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About Leon Scott Baxter
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Expertise
I can answer questions about keeping love in committed relationships alive and fresh. I am not the guy to go to if you're having marital problems or if you want to know how to meet someone. (I've never been good at opening lines.) I am dedicated to keeping the romance fires burning even after the embers of a new relationship turn cold. Let me help you find ways to be excited about each other and your relationship again.

Experience
I have written two books, Out of the Doghouse , and A Labor With Love, to help keep romance alive in relationships. I give romance advice locally on radio have a regular newspaper column on relationships. I host a website, CouplesCommittedToLove.com, where I offer advice and give daily romance tips. I also have hosted the seminars, "Romance 101" and "The Valentine Prep Course".

Publications
Santa Barbara Independent Magazine, MenStuff.com, SBParent.com, The Goleta Valley Voice, EducationNews.org

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a teaching credential.

Awards and Honors
KLITE Community Hero and Ben & Jerry's Citizen Cool for my work with children and their focus on academic and personal improvement. Listed in Who's Who in America. Name was placed on the National Wall of Tolerance for taking a stand against hate, injustice and intolerance. In high school, voted "Most Likely To Host Saturday Night Live by 1999". Unfortunately, Lorne Michaels never called.

   

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help.11/6/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: I wrote to another allexpert person about two weeks ago about my problem, hopefully I can get a ...
  A: I am sorry Lisa. This sounds like so much to be dealing with. I too am confused as to what he may ...
Keeping my girlfriend interested11/5/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Me and my girlfreind have been off and on for 7 months, three times she has left me and all three ...
  A: So, it sounds to me like you want to know how to be a bit stronger because you don't want her ...
Is he that wrong for me?11/5/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: This is going to sound so dumb so please bear with me. I am recently divorced after being separated ...
  A: Charlene, I appreciate your reaching out during this confusing time. Clearly though, when it comes ...
Found out husband cheated while engaged11/4/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: I'm feeling a little lost. Two weeks AFTER my wedding I found out that my husband cheated on me ...
  A: Wow S, I can only imagine what learning that information was like for you, especially since he ...
how do i get us back on track?11/3/2009Olga Sheean
  Q: I've been with the same guy 5 years now. In the beginning everything was great, but after the big ...
  A: Why are you with this guy? You tell me you don't desire him sexually; he has cheated on you, so it's ...
Confusion and heartbroken/rejected11/2/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: "we went to the cinema together and he was all over me(holding my waist, putting his face close to ...
  A: I'm sorry. I think he sounds like a player and a creep. He was all over you and the more you ...
Confusion and heartbroken/rejected11/2/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: we went to the cinema together and he was all over me(holding my waist, putting his face close to ...
  A: Kate, I guess the good news here is that he is being upfront with his feelings/hopes. It sounds ...
keeping it alive11/1/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: In reference to why I may be sabotaging the relationship, I'm not sure why. I guess I have a habit ...
  A: Byron, That could be it. If that's the case, you need to stop worrying about reaching your parents' ...
Dating a friend10/30/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: I met this man three months ago named John. He is a really nice guy, good to me and my grandson. ...
  A: Well Kristin, the neat thing here is that everyone has been open with their wants and needs. The ...
keeping it alive10/30/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: In reference to why I may be sabotaging the relationship, I'm not sure why. I guess I have a habit ...
  A: Byron, What I wonder, though, is why. Can you pinpoint a reason for this fear? It's not always, but ...
moving past a bad 7 years10/29/2009Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
  Q: Me and my husband have been married for 7 years. We married young (21) and we didn't really have a ...
  A: I am glad you are reaching out. It sounds like you have been holding down the fort and doing what ...
keeping it alive10/29/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Hey there I need some help. Me and my partner have been through some really rough patches recently ...
  A: Byron, You don't expect this relationship to last.. and it is. So, subconsciously (or consciously) ...
Getting Over Anger; Trusting Again10/28/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: My wife and I have been struggling tremendously for over 2 years, and are at a critical point in our ...
  A: I'm sorry I didn't answer this immediately, but I've been thinking and praying about it. This isn't ...
Please help10/27/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: My girlfriend recently wanted a break from our relationship. It lasted 8 months and now we've been ...
  A: This could be part of the problem. I never recommend pre-marital sex. It always lacks a commitment ...
keeping it alive10/27/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Hey there I need some help. Me and my partner have been through some really rough patches recently ...
  A: Byron, So, first, now you understand why you might have had those feelings of your relationship ...
He just doesn't seem like he wants to see me.10/26/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Okay, I am 15 and my boyfriend is 17. I love him dearly and he just doesn't seem the same. He tells ...
  A: This is the most common question I get. It's normal to feel that the relationship has changed, that ...
keeping it alive10/26/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Hey there I need some help. Me and my partner have been through some really rough patches recently ...
  A: Why have you two broken up? And, why have you returned? What are these black thoughts you are ...
what to do now10/26/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have been in an exclusive relationship with this woman from day two of meeting her, we were ...
  A: Two things come to mind. Here's the first. Could it be that she feels as though you just want her ...
Getting past relationship mistakes10/25/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: My boy friend and I have been together for about 3 years now. The first 2 and a half of it were long ...
  A: First I would suggest you two learn a bit more about what "love" means to the other. If you haven't ...
confused10/25/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: my name is Farah. my boyfriend and I been going on and off lately. also, 3 weeks ago, i caught him ...
  A: Farrah, If you can be sure that it was him, without a doubt, then not only has he been deceptive ...
Relationship advice10/25/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: recently after 6 months of being in a relationship my boyfriend and I have been having real bad ...
  A: First, you should know that between 6 and 18 months into a relationship, there is a drop in ...
Please help10/24/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: My girlfriend recently wanted a break from our relationship. It lasted 8 months and now we've been ...
  A: The fact that your girl friend wanted a break for a lengthy period of time would understandably ...
My relationship is in serious trouble!http://www.couplescommittedtolove.com/10/24/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Well me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years and we've been through a lot but now I find ...
  A: There are a few issues at play here. First, you two are going through the slump all couples ...
confused10/24/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: my name is Farah. my boyfriend and I been going on and off lately. also, 3 weeks ago, i caught him ...
  A: I think that he's not ready for the serious stuff you two have talked about. He still longs for his ...
How do i take the step forward in my relationship?10/22/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: i was looking for a place where i could share my problems and get expert advice and found this great ...
  A: I'm not so sure you relationship is ready for "the next step". i think it first needs to be ...
Insecure relationship10/20/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have been dating this guy for a little longer than two years. I always ask him to plan stuff for ...
  A: He's getting a rush going out with his friends, but he's not feeling the same way about spending ...
New BF too busy for me10/20/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Good Day - I starting dating a really great guy single father of 3 young kids....since June'09. We ...
  A: He seems like a respectful man who really cares for others. He's had a lot of obstacles thrown in ...
Again...10/20/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Leon, It's Ryan again. If you can remember back that far, Kay and I began dating last October again ...
  A: Ryan, Do I know what she's thinking? of course not, but from the many correspondences we've had ...
Don't even know what to write here10/19/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Here is my speel, I've dated this guy for the past six years (i'm 22 he's 24) he has been my only ...
  A: To say the least, your boyfriend is homo-curious. He may be gay, but unwilling to accept it, or ...
Again...10/19/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Leon, It's Ryan again. If you can remember back that far, Kay and I began dating last October again ...
  A: Ryan, Getting over a love is a very tough thing. It's painful. Some can move on faster than others. ...
A need for help10/19/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: Me and my boyfriend have gone out for two years, we broke up twice and got back together. We have a ...
  A: Since you asked directly, I will answer, directly. It really sounds more like an obsession than a ...
How can I get back the man I feel in love with?10/18/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: For the past few months my boyfriend and I have been through some hard times. He's had the worse of ...
  A: You can't fix it all. These are some big problems that do occupy a persons thoughts. He will just ...
how to win/get her back??10/16/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: my ex and I were in a relationship for five months - now we are back to the word 'friend'. We used ...
  A: If you truly are a new person, she will see that. An emotionally greedy, demanding, needy man is ...
Lost as to what to do?10/16/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I'm 20 and have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for two and a half years now. A year ago my ...
  A: For many guys (and women for that matter), it takes time to really be ready to fully commit. Since ...
always fighting10/13/2009Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: my boyfriend and i love eachother very much, though as much as we do we never seem to go on without ...
  A: How long have you dated? Has he ever hurt you? Has anyone else? I ask because you say he scares you. ...
How can I make My relationship back the way it was?10/12/2009Sharon Crandall
  Q: Okay. So my boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years. When we first got together, ...
  A: Yes, do not call and let him call you. Then suggest that you date as friends so that the pressure ...
Commitment Issues10/11/2009Sharon Crandall
  Q: My boyfriend and I have been exclusively dating for 9 months now. We are both 30, never been married ...
  A: You are smart, smart, smart for not moving in with him. Do not do it. You are right, it is like ...
How to take him back in my life.10/10/2009Sharon Crandall
  Q: Im 23 and my boyfriend is 29, we have been dating for 2 years and a half now. Our relation is a ...
  A: The question you ask yourself is he willing and anxious to get counseling to work out his issues? ...
How to take him back in my life.10/10/2009Sharon Crandall
  Q: Im 23 and my boyfriend is 29, we have been dating for 2 years and a half now. Our relation is a ...
  A: This is not a good relationship for you because this man is not stable. He is also willing to play ...
The Grass is Always Greener10/9/2009Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 19 and my boyfriend and I have been together for about two years. We have had several fights ...
  A: At your age it is very common for couples to grow apart. There is usually a difference in the level ...

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