during their marriage and she has a child ...
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| Biological clock... | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 45 and have a child in college from my first marriage. Ten years after my first divorce (which ... A: You divorce her for a reason in the first place right? Do you really want to go that route and hint ...
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| how to keep from leaving my wife | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were married last year in November. She was everything was looking for in a women. She ... A: You are doing everything exactly right. Some women can be very difficult and even down right ...
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| How to stay Happy | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am engaged to an awesome guy! We are both in the military, and recently found out we are having a ... A: First off, congrats on the pregnancy! Children truly are a blessing! If he's being supportive and ...
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| help ASAP! | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I met my fiance 1year and a half ago. He moved in soon after we met and I got pregnant 3 months ... A: You definitely shouldn't marry him at this point in the relationship that's for sure. If you did, ...
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| Spouse has gay best friends | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I just got married to a beautiful lady (Kay) and love her very much. When we started dating she ... A: I would seriously start to question your wife's relationship including "friendship" with this two. ...
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| Perfect Marriage - now divorce? | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I thought I had the perfect marriage. We hardly ever fought about anything and tried to talk to ... A: You should encourage him to get back on his bi-polar meds. He has to know that it's going to take a ...
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| Am i crazy? Trsut issues... | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I don't know what to do in my relationship anymore. My wife cheated on me for about 6 months with a ... A: She could be at it again and you just don't realize it yet. Given her past behavior and she did ...
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| follow up to question on 8/20/07 | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I appreciate your thoughts to my earlier question regarding my husband and his mother/family ... A: It's really very unfortunate that he can't see this and how it's ruining and affecting you and the ...
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| problems | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am 35 years old and my boyfriend 45. From the beginning of our relationship there were problems. ... A: First off, if you want the relationship to succeed then he's going to have to stop working so much ...
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| second marriage and children | 9/2/2007 |
Q: My husband has two teenage children son 16 daughter 15 divorced due to infedelity from exwife mother ... A: Does he REALLY know how this is affecting you? He may not get the full spectrum of how this is. I ...
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| keeping marriage alive | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am 31 years old and will be celebrating 10 years of marriage next month. I would like to know what ... A: I think a lot of women (even ppl) in an instance such as yours, feel the very same way you do. When ...
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| Bipolar husband | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Help! After a short but very difficult (3 year) marriage, it has been discovered that my husband is ... A: He was divorce from his other wives for a reason, was this the same reason; meaning his bi-polar ...
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| Trust Factor | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Okay sorry this might be long but i have to get it out! I just recently got married to a girl that i ... A: Well, since they are out in the open she's not trying to hide this from you. But when you read them ...
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| to bear or not to bear children | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am looking for an unbiased opinion on having kids. We have been married for 2 years, and our ... A: How is he with children in general? Do you know? How does he react and/or respond to them when he's ...
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| Mother-in-law problems | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I've been married for almost 2 yrs, and have been having problems with my in-laws for about 2 months ... A: The problem isn't you, it's his mother (obviously). Besides who honestly cares what they think (his ...
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| Vacation plans | 8/27/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have a beautiful relationship and we have a beautiful baby boy. We have been planning ... A: I think you need to sit down with your wife and have a serious heart to heart talk about this ...
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| Is he too friendly? | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I would like to see what you think about a situation I went through w/my husband, Steve. He is a ... A: It seems as though he could be just a bit too friendly. And this could give this woman or other ...
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| My wife to me she didn't want to be married anymore | 8/25/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 5 yrs., coming up on our sixth anniversary. A few weeks ago she ... A: She's making up excuses to end the marriage. And chances are that she told you the truth about her ...
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| parent and boyfriend | 8/24/2007 |
Q: i met my boyfriend (jon)a year ago and we moved straight in with eachotherfell in love and didnt ... A: He put his hands on you, you got the help of your family to get away from him and his abusiveness, ...
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| cheating | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Feel like I,m going nuts here. My husband of 25 yr, has over the past 3 yrs treated me so awful, ... A: If you suspect that he's indeed cheating on you, and you have proof that he is. Then believe that ...
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| Marriage | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I am not attracted to my husband. He was drinking when our children were younger. He has since ... A: You haven't felt attracted to him for years. And you can't feel something you just don't have for ...
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| Should I stay or Should I go | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am sorry this is a long question. I think that I still love my husband. However,this is my second ... A: Any women's shelter, a local church that might help you find a place to stay and help with rent and ...
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| trapped | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am a Christian mother of 2 kids 12 and 14,have been married for 15 years to a man that has drank ... A: God helps those that help themselves. And right now you're not really helping yourself. I realize ...
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| Should I stay or Should I go | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I am sorry this is a long question. I think that I still love my husband. However,this is my second ... A: You've already done everything that you can to make this marriage work. You can't do it alone. A ...
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| Husband's Heart / Feelings still towards his Momma | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 2.5 years and this entire time my husband has yet to "jump" into our ... A: I can see how your bothered by all of this. His relationship with his mother and even family is not ...
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| not being able to communicate | 8/18/2007 |
Q: and i'm married and have 4 girls together. we've been together for 6 yrs, and married 2 of the 6 ... A: The problem here is a lack of communication. You don't know how and you're very nonconfrontational ...
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| Marriage problems | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have been married for almost 7 years. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. 2 weeks ago my wife tells ... A: It's devastating when a spouse suddenly reveals that that don't have feelings for you anymore. It's ...
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| failing marriage | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I will try my best to be very honest in my question because i want a very honest answer.... this is ... A: From all that you've described to me--this marriage is all but over. You just haven't gone your ...
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| blood grouping | 8/16/2007 |
Q: Sir, Kindly reply to my following query.please. can a boy with blood group A1B+ marry a girl with ... A: It doesn't matter what blood type you have. You can marry anyone with the different blood groups. ...
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| Married but Separated | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for almost 2 years. We just had our first child in May of 2007- ... A: It seems as though he's pretty much made up his mind that the marriage is over. He's just not ...
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| Life after an affair. | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for nine years. I was in the Air Force for nine years as well. ... A: If you're not happy with the relationship you have with your wife, and you haven't been for some ...
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| relationship | 8/13/2007 |
Q: How do you end a relationship after 6 years if the man is being very difficult and does not want you ... A: You have to make up your mind to leave him and actually do it. He can't control you and make you ...
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| attracted to someone | 8/13/2007 |
Q: kessler , I am married for almost seven years now . I have 3 wonderful and adorable kids I love so ... A: I can see how you find this pretty upsetting. However, I don't think it's necessarily bad to be ...
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| husband relation with m-i-l | 8/13/2007 |
Q: how are you? I am currently living my ex-husband, yes him & I reunited in 2006 after being divorced ... A: His feelings have obviously been hurt (or at least he thinks so) by something your mother said to ...
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| Marriage | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am very paranoid. I think my husband cheated on me, even though I do not really have any ... A: Has he ever given you any reason to suspect that he's cheated on you? Or given you any reason to ...
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| husband relation with m-i-l | 8/10/2007 |
Q: how are you? I am currently living my ex-husband, yes him & I reunited in 2006 after being divorced ... A: Usually a person divorces their ex for a reason. And the odds are that it won't work out when a ...
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| should I divorce | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 26 years. During that time my husband has always worked nights and I worked ... A: The hardest part is taking the first step (you've already moved out), the next thing you need to do ...
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| marrige problems? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: We been married 3 years i am hungarian his american.we have problems still with the laungueg , his ... A: Italians are well known for being hot-headed and having tempers. He was probably raised this way ...
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| husband prefers friends | 8/9/2007 |
Q: We have been married for 4 months now and together for almost 3 years. He is a social butterfly and ... A: You need to sit down and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know exactly how ...
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| He Doesnt Listen | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband have been together for almost 8 years and married for 7..we have 4 beautiful ... A: He's not being sensitive to your wants and needs. He needs to know exactly how this is making you ...
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| Husband cheated on me. | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have just found out a week ago that after eight months of marriage and a four year relationship my ... A: Why is there a woman living with his parents? He's sending you mixed messages, which I'm sure is ...
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| fiance's relationship with ex-girlfriend | 8/7/2007 |
Q: She had moved closer to us after 2 years of no contact. At the time we had a great argument about ... A: No, I don't think that you're making a big deal at all. What he's been doing is wrong, unacceptable ...
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| husbands hobby | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I cant stand my husband hobby, dirt track racing. Every sat. night he helps work on and watches the ... A: If this is something he does every Saturday night. And there's no changing his mind about this (no ...
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| my husband and his ex | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i have been married for 7 months and i just found out my husband has been reaching out to his ... A: I would strongly suggest that you sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. ...
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| Husband is leaving | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for three years this week. We are both 31. I felt he was ... A: There could be hope in saving the marriage. However, he has to put forth that effort in order for ...
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| Friend's wife flirts with EVERYONE's husband | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My husband has a very nice friend whose wife who when we are together as couples, she always hangs ... A: He's probably very aware that his wife is behaving inappropriately around the other friends. Maybe ...
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| Husbands kids | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I will try to make this short as I know you are very busy. I am at my wits end with my husband, We ... A: That's quite alright, really. I've been called worse (joking here). I'm not offended at all. And ...
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| Down again feeling | 8/3/2007 |
Q: there are copius amounts of facts I can't possibly say in here but wish I could. Here goes.Just the ... A: I would strongly advise you to go ahead with a divorce. It's never, ever good to stay together for ...
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| Husbands kids | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I will try to make this short as I know you are very busy. I am at my wits end with my husband, We ... A: I know he read it, b/c it said he read it last night a couple of hours after my response to your ...
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| Husbands kids | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I will try to make this short as I know you are very busy. I am at my wits end with my husband, We ... A: I realized that when I was looking at my list of new incoming questions. Initially I wasn't going ...
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| quarrel | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My husband and i have been married for about a year and a half...problem is everytime we have a ... A: It's time that you sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to ...
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| wife accuses - | 8/1/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Looks like Tom is having similar problem His thread is Tom's thread is ... A: Maybe she needs to get a hobby to help take her mind off of obsessing over this. Do you know what I ...
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| Marriage of 18 years is over? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I've been married for 18 years. My wife and I have 4 beautiful children. About 7 years ago I had to ... A: She (your soon-to-be-ex-wife)is (as the saying goes) a dollar short and a day late. She's just now ...
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| my husband's best friends from college | 7/31/2007 |
Q: we are married for over 6 yrs and have a daughter. When we got married,after few days, my hubby told ... A: You need to sit down and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know exactly how ...
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| my husband stop having sex with me. | 7/31/2007 |
Q: It's been about 10 months that my husband stop having sex with me, it might even be 11 months. The ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know ...
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| Affair | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I would like an honest answer to my question please. My husband and I have been married for almost ... A: That's still tough and devastating to go through, especially when someone you thought loved and ...
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| I need Help | 7/30/2007 |
Q: i am 19yrs old. i just got married may-4-2007. I want to be a good wife,but i am worried that i am ... A: It sounds like you're beginning to doubt yourself as a wife. Why is it you feel this way? Is he ...
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| Wife accuses me of looking..get angry and defensive | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have been married for nearly a year now and my wife has been worried about me looking at other ... A: She has a low self-esteem and self-worth problem. And with her being in bed for the past 24 hours, ...
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| Help I don't want a divorce | 7/29/2007 |
Q: my husband and i have been married for almost 2 years and together for 4. Last month he tells me, ... A: He's not in love with her, he's in lust with her. The grass isn't always greener on the other side, ...
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| Abusive husband, almost affair | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 13 years. Married only 4. We have a 6 year old child together. ... A: He's an abuser, why do you continue to stay with him?! You shouldn't remain with him if he abuses ...
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| Fiances Ex Wife Harrassing still | 7/27/2007 |
Q: Good Day, My FIance and me are exspecting a child in January and he has been fighting with a divorce ... A: If you're in the same state as her you can get a restraining order on her due to the harassment ...
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| Post Nup Agreement | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I married my husband because he was going overseas. He said if we marry he will get a lil more ... A: It should hold up in court, if it was an agreement that you made with each other before the ...
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| sex with husband after years of childhood abuse | 7/25/2007 |
Q: how can i get past all the abuse i have tried but something keeps stopping me. the only time i can ... A: I would strongly urge you to seek some individual counseling in order to deal with the past years of ...
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| falling out of love | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 7 years, married for five. We have two little kids. ... A: Of course a marriage isn't supposed to be like this. This isn't normal at all. You know that there ...
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| What can I do to make my husband get back to how he used to be? | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My husband and I went to a friend's party this weekend and we both got pretty drunk. We ended up ... A: You can't keep getting physical with each other. One time was too many. You have to step back and ...
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| Will My Husband Come Back | 7/19/2007 |
Q: my husband and I will be married for a year next month. We were engaged four months into the ... A: Are you kidding me?! He grabbed her by the throat, pushed her down, yanked her arm (and did ...
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| Follow up on Wife accuses me all the time | 7/19/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Hundred million thanks for such a great reply. She actually does not accusing ... A: You know what the reasons are for these arguments, etc. You just need to keep being consistent and ...
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| Not so happily married | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 7 years and married for 2.5 years. We've always had ... A: You're in an unhappy marriage, this is why you went outside the marriage. You found someone that ...
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| angry | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My wife when she is angry stays angry for several days and I mean extremly angry. I have started to ... A: It sounds like she has an anger issue. And when she becomes angry she can't really control it. ...
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| made a mistake... | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Lately I've been hanging out with friends which I usually don't get to do. 2 are girls and 3 are ... A: Well, in his defense he has a point. He's probably just more shocked and in disbelief than ...
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| General Dissatisfaction | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have been married for over eight years, and I have two children that love me and that I love ... A: The grass is not always greener on the other side, in fact, the opposite is a more accurate ...
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| wrong for each other | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 2 years. We have a 1 year old together and a child from a ... A: He's insulting your intelligence! He's also pulling a double standard and a huge hypocrite! It's ...
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| Feeling lost in my marriage | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have been married for only two years and I am only 24. I feel that my marriage is missing ... A: It could be that you married too young and before you were really completely ready for marriage. ...
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| Husband changing looks | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am married, 19 years. My husband and I married as teenagers, I was 17 he was 19. We have two ... A: Well, perhaps he's going through a mid-life crisis. Where he's not dealing too good with the idea ...
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| Am i being too paranoid about text messages my wife is getting from a certain number | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Recently I went through the wireless bill and saw my wife has been getting and sending texts to a ... A: I think you're right to be alarmed by this. It's certainly not normal for her to be constantly ...
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| Hi | 7/13/2007 |
Q: My Friend who married to man for last ten year. Guy is working as marine enineer. They have two ... A: She needs to not tolerate his behavior and treatment. Otherwise, he's going to continue to treat ...
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| Is my boyfriend gay | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have no proof and have only just realised that my fiance may be gay. I have been making excuses ... A: I totally agree with you on this. And, nope, I definitely don't think your crazy or mad. I have a ...
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| building confidence in wife | 7/12/2007 |
Q: My wife will not like to haves sex with me and she 40 plus,she likes me but the moment it;s sex she ... A: Her sex drive might have gone in the pot. Meaning that her sex drive is probably really low and she ...
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| Happy husband Misrable wife? | 7/12/2007 |
Q: My husband is so pessimistic. I want more out of life than to stay were we are at and he is content ... A: The problem here is a few things. #1 His gaming addiction (and yes, this is an addiction just like ...
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| Reconecting after discovery of an EA | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Married for 13 years, 2 children ages 9 and 11. I recently found out my wife was having an ... A: Since she's always been this way, this is why she remains this way till this day and very moment. ...
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| Wife wants to reconcile | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been separated for 6 months. We have divorced each other and remarried each ... A: You have to stop enabling her. The more you take her back, the longer she'll keep doing this to ...
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| Reconecting after discovery of an EA | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Married for 13 years, 2 children ages 9 and 11. I recently found out my wife was having an ... A: If she doesn't seem completely comfortable with being physical with you just yet. Tell her that you ...
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| Need help with my mother-in-law | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am shocked and hurt by the way my relationship with my mother in law has turned out, and I don’t ... A: He needs to stop coddling his mother and playing her stupid, immature mind games. When he's nice to ...
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| His familys' feelings seem to come first | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am 48 years old, my husband is 57. I married my husband 5 years ago after having met him on the ... A: I would imagine that he feels B/c she's family that he feels obligated to help her, and put up with ...
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| Husbands Sick/Dying Ex-Friend | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are in a rock and a hard place right now and need an outside opinion/advice, ... A: No, he shouldn't have contact with her, talk to her, go to her house, her funeral (if they are even ...
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| Marriage and being tired | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for going on three years and married a little over a year. This ... A: You need to sit down with him and have a heart to heart talk with him. Don't do this in the midst ...
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| Reconecting after discovery of an EA | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Married for 13 years, 2 children ages 9 and 11. I recently found out my wife was having an ... A: You're doing everything that you need to and can to help get reconnect with each other. Are you ...
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| First year of marriage | 7/9/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. I have been asking so many questions and I really apppreciate the help. This ... A: Well, the stress of a job can totally affect your marriage and if you tend to take stuff out on your ...
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| Follow up on Wife accuses me all the time | 7/9/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Hundred million thanks for such a great reply. She actually does not accusing ... A: That's all you can do is try, right?! You can do anything you put your mind to. I would like to ...
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| Husband doesn't care of Wife or Baby | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have a problem, or so I think I do. I have been married for 3 years and we have a one year old ... A: He's probably very resentful of the baby right now. I agree with you on everything you've said. He ...
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| My wife doesnt love me any more | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Its really difficult to know where to start really, my wife and I have been married for 9 years we ... A: Maybe she really has lost all the love and feelings for you over the last couple of years. And ...
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| confused | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i kinda have to tell a story to get to thefirst iam 21 and almost 6 months pregnant. i had a ... A: He has no business talking to the mother of his son about you. First off, it's none of her business ...
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| Seperation and Reconcilation | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for almost four years and in those four years I have been abusive. I ... A: The only thing you can do right now is to focus on improving yourself. Then perhaps your wife will ...
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| Marriage and being tired | 7/8/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for going on three years and married a little over a year. This ... A: Yes, you're completely right. If he truly loved, care for and respected you he wouldn't treat you ...
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| I feel like a kid | 7/8/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married 2 1/2 yrs, I have no access to money,savings checking ect, may ... A: Yes, this is a form of emotional and even mental abuse. Abuse doesn't have to be physical in order ...
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| He says he is not in love with me anymorw | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 8 years married for 7. He recently cheated on me while at his place ... A: This is typical to happen when a spouse cheats. He has to either be committed to you and saving the ...
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| My Husband | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Im wondering what I can do to improve my situarion. I know I love my husband, but I just don't feel ... A: The problem is that you don't have that spark (speaking sexually, of course). This can be a huge ...
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| My husband paranoid about money! | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I wanted to do something special for his birthday and he got all paranoid of how much we are gonna ... A: You know this has nothing to do with his friends and dinner right?! I think it has more to do with ...
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| Follow up on Wife accuses me all the time | 7/6/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Hundred million thanks for such a great reply. She actually does not accusing ... A: Tell her that you don't know what she's talking about (in all honesty). And that you need examples ...
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| pain and confusion | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My wife of 14 years and I have been going through a very hard time lately. We have had no sex in 6 ... A: You need to tell your wife that you're willing to do whatever it takes to make the marriage work. ...
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| Lonely | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I've been married for 11 years and have two children. January 6, 2007, I found out the hard way, my ... A: What does your gut instinct tell you to do? Does it tell you that the affair is truly over? I get ...
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| The end of my Life | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I am in a very difficult state of mind. I have lost almost everything that I loved in life. There ... A: I can sense the pain in you as you wrote this to me. I feel very badly for you that you've had to ...
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| want to marry now!! | 7/3/2007 |
Q: kessler im writing because currently my boyfriend is legally separated and just finished his fought ... A: You must wait until the divorce becomes finalized. He must push the lawyer and courts to finalize ...
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| Drive-In Movie | 7/1/2007 |
Q: We have been married for 30 years. Last night we went to a drive-in movie. We made out in the car. ... A: Well, I can't say that I would be brave or crazy enough to get undressed and be half naked in a car ...
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| Wife with Husbands Friends | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Two of my husbands friends of many years (we have all been friends since high school) have recently ... A: I'm going to brutally honest here with you. And I'll tell you why. I'm totally, totally against ...
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| moving in once married | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a question about living arrangements once married. I have my own apartment and so does my ... A: I have to agree with you on this, it would be ideal for you to find a place together that you both ...
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| Fiance says she needs some time to find herself | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have been with my fiance for the last 4 years. Up until the day I proposed to her she talked ... A: The part of her male friend staying over until 1 am, that should send up red flags for you. That's ...
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| Follow up on Wife accuses me all the time | 6/28/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Hundred million thanks for such a great reply. She actually does not accusing ... A: Yes, I have heard of this type of issue before. It's usually when a person has a low self-esteem ...
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| My wife's drinking | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am married with 3 little boys that are great! My wife and I have been married for 3 years, I do ... A: It sounds like she's on the verge of becoming an alcoholic (if she's not already). An alcoholic is ...
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| Am I stupid? | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My story goes like this, 2 years ago summer of 2005 my husband cheated on me with my best friend and ... A: Of course, I don't think you're stupid. But why do you continue to stay with him after he's ...
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| Follow up on Wife accuses me all the time | 6/26/2007 |
Q: This is Matt again. Hundred million thanks for such a great reply. She actually does not accusing ... A: My apologies for saying cheating. I guess I misunderstood that piece. Thank you for clarifying ...
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| Wife accuses me all the time | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I am newly married and less than a year. I married after dating for 6 months. Two issues. Hopefully ... A: Wow! I think anyone in your position would react just the way you have, if they were accused of ...
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| Husband hiding dirty magazines | 6/24/2007 |
Q: Is it normal for ur husband to look at these? It makes me feel like hes already cheated on me he ... A: No, it's not normal for a man to look at these type of magazines. Some men might like this though ...
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| Why do I always make up after a fight | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a suggestion as I have no one else I can ask. My family lives in India and I came ... A: Gosh, he's just so cavalier about these fights, isn't he?! It seems as though he doesn't really ...
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| Why do I always make up after a fight | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a suggestion as I have no one else I can ask. My family lives in India and I came ... A: You go to him and make up with him by telling him you're sorry, etc b/c you want to be love and ...
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| Socially isolated and feeling unloved | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Help...I've known my husband nearly 16 years and we'll have our 11th anniversary next month. A ... A: He's taken your self-worth and self-esteem from you. This is why you stay with him b/c think you ...
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| My husband left me | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My husband just walked out on us, we have a 3 month old together and we each have 2 children from ... A: What does your gut instincts tell you? You need to learn to trust your instincts, that's why it's ...
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| Wife and Divorce | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 8 years. We have three children 3, 4 and 6. She asked me ... A: Wow! That would come as a complete shock for anyone in your situation. All you can do is to ...
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| Dissatisfaction in Marriage, no love | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have been married for about a year. Before getting married, my husband and i had chatted and ... A: Perhaps divorce is the best option for you now. Why would you want to be with someone if they can't ...
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| Affection and Kissing | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have only been married for 3 years and I feel my husband has become distant. He is not ... A: No, you're not wrong wanting him to kiss and be affectionate with you. That's what most any woman ...
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| anal sex | 6/18/2007 |
Q: why is my husband telling me i dont lov ehim if i dont have anal sex with him it hurts, ive tried it ... A: First off, this would send red flags up for me, if this something he's just seemed to be obsessed ...
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| Marriage and pornography | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I am a newlywed, married only a few months, although my husband and I have dated for over 4 years. ... A: He's addicted to porn, can't you see that? He's trying to blow it off and make it look like it's ...
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| Wife's Affair and She Says She Never Loved Me... | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I need some advice on how best to handle my situation. First, here is a little bit of ... A: This is about her, she's being very selfish in what she's done and is doing. It's all about her ...
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| band | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am not sure what to do or who to go for advice. I hope that you can help me sort things through. ... A: First ask yourself if he's ever given you any reason to distrust him. Besides not the fact that he ...
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| Marriage | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Help. My husband & I have very little left to call a marriage. We do nothing together. His excuse is ... A: This could be how he's coping with the recent death of his former classmate. And he's trying to ...
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| Marriage | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Ok...Out of desperation and cluelessness, I searched the web for any help I could find. I love my ... A: He's turning all of this on you and blaming you for everything. His behavior is rude, crude and ...
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| marriage | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I've been married for 10 years. We stopped having sex about 3 years ago. I'm going crazy. We ... A: It's going to take some time, probably baby steps to get back to what you once had (and sure it IS ...
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| is it too late? | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I got married almost seven years ago, seven happy years until today. I have to ... A: He's been married 3 times now. He met you on a dating site. And he's been advertising himself on ...
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| I dont know what i want anymore! | 6/6/2007 |
Q: my husband and i are and having fighting terribly for the last few months! We relocated to another ... A: You should first get out of the unhappy, unhealthy, stressful marriage. Then if you really want to ...
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| my rights regarding wifes hospital stay | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS REGARDING MY WIFE BEING ADMITTED INTO HOSPITAL PSYCH WARD, ... A: As her spouse you are able to make decisions on her behalf, especially if she's deemed incompetent ...
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| Should I be concerned? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 4 years, married for 2 of them and we have a 14 month old ... A: It is not appropriate for them to be talking intimately about one another to you. And they are, ...
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| Fiance doesn't like my friend | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I have been together for a year, and have lived together for most of that time. Our ... A: Listen to what he's saying. He's telling you that you're making yourself too available and getting ...
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| Different personality and Different directions | 6/4/2007 |
Q: my husband and I were married for 3 years and 2 years relationship before married. My husband is an ... A: It seems that while you're unhappy, you're not quite sure what you really want to do. It sounds ...
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| Interference of someone else Sucks | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I feel i am in a situation which is killing me day by day. I am married from last 7 years and I have ... A: You are going to have to do one of two things. #1 You'll stay with her and endure this, whatever ...
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| marriage | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Is it time to move on? We have been married almost 20 years. For the last 5 years, things have been ... A: What does your gut instinct tell you to do? Does it tell you there's nothing more you can do? If ...
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| unfaithful wife | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I just found out 3 days ago,that my wife has been having a love affair with someone i thought was ... A: When a spouse cheats on you it's the ultimate betrayal in a marriage. It makes you lose every ounce ...
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| what should i do? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: married for 10 yrs, 2 kids -7and 4, last yr found out husb was having an affair for 2 months- he ... A: So he's just going through the motions then, probably to please you (or for the children's sake). ...
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| Boyfriend has a "girl" friend | 5/31/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend got back in touch w/his "best" friend from HS. He has chosen to remain friends w/her ... A: I think the biggest thing that bothered you by all this way that he was dishonest at first about ...
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| divorce? 401k | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Is my wife entitled to any of my 401k after 6 years of being married in the state of Oregon? Found ... A: She may or may not be. This varies by state. Some states there's no limit of being married, before ...
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| emotional reck! | 5/31/2007 |
Q: iam hoping to get some advice that could really help me iam at this point angry in my life and ... A: Why would you want to continue to be with someone that is very controlling and has anger issues? ...
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| Recent Argument w/Wife | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My wife (V) and I have been married 18 years. I'm 47 and she is 40. We have two children, boy: 16 ... A: No, I don't think you're being unreasonable at all. After all Sunday's are supposed to be the times ...
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| My friends husband | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have a question. My friend is just recently married. She has been with the guy for only about 7 ... A: She's really lucky she has a great friend like you to look out for her. Especially since she's ...
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| ex wife | 5/27/2007 |
Q: My ex wife and I have recently gotten close again after several months of virtually no contact. We ... A: Maybe she's rethinking what she's done (meaning getting involved with you again). And she's not ...
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| military wife needing help | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Where to start... My husband and I have been together for 3 years, only married since x-Xmas. We ... A: All you can do is be open and honest with him. Just tell him your concerned about your future. And ...
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| My friends husband | 5/26/2007 |
Q: I have a question. My friend is just recently married. She has been with the guy for only about 7 ... A: That definitely isn't normal by any means for a man to deny his marriage to his mother (or any ...
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| girl time | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I live together. We have a wonderful relationship EXCEPT everytime I say I'm going to ... A: He obviously feels threatened by your girlfriends and the time you share with them. I think it's ...
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| military wife needing help | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Where to start... My husband and I have been together for 3 years, only married since x-Xmas. We ... A: First of all count your blessings that he's so willing and wanting to pay all of your bills, plus ...
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| My husband seems to have gone of me | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I don't know how to approach this subject at all, both myself and my husband gave up smoking about ... A: It could be the weight that he's put off by. Or it could be that his libido has slowed down due to ...
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| Seperation | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I've been married for 4 years, going out for 7 years. My husband is a pilot and I have supported him ... A: I can see how that statement might be confusing. I should clarify that what I meant by that ...
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| Seperation | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I've been married for 4 years, going out for 7 years. My husband is a pilot and I have supported him ... A: 6 months?! That's an awfully long time to decide what he wants out of this marriage. I would ...
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| my husband hates one of my girlfriends | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am in a second marriage of about 4 years. My husband absolutely hates one of my oldest ... A: He can't tell you who you can and can't be friends with. That's not his place. He obviously has ...
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| Sudden uncertainty of emotions in my marriage | 5/19/2007 |
Q: My husband and I started trying to get pregnant back at the end of 2005 and we were successful in ... A: This all has to do with the stress of not being able to have a baby. You're on an emotional roller ...
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| adultery and its aftermath | 5/19/2007 |
Q: i found out my wife had been carrying on an affair for 6months just a few days short of our 3rd ... A: You met through an affair with each other. If she'll do it with you, she'll do it to you (meaning ...
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| leave or not?? | 5/18/2007 |
Q: . I need advise on my current situation. I;I've been married for 11 years and we have a child ... A: It's very unhealthy to argue and fight in front of your child. Taking your frustrations out on her ...
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| wife hates the area | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My question is a complex one, and I am totally lost of what to do. I am 40yrs old married and love ... A: Has she thought about how she's going to pay for a house up there? And to pay for the children's ...
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| Wife cheated before we were married | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I got together with my wife in Feb 2001 I just found out she got drunk and cheated with her old ... A: So what suddenly made her want to reveal this to you (that she cheated)? Was it her guilty ...
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| My heart belongs to someone other than my husband | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I feel like a horrible, selfish person and I need some advice/perspective. I had an intense 2-year ... A: It's not uncommon to find yourself attracted to a former flame, and wondering if things could work ...
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| what's his problem??? or is it mine??? | 5/16/2007 |
Q: my husband and I have been together the most of the last 19 years. About 7 years ago we divorced ... A: You divorced him for a reason the first time. You should've left it at that and not took him back, ...
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| Husband is acting strange | 5/16/2007 |
Q: My and Husband and I have only been married for six months, lately his phone bills have been huge he ... A: The feelings you're experiencing are totally normal. Meaning not knowing what to think or do in ...
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| What could be going on? (part 2) | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I asked you a question back on 12/01/06 with the same subject as the above (minus the "part 2). My ... A: Some men do not like to admit their faults or when they are wrong. He's in denial, and he's ...
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| hurtful words/marriage | 5/14/2007 |
Q: When my husband and I argue, our fights get out of control. When he gets mad he says really nasty ... A: You both must stop this bickering and fighting at once. You're only hurting the marriage and most ...
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| should I leave or stay? | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have been an attractive woman most my life.My husband is 13yrs my seniour.I had been the ... A: I would advise you to leave. The problem in the marriage here isn't you it's him and his ...
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| friends' comment hurt my husband | 5/13/2007 |
Q: One of my friends told my husband "have a merry Xmas", during a time when infidelity was revealed in ... A: I think he's being way too sensitive and reading too much into this. Even if she did mean it in a ...
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| marital issues | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I have been married for about 6 1/2 years. I don't feel like my husband really loves me. He doesn't ... A: He's a convenience husband. He wants to be a husband when he chooses, and that's when it's ...
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| Real marriage issue | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My name is Annie and have been married for 8 years. You could say I was a very submissive wife and ... A: He's an abuser, while he may not do it physically (yet), he's emotionally and mentally abusing you ...
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| affection | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My man and I have been together physically for a year now, but have been best friends for about 4 ... A: Maybe he came from a family background growing up, where they weren't that affectionate. So he's ...
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| desperate | 5/11/2007 |
Q: my wife and i have been married 2years.we both loved each other and were best friends.we have a ... A: You can't make her talk when she's not ready or willing to do so. Perhaps if you give her some time ...
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| Credit and Marrying | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 13 years and finally want to make it legal. Since I have some ... A: No, it will not ruin his credit if you get married. And your credit isn't combined once you get ...
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| desperate | 5/10/2007 |
Q: my wife and i have been married 2years.we both loved each other and were best friends.we have a ... A: It seems as though she's already made up her mind about not wanting to get back together. It seems ...
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| "Intimacy" | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Well, my husband and I (of 10 years) argue over oral sex. I know that's common, but my husband ONLY ... A: Well, this could be a tough one. Tell him what intimacy means to you. If he honestly doesn't know ...
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| my husband needs time to think | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I don't want to make this long, so I'll explain best I can. Lately things have been not so great ... A: I think just giving him his space might help. But do stay in regular contact with him (whether it ...
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| "Only fellatio" problem with husband | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Well, my husband and I (of 10 years) argue over oral sex. I know that's common, but my husband ONLY ... A: Ask him how he would feel if he were in your situation. If all you wanted was sex and you didn't ...
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| Can my marriage be saved! | 5/8/2007 |
Q: For the past couple of weeks I have been evaluating my life and find myself going no where. I am ... A: He really could have something wrong with him. Especially if he stays in bed a lot. He could have ...
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| husband and his mother | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a major problem that is causing me stress in my life. It is my mother-in-law. I have been ... A: He has to be the one to step up and put his mother in her place. Some ppl just can't take a hint, ...
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| my husband needs time to think | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I don't want to make this long, so I'll explain best I can. Lately things have been not so great ... A: Wow. I can see why/how you are so upset regarding his behavior. This would be confusing and very ...
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| marriage(interacial/international) | 5/7/2007 |
Q: "Hello, I have been beside myself trying to figure out what exactly I want or what to do....I'm ... A: I'm sure he'll be just find w/o you in his life. He would want you to come back to Africa so that ...
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| Wife is too much controlling | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We were married in 1997 and I am 38 years old now she is 33 years old we are having one daughter , ... A: It's never okay for her to ask you to disrespect your parents. Instead she should be respectful and ...
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| marriage(interacial/international) | 5/7/2007 |
Q: "Hello, I have been beside myself trying to figure out what exactly I want or what to do....I'm ... A: He's using you, can't you see that? Perhaps not at this point you can't. Did you know that Nigeria ...
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| To stay on or to move on | 5/7/2007 |
Q: How will you decide when to end a marriage, especially if you don't want it to end? My wife walked ... A: I hate to be the bearer or bad news. But can't you see it? But there's a high probability she's ...
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| Tired after 10 years | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 32 y.o. mother of 3. My husband and I have been married for 10 years and I don't think I love ... A: Since it doesn't seem like he's willing or going to change; then yes, perhaps it's time for you to ...
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| Feeling trapped an unhappy | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together for 7 years and have 2 little girls. I’m unhappy and want to ... A: It's easy to preach about something and not live up to what you preach about (hence the saying ...
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| Conflict? | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been going through problems with respect in the family. Since my husband and ... A: The only way I'd say something to someone involving my husband, would be if someone was being ...
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| Bothered and Sad! | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 7-1/2 yrs. We are planning on getting married in the next couple ... A: In a marriage there are sacrifices that you have to be willing to make for your partner. You know ...
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| Me and my girlfriend argue too much, and need to way to settle them healthier. | 4/30/2007 |
Q: my names Cory, and i have a problem that i feel like a lot of people have. the problem is that me ... A: You sound like a young man whose not that experienced with relationships yet. Every couple has ...
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| In-Laws and Step Kids | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have been married for less then a year (second marriage) to a wonderful man, I am his third wife. ... A: It's probably the way they've been raised this way. They see how their mother acts, ...
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| was our marriage a mistake? | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My husband I have been married for only a few months, but we dated for four years before that so we ... A: A relationship can change after marriage. It's when a couple tends to get comfortable with each ...
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| marriage | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i dont know if my husband loves me im so miserable with this marriage we have so many problems i ... A: Yes, I tend to agree with you on this. If you're absolutely miserable, you don't feel the same way ...
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| wife male friend relationship | 4/26/2007 |
Q: is it normal for a married woman to share problems about her husband with male friends is it in the ... A: It depends on the types of friendships you have (if they are mostly male friends), then it may not ...
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| SEX | 4/25/2007 |
Q: do married ladies really.use sex to control there husbands? and stop blow jobs after they get that ... A: Well, all women are different. But I suppose in some instances this is true, but not as a general ...
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| household chores | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I feel my husband is reluctant to help me with the hoysehold chores, these, range from house ... A: No, you're not expecting too much at all. If they can make a mess, they can clean it up. It's not ...
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| wifes dedire | 4/21/2007 |
Q: My wife came to me a couple of weeks ago and told me she had no sexual desire for me and never ... A: If in 10 yrs she's honestly not had that sexual desire for you. Then the chances of her suddenly ...
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| what about a baby?? | 4/18/2007 |
Q: how do i know my husband really loves me ?? we just been married only 2 years..and this is my ... A: It doesn't sound like his love for you is the issue. It seems (from what you've described) is that ...
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| Why does my husband do this to me? | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am 31 and my husband is 27 marine for 8 years. In the last four years of my relationship i have ... A: He has an anger problem, and he's taking it out on you. This is just not acceptable for him to do. ...
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| kissing goodbye | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I'm coming up on my one year anniversary with my wife. Usually when one of us leaves for awhile, we ... A: I happen to agree with you, she's being a bit ridiculous. What's she expects you do to doesn't even ...
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| We just don't get along | 4/10/2007 |
Q: What can I do to make me and my husband stop arguing? I have tried the whole being submissive ... A: If you don't argue with him, it's hard for him to argue with himself. And if he does, then he's the ...
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| Marriage | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I met my wife when she was twenty five in 1998. We have four kids together and I have a son from ... A: You should go with your heart and do what's right for you and what makes you happy. I'm a firm ...
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| my husband | 4/9/2007 |
Q: my husband and i have been married for a little over a year and we have a beautiful 3 month old son. ... A: First off, congrats on the new baby! Being a parent is such a hard, challenging, yet wonderful and ...
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| Abusive husband PLEASE HELP ME!!! | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband for three years and we have only been married for a month! We have a two ... A: Please do your son and yourself (and the unborn baby) a favor and GET out of there NOW. He's an ...
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| heart broken | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I'm not married or engaged or anything, but i just got out of a serious relationship with a man that ... A: He carved her name into his chest?! I, personally, find this very disturbing to hear. He obviously ...
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| i feel so ashamed | 4/3/2007 |
Q: my husband is from another country so when his family wrote him letters he kept them all. And one ... A: No, you're not crazy, but you're not being very realistic here about this marriage. He's engaged to ...
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| i love him | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for little over 3years now. I love him more than anything. But ... A: He's already getting sick and tired of this treatment. Hence why he said he's tired of you, etc. ...
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| I can't seem to forget about his ex | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i have a huge problem. i am married for 1 1/2 yrs. Im 21 and my husband is 22. at the beginning of ... A: If you don't stop doing this, it's going to cause huge problems for you in the future. He's going ...
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| husband loves me but doesint desire me | 4/1/2007 |
Q: my hubby and i have been together for about 4 years married for 2 and have a 2 year old daughter. my ... A: It sounds like you've lost the connection you once had with each other. Communication is key in any ...
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| wondering about my wife | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My fiancee and I had to spend about 12 months apart in different countries. She would come out and ... A: It seems as though she might have very well been unfaithful to you during the period that you were ...
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| No sex 2 years | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I don't usually write on the web for this kind of thing, but here goes. I am 35M and have been with ... A: The Depo shot can do some pretty nasty things to a woman's body. I was on it for one cycle. I ...
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| Adultery and child custody issues. | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I'm not currently in a marriage, but I DO have a question. The man I have been seeing is currently ... A: No, she can't get him for adultery in the marriage. From the date of separation (from the moment ...
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| help, i hurt | 3/28/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend of a serious committed relationship left over a year ago to be in vermont (12 hours ... A: As hard as it may seem you need to pull yourself together and get out of bed each day. If you ...
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| porn ruining my marriage | 3/28/2007 |
Q: my husband has been hiding porn on his computer at work. His boss knows about it and doesn't really ... A: Porn is just wrong to begin with for a number of reasons. The biggest being it's immoral and it's ...
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| My Marriage | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I don't know if I have asked you something in the past or not; the situation has been going on for a ... A: It might be time to give him an ultimatum, even as much as you might not want to. You have to do ...
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| I hate my marriage right now. | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have been with my husband for 7 years. We have been married for 2 years. I have three children ... A: First off, I want to tell you that they can NOT legally take your tax return for HIS child support ...
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| My Marriage | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I don't know if I have asked you something in the past or not; the situation has been going on for a ... A: It sounds like he's not being fully honest with you and telling you the whole story of what really ...
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| desiring, needing, wanting your wife. | 3/27/2007 |
Q: I am not exactly speaking about love. My wife and I have had major discussions about the differences ... A: A woman likes/needs to be wanted and desired. It makes her feel sexy, attractive and wanted. You ...
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| Wife says I'm not enough | 3/26/2007 |
Q: We've been married 8 yrs, have children 1,5,7. We started seeing eachother over 9 yrs ago, and have ... A: You can't always please everyone or make them happy, this includes your wife; as you've recently ...
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| Don't know what to do | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I met my husband 6 years ago through a friend. We married a year after we met. Now 5 years later I ... A: I think you should get out of this marriage ASAP. Kick him out of the home, or leave it. He's ...
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| Degradation | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I am 25 year old single guy, and virgin. My parents have had quite a negative relationship with each ... A: No, that would be a falsehood that every marriage ends up in degradation over a long period of time. ...
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| Exes | 3/22/2007 |
Q: My husband was contacted by an ex girlfriend (from 20yrs ago) and they exchanged a few e-mails ... A: You have every right to be upset with him over this. Why is he getting defensive, when you're only ...
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| husband kissed a coworker | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I found out 2 months ago that my husband had become friends with a coworker. They started talking ... A: He betrayed you by kissing and hugging this other woman. So naturally it hurts and it's going to ...
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| my marriage and my husband | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I am going through a tough time with my husband of less than a year. I love him and want my ... A: Marriage is a two way street. You have to work together as partners, as marriage is a partnership ...
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| blended marriages | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My husband and i have been together for 7 years. We have been married for almost 5 years. This is ... A: I don't think you're being selfish at all for wanting your husband at home with you when he comes ...
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| relationships | 3/19/2007 |
Q: If I have only a limited amount of time before my spouse gets home from work would he rather see ... A: That's hard for me to answer. I would urge you to casually bring this up in a conversation with ...
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| Marriage issues | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I am married past 8months and still i don't feel the love is sincere from my husband as i think of ... A: Having sex with your husband isn't going to hurt or affect the baby in any way. Tell it's perfectly ...
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| child support | 3/14/2007 |
Q: i have not recieved an answer on this . i only had where someone would contact me in 3 day... I ... A: I don't know who you sent this original question to, but it wasn't me, b/c I didn't receive a ...
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| Confused!!!!!! | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband have been married for 6 months. I have a 2 year old son from a different ... A: You put up with his rude behavior for an extended period of time. So when he suddenly decided to ...
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| Common Law Wife Losing to Other Woman | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I have been in a rocky relationship for 11 years now. I have loved my mate all this time. Partly, ... A: I'm going to be honest here with you. I don't foresee this relationship getting any better as time ...
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| marriage/divorce | 3/12/2007 |
Q: my name is vivian and i am writing to you because i have a friend who confided in me and told me ... A: She needs to file for a divorce. And get her daughter back. If she has to call the police to ...
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| My husband doesn't know if he wants to be married | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I met my husband in 1998, just after his ex-girlfriend left him and took his 14 month old son with ... A: Your suspicions are probably (and unfortunately) correct. It seems, through his actions, he's ...
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| husband behavior concerns | 3/6/2007 |
Q: my husband used to treat me bad and neglect me , but now after 13 years of marriage he changed ... A: You are probably right to think this. If his behavior has suddenly changed, then you should be very ...
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| My husband wants to party | 3/6/2007 |
Q: For about 2 months now, my husband has been staying out all night, not coming home until the next ... A: It's terrible that he's behaving this way. At this point he's being very selfish and only thinking ...
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| My husband tells me he doesn't love me, the next day he loves me. | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I had been with my husband for 4 years when I got pregnant and we decided to marry. We've been ... A: Your husband is acting out. He doesn't like the idea of you moving on with your life, and is ...
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| Relationship with my huusband | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I am 21 and have been with my husband (23) for about 3 years now, married for 1 year on March 18th. ... A: If he's not given you any reason to be distrustful of him, since you've married, then start to trust ...
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| I don't think my husband trusts me | 2/28/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for five years and we have 3 children. I am a stay at home mom. ... A: He's obviously insecure, and perhaps he even has a very low self esteem issue. And he's taking it ...
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| unreasonable or over jealous? | 2/27/2007 |
Q: i admit i am very over jealous when it comes to other ladies and my husband, we have been together ... A: It's his job to do this. Now, if his job didn't require this and he was going out with this woman ...
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| question about divorce? | 2/22/2007 |
Q: my husband and i have been together for 4 years in high school and have been married for a year now ... A: This isn't about his or your family. It's about your relationship and YOUR marriage. If you want ...
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| Husband #2, his kids and ex | 2/21/2007 |
Q: This is a mess, but here goes. Please help me make a sound decision. My husband and I have been ... A: Under no circumstances should you agree to let your husband move in with his ex-wife, just to be ...
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| I'm confused | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I have been married for about 2 and 1/2 years. during this time I have had the same problem, my ... A: It sounds like this has been an issue for her since the beginning of the relationship. Do you know ...
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| Problems with marriage | 2/15/2007 |
Q: What about the crush on the other guy? Should I avoid him? Are my feelings a sign that I'm ... A: The reason you're interested in this other person is b/c you feel your lacking something in the ...
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| Problems with marriage | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I am having issues in my marriage. We have been together for 4 years, living together for 2.5 ... A: It doesn't seem like you've been happy in this marriage/relationship for quite some time. And you ...
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| Advise | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 22 years and I have 3 children, 2 in high school and one in college. I have ... A: I can't say that I blame her for being adamant in not wanting to move. Moving is such a huge change ...
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| sex and relationships | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I worry that I may never find a woman who will satisfy me sexually. In all three of the long-term ... A: It's not necessarily you that they are rejecting, when they stop wanting sex that much. Women can ...
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| relationship help | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 15 years to the father of my 2 children. I feel lonely all the time - it ... A: Yes, I think a person can love someone, but not be IN-love with them. Maybe that's what your ...
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| marriage /sex advice | 1/31/2007 |
Q: My hubby and I have been together for 13 years and married for 7. We have a very exciting sex life. ... A: Not only is bringing another person into a marriage immoral. It's generally a very bad idea--on ...
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| Yo-Yo efect | 1/30/2007 |
Q: My wife and i were married 9 years and have 2 children together,but 5 months ago she left me for ... A: There's probably nothing you can say or do at this point to convince her to come home. And it's ...
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| No sex from Husband | 1/29/2007 |
Q: My husband doesn't seem to want sex anymore. I'm a stay at home Mom looking for employment and he ... A: It seems like the constant pain he's in has a lot to do with it. Also as a man gets older his ...
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| Newly engaged to divorced woman with2 children | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have two more if you don't mind.. Should this be something that the boys knows is coming? Like to ... A: Yes, you should both be honest and very upfront with the boys about what your intentions are. This ...
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| Newly engaged to divorced woman with2 children | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I understand what you are saying although it isn't that she doesn't back me up. It is more that she ... A: How about you suggest this to her. That you do a trial run on you co-parenting them (again working ...
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| marriage | 1/25/2007 |
Q: My husband of five years wants a divorce. We are very civil and really aren't on bad terms, but ... A: If he's already got his mind made up, there might be anything you can do to convenience him ...
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| Newly engaged to divorced woman with2 children | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I recently got engaged to a woman with 2 boys, 12/16. We have been engaged for three months and ... A: Wow! This could be very challenging to you if you do ultimately marry her. Yes, how she interacts ...
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| ABANDON AFTER 23 YEARS OF MARRIAGE | 1/24/2007 |
Q: MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 23 YEARS, HE HAS ABANDON ME IN APRIL OF 2006. HE IS SUPOSE TO ... A: Maybe he's telling them some elaborate lies about you. Thus making them believe you're the bad guy ...
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| loss for words on aldutry | 1/24/2007 |
Q: i have a husband who left me for another woman and he took our daughter and wont tell me where they ... A: First you need to obtain a divorce. You can do that w/o knowing your husband's whereabouts. It ...
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| Trust | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I have lied to my husband in the past and we are still together but I need to know what can I do to ... A: You should sit down and have a serious heart to heart talk with him. He needs to know exactly how ...
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| I don't really love my husband | 1/21/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been together 5yrs today and I still don't think I love him. When we got ... A: Yikes. I can see that you've got quite a dilemma going on here. You should be honest with him and ...
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| Am I a bad person? | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old and my fiance is 23, we have been together since I was 14 and have lived together ... A: No, that doesn't make you a bad person or even unreasonable. His mother is way old enough to ...
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| Husbands issues with our daughter | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Me and my husband have been married for 4 years, we have a wonderful 20 month old daughter. After a ... A: First off, please don't think I'm judging you, rather I'm only giving you constructive criticism. ...
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| Trying to understand feelings and how to react after knowing them | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Yes,my Husband and i have been together for 11 eleven years now.I have been noticing,as well as ... A: Wow, what a dilemma. Before you're ready to throw in the towel and walk out the door. I would ...
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| My Marriage Needs HELP | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I am going on my 6th year of Marriage(8 years together), and I am SO upset about the way our ... A: He needs to be more sensitive to your needs. Especially when you're pregnant. It's very selfish of ...
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| newly married/ | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I don't know what I was thinking. I am just recovering from a host of health issues, not the least ... A: It sounds like you've got a lot going on, and it's beginning to overwhelm you. You need to make ...
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| Not in love anymore | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I am mid 20s and have been married for just over 6 years. My husband is hispanic ( I am white) and ... A: It seems as though you've grown and matured in the marriage, and he hasn't. And this is what's ...
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| Moving in together | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My finace and I are planning on moving in together before we get married. We have been dating for 2 ... A: I've heard both before. In my experience it's not the living together before marriage that causes ...
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| feeling unhappy and confused, | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I have been married for 26 years. My husband and I both have businesses and are active in our ... A: It seems as though he's making any excuse to not spend time with you. And also to avoid spending ...
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| Am I a bad wife? | 1/9/2007 |
Q: My husband wanted to visit his mom and his old pals who live out of state for the holidays. I was ... A: No, you're not a bad wife. He's being irresponsible! A marriage is a partnership, with two ppl ...
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| Wife wants to leave me... | 1/8/2007 |
Q: Two days ago my wife told me she wants to leave me. The only reason she has not left me, yet is ... A: I can't imagine the shock and utter disbelief you must be feeling. That would be a huge load for ...
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| My wife and I | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I thought I would ask a question here before enrolling into a marrige program. My wife and I have ... A: Yes, It really sounds like you need some outside professional help here for the marriage. It seems ...
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| wifes libido | 1/7/2007 |
Q: One major problem I am having and have been having more about 16 years is that my libido and my ... A: The only option I can even think of is chemical castration. Which you would have to find a doctor ...
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| I am so confused about my marriage. | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Kessler, My name is Sara and I have been married for 2yrs. I am currently separated from my husband. ... A: All of these points seem to be point to a lot of negativity about him. I think you know that the ...
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| What do you think? | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have been engaged now for a little over four months, but we have been together for a little over 7 ... A: I think the's very toxic to this relationship. She seems very immature, let alone ready for a ...
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| Money Hog | 12/30/2006 |
Q: My husband naggs constantly about any money I spend. He inherited an established business over 10 ... A: Perhaps he's just jealous of you and how successful you are work wise and financially. Some men can ...
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| I have no time for myself | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Have been with my with for 5 yrs married 2. We have always been best frends.We do everything ... A: You're absolutely right! Everyone needs to have some individual time to themselves. Usually it's ...
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| so unhappy | 12/29/2006 |
Q: been married for 13 yeas he brought a lot of baggage 3 kids and child support , I have padid all ... A: No, you're not wrong at all. A marriage is a partnership--and he's not pulling his weight in it. ...
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| Bad marriage | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I have a VERY close friend thats like a sister to me, here is her problem. She has a husband who has ... A: He's waiting for the right to time leave or divorce her. And if he gets her back home to the small ...
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| reltionship is falling apart | 12/27/2006 |
Q: You mentioned him going out with her all the time. Does that mean that say three times a year is ... A: That's still not the norm to do, with an ex-girlfriend and her family. Even if it is two or three ...
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| Husband angry because I asked about his inheritance | 12/26/2006 |
Q: that's not any question I asked you, I never wanted their money..I wanted to know why he treats me ... A: I know perfectly well, that wasn't the question you asked me. I was telling you that information so ...
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| Depressed | 12/25/2006 |
Q: my wife has served me an advocates notice that she wants to dissolve the marriage. I am an Indian, ... A: If she divorces you in India, then she can legally marry in the US. If you don't divorce her then ...
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| reltionship is falling apart | 12/24/2006 |
Q: I have been in a long term relationship now for 3+ years. We are engaged to be married no definate ... A: No, this is definitely not normal. It's not normal for anyone to go out with his/her ex-lover and ...
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| MY WIFE SHOWS ME NO AFFECTION | 12/24/2006 |
Q: PLEASE HELP ME ! I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 10 YRS. WE HAVE A 9 YR OLD DAUGHTER. I HAVE NOTICED IN THE ... A: It seems as though she's going through a really rough and emotional time right now. As hard as it ...
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| My husband won't move or change his job - what should I do and does he really love me? | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I have lived in my current area for 6 years now and I completely hate it due to a lot I can't get ... A: I can understand his not wanting to quite his job and relocate just b/c you aren't happy with where ...
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| Not Sure Whats Going Wrong | 12/20/2006 |
Q: .... But I have really spoken to him many a times and he says everything is fine. He says the other ... A: Somehow you need to get across to him just how serious of an affect it's having on you. A lot of ...
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| married young | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My question is about being married young and the effects...my now wife and I became pregnant when ... A: I would strongly suggest that you get some individual therapy for yourself. This way you can decide ...
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| Desperatley need advice......... | 12/19/2006 |
Q: This is hard to explain in just a few words... I am trying to understand what the reason is for my ... A: This could be happening for a few reasons. First off, are you sure he couldn't possibly be being ...
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| Past relationships coping | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I will try to keep this brief. I have been married twice and am more experienced than I should be ... A: It sounds as though you have a very low self esteem problem, as well as insecurity issue. Her past ...
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| PLEASING MY WIFE | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I don't know how to please my wife without being there and agreeing with what ever she wants. I work ... A: She could be acting out b/c she's resentful of you working long hours. And it's not about family ...
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| I LIED | 12/17/2006 |
Q: hello i was looking for some help on getting my marriage back on track I hope you can help well I ... A: It's going to take her a while to begin trusting you again. After all you did lie to her, so she ...
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| One sided relationship | 12/15/2006 |
Q: My next problem now that i know she doesn't want to work anything out is how to deal with the living ... A: You can still live together b/c you have to at the moment, due to financial reasons. And you'll ...
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| Not Sure Whats Going Wrong | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have been married from last 3 years. We have one 1 1/2 years old daughter also. Before marriage, ... A: It sounds as though he's just too busy to make time for you (whether it's intimate time or not). ...
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| One sided relationship | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I have been with my wife 6 years and married for 5 of them. She has 2 children from a prev. and I ... A: It's hard to say why she's acting this way. It could be simply that she's very selfish and ...
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| Friends wife is Jealous | 12/14/2006 |
Q: Hey, me again. Do you think I should show Harold how you've responded? I'm thinking perhaps it ... A: You're more than welcome to share my response with Harold, if you're comfortable doing so. The only ...
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| please help | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been married 6 months we only have sex mabe 3 times a month. We had bought a ... A: Perhaps you aren't stimulating her enough during intercourse. But she can get that from the ...
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| is sperm healthy? | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My husband wants me to give him blowjob and eat his sperm. I wonder is it a healthy habit? what if i ... A: There is nothing in sperm that is unhealthy for a person. It's whatever you're comfortable doing. ...
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| Friends wife is Jealous | 12/14/2006 |
Q: My name is Diana, I’m 20 and I became good friends with Harold, a 37 year old married man. We've ... A: I'm going to try and give you views from both angles here. First from the wife's point-of-view. I ...
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| Help | 12/13/2006 |
Q: i don't know if this is a question or just looking for some onsite on the issue i am having. My wife ... A: I definitely don't think you should have an affair. It wouldn't be right for you to do, not to ...
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| no child...no marriage | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Ever since I was 16 I've dreamed of being a mommy ... the best mommy. Marriage however did not come ... A: Just b/c you aren't a biological mother, doesn't make you any less of a mother to your step-son. ...
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| Trying to add excitement | 12/10/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 9 years we dated for 6 years before marriage. When we got ... A: It could be a little of both. Men are very sexual beings, Women--not so much. You, as a man, like ...
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| Wife Committing adulty | 12/9/2006 |
Q: i have been married for about 3 years. My Wife and i separated in august of 2006 due to religious ... A: It seems as though she was looking for attention and affection from someone. She must've felt she ...
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| Ex-Wives Pictures | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My husband and I fought because of his ex-wives and girlfriends pictures being in the house. We ... A: Just come clean and tell him the truth, and get it over with. So he lied to you about removing them ...
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| mom dad fight | 12/7/2006 |
Q: i am a depressed person,now, how i will tell you story, my father is a patient of depression, and ... A: You can't control how or when your parents fight. That is their issue to deal with. It's best when ...
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| Internet | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I've recently discovered that my husband is back to his old tricks, going on porn sites, and now he ... A: You should most definitely let him know that you've found out about this. He'll probably become ...
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| How to deal | 12/6/2006 |
Q: My mother died about 5 years ago. It took me about two years of being depressed to get over it. I ... A: You have every right to be upset with him talking to this woman. It doesn't seem like his ...
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| Questions about my situation Husband/Wife | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have often thought the same and have sometimes felt deep down that maybe she is so paranoid about ... A: It could be some of her behavior has to do with her past experiences. And if you top that all off ...
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| help me out | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I WAS LAYING IN BED AND I ASK MY WIFE HAVE SHE EVER CHEATED ON ME AND I FOUNF OUT SHE CHEATED 2 ... A: First off, don't make any rash decisions until you've had time to think this over. It's devastating ...
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| My husband prefers his close friend to me... | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have married to my husband just 3 months ago. Sometimes we have some argues but we solve them. We ... A: Sorry for the incompleteness of the first email. I was having huge issues with the site yesterday ...
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| husband feels unloved & depressed | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I asked him about counseling, either for him alone or both of us together. My husband had a pretty ... A: Tell him not to be so quick to dismiss the idea of counseling. Just b/c he's had a bad experience ...
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| What could be going on? | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I so much appreciate your taking the time to respond. I know something has to 'give' .. he has also ... A: It's certainly not too late to fix the damage that's happened. It's just a matter of finding a way ...
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| marriage reconciliation | 12/4/2006 |
Q: My husband & I separated a year ago & then atarted living tegether again a few months ago to try and ... A: Manic depression (aka Bi-polar) can be very hard to diagnose a person with, and can often take years ...
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| communication | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My husband and I always argue about how to rise our 2 yr old. For example, I am the one who is in ... A: Try to be a little nicer when you talk to him about this. Also try to compromise about this. It's ...
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| FEELING UNATTRACTIVE | 12/3/2006 |
Q: ME AND MY HUSBAND HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 1 YEAR NOW. WE HAVE A THREE MONTH OLD SON. IM 23 YRS OLD AND ... A: You should sit down with him and have a serious heart to heart talk with him about this. He needs ...
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| What could be going on? | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I don't know who to talk to about this and I found you on the web; I truly hope you can help me. ... A: This overtime at work is going to be the death of your marriage. He really, really needs to either ...
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| relationship with husband | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My name is Oksana, and in that moment i have not good relationship with my husband, We are both have ... A: All of the signs are there--that he's being unfaithful to you. Perhaps you don't want to see it or ...
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| wifes lusting problems | 12/1/2006 |
Q: i have never done this before--but I need some GOOD advise PLEASE!! my wife of 5+ years-she is much ... A: You should sit down with her and have a heart to heart talk with her. You could even suggest some ...
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| cheating wife | 11/30/2006 |
Q: i found out my wife cheated on me 5 years ago with my best friend. i just found out and she won't ... A: If this was 5 yrs ago and she's not done it since. Then maybe she won't do it again. Let's give ...
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| Husband | 11/27/2006 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago I said something that my husband did not like at all. He came towards me with a ... A: I would strongly advise you to leave, and ASAP. He has no right to put his hands on you. He's an ...
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| Do Not Know What to Think | 11/26/2006 |
Q: I and my husband have been married for almost 35 yrs. About 7 yrs ago whenever my husband became ... A: He could be serious, but he just doesn't want to go through with it himself (aka-be the one to do ...
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| preganancy | 11/25/2006 |
Q: i am wondering how can u explain to your mate that without having an argument that planning a child ... A: I think, if possible, it's a good thing to have a reasonable time period for having a child in a ...
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| husband not pulling his weight in the marriage. | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Of course everything was great in the middle until my husband starts to have a brainstorm that he ... A: Tell your husband you aren't cleaning up after him anymore. He is more than capable of helping out ...
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| New Marriage Gone Terribly Wrong | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I got married a month ago.It has been pure hell ever since.A day after we were married,I was ... A: He very well could be bi-polar. It's a very hard thing to diagnose, and can often take years to ...
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| What now? | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 1 1/2years. We have no children. Recently I got drunk and ... A: That's a crazy reason to want a divorce--based on an argument where he got his feelings hurt. Talk ...
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| Where has the Romance gone? | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 7 years. I feel like we are more roommates, than lifelong ... A: Maybe his sex drive is also suffering; due to the previous problem with sexual dysfunction. And ...
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| porn & trust | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I have just found out that my husband watches porn on telly which is costing me lots of money. I ... A: Is he buying it on the tv, as in a pay-per-view channel? If he is, then you should be able to put a ...
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| What now? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 1 1/2years. We have no children. Recently I got drunk and ... A: Sometimes a person can get upset and hurt and say things that they really don't mean. Much like you ...
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| bad father? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am 40 yrs. Have been married for 20 yrs. My husband prefers to be with his friends and drink ... A: Unfortunately, there's probably nothing you can do to resolve this. Your husband has to first ...
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| Should my wife make up for her sexual past and my lack of? | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I am a 27 year old male and have been married 3 years to someone who is over 20 years my senior. I ... A: These feelings all stem from her having sexual experience and you none. In a sense you're jealous ...
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| spouses and separate bedrooms | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I have been married for 20 years. My husband has been sleeping and, basically living in his own room ... A: You continue to do this b/c you love him, and you want to be a good wife to him. Perhaps you feel ...
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| sexual relationship with spouse | 11/17/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have sex once or twice a week.We are still a young couple at 36 & 38.We've been ... A: Women typically hit their sexual peak in their 40's. She could be hitting it a little early. Maybe ...
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| help | 11/17/2006 |
Q: My husband of 4 years demanded a divorce from me on Sunday after a very emotion evening apart. He ... A: Do you suspect he could be cheating on you? I get this impression from all that you've described to ...
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| Spouse or just married roommates? | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Would you expect a husband to tell you he will not add you on the deed to his house but that he does ... A: My answer to every single one of those questions is a great big HELL NO! I wouldn't stand for that ...
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| Hurt, jealousy, and insecurity | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have been in a relationship with a great guy for almost four years. We have been talking about ... A: It's totally understandable that you would react this way--and be taken aback by his admitting this ...
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| Spouse or just married roommates? | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have posted a question here once before regarding my husband's parsimonious attitude about ... A: No, you're not wrong for thinking this isn't normal, b/c it's NOT! He obviously has issues with ...
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| Can't trust my husband | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I recently was told that at work my husband spends a lot of time with this one woman, he stays late ... A: No, I don't think you're wrong to feel this way at all. You're certainly entitled to your opinion ...
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| I want my cheating wife back. | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have been married to my wife for 3 years. We have always had arguments but we always sorted things ... A: I can emphathize with you love your wife and want to make the marriage work. However, she's telling ...
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| Children | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Do you think that the lack of affection between parents affects the children that they may have? ... A: Yes, I believe it most certainly can have a profound affect on children. It can make it to where ...
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| Can't trust my husband | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I recently was told that at work my husband spends a lot of time with this one woman, he stays late ... A: This would be upsetting for anyone to go through. I would recommend that you immediately get some ...
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| Freedom and control | 11/11/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 6 years. We have one child together (2) and I have 2 children ... A: Yes, you're right! Your spouse and family really should come first. A family is a priority (if a ...
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| marriage & pregnancy | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I am 7 months pregnant & when my husband & discussed becoming pregnant, we decided we both wanted a ... A: Having a child is a huge life altering experience. It changes your life in more ways than you can ...
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| when to leave, when to stay | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have a unique situation and need advice. My boyfriend and I have known each other for over 5 ... A: Go with your gut instincts. What does it tell you about him? If you have any hesitation about ...
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| Age vs. beauty | 11/7/2006 |
Q: How can I help my wife feel young and beautiful about herself? She is 38 and I think she looks ... A: What a loving husband you are! She's lucky that you're very thoughtful and nice to her, by thinking ...
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| My soon to be husband | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I just found out that my fiance of 18 months had sex with his then 13-14 year old step sister when ... A: Cut your losses and get out now! Run-do not walk as fast as you can. He's child preditor. And if ...
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| My Husband doesn't trust me | 11/6/2006 |
Q: My husband that I have been with over a year but married 3 months has started accusing me of having ... A: Do you think it's possible that he's cheating on you? And he's trying to get suspicion off of him ...
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| marige help | 11/6/2006 |
Q: i just got married in june and i turned into a controlong person i dont like my wife going out with ... A: This has caused you to have a low self-esteem and an insecurity issue (due to this friends bad ...
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| wife left me after i got sick | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I got married to my wife in October 2004. We had been together for just over a year. She had always ... A: Listen to your family and friends. They can see things that you can't/won't see in your wife. ...
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| correction | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I believe the email address I entered on the previous email was incorrect. Please try ... A: The first question you sent. I checked it as a duplicate question. And I'll just copy and paste ...
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| his cheating heart........ | 11/4/2006 |
Q: . my boyfreind whom i live with now for 2 and a half years..is talking with a girl on the internet ... A: Oh, ego smego! He's wanting to see what he can start with this woman, in my opinion. Why would he ...
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| relationships | 11/3/2006 |
Q: been married for two years now. my wife always complains of guys from her offcie chasing her and ... A: Maybe she finds it flattering and that's why she hasn't told them to stop. This is considered ...
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| Making a descision when angry | 11/3/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been married for 7 years. We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who we both adore. ... A: You should suggest to her that before she makes a decision to divorce--that she first agrees to ...
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| Wife, Sex, Relationship | 10/31/2006 |
Q: My wife and i have been together on and off for 17 yrs, steady for 10 yrs and married for 5. I hope ... A: She could have a very low sex drive. As a woman ages her sex drive can decline. Some women don't ...
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| the old or the new | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I was married for 18 years and after the birth of our fourth i found out my husband cheated on me ... A: Maybe you should take a break from both of them and be alone for a while. This way you can think ...
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| Is it really gone | 10/30/2006 |
Q: in the beginining of sept {3rd} my wife told me that she doesnt feel the same for me anymore, that ... A: It seems as though she doesn't really know what she wants right now. It's totally normal for you to ...
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| Lack of interest/presence.. | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I have been married just over a year. My husband is interested in sex now only occassionally in the ... A: It seems as though something isn't quite right with him, that's a given. Your instincts could be ...
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| Husband says he doesn't love me but does no leave | 10/28/2006 |
Q: We've been together for 12 years,10 living together, and it's been a very rocky relationship....he ... A: I would suggest some couples counseling. This way you can see if you can work out your differences. ...
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| cocain and reconsiliation | 10/28/2006 |
Q: TWO YEARS AGO I STARTED A SEXUALLY ABUSED MENS GROUP. TOWARDS THE END OF THE NINE WEEK GROUP I ... A: All you should be doing is concentrating on recovering from the cocaine and drug use. Then you can ...
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| Jealous Wife? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have both been divorced previously. She has a 10 year old son from her previous ... A: A lot of these probably has to do with her raging hormones. A woman can have pregnancy hormones in ...
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| MY MARRIAGE | 10/28/2006 |
Q: S. kESSLER: I have been married for 13years and am only 35 years old, we have been together for a ... A: The next logical step would be a divorce, if you don't want to work on the marriage and be together. ...
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| Re : Confused, mentally and emotionally burntout | 10/27/2006 |
Q: i am confused and need help. My wife woke up one morning and told me she's not in love with me ... A: It sounds as though she just wants out of the marriage. And she's using the "piece of paper" bit as ...
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| Strained marriage | 10/26/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are 31 and have 2 children only 22 months apart.We have been married for nearly 6 ... A: This all stems from his mother doing everything around the house. So he grew up used to this, where ...
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