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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 7 years and 2 kids - trying to decide what to do... | 2/7/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I am 44. I have two boys 1.5 and 3.5. I've been with their father for 7 years. He is 36. We have ... A: I think you have pretty much answered your own question. Your SO is certainly looking for excuses to ... | ||
| Relationship Help! | 2/7/2012 | Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT |
| Q: I have been dating my Partner for almost 2 years and we just recently became official but things ... A: I hear your concern and yet there must be a ton of things that you like about this guy that keep you ... | ||
| Can my relationship be saved | 2/6/2012 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I have been with my girlfriend for a little over two years now and I fear that she is going to ... A: The relationship is not necessarily too far gone to be saved, but there are a lot of variables and ... | ||
| Confused | 2/6/2012 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for just about 4 years and we have been living together for ... A: It sounds to me that he loves you and wants to desire you the way he once did, but is not sure why ... | ||
| I cannot stregthen my relationship with my insecure boyfriend | 2/6/2012 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I would really appreciate any help with my relationship. I have been in a relationship with my ... A: Of course, you know that I cannot tell you what to do, but I can offer a few thoughts that may help ... | ||
| Insecurties And Fears | 2/4/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I'm a thirty year old female and I'm currently in a relationship with someone i love very much who ... A: Did you live through your past experiences? Yes. Are you still a loving and giving person? Yes. Can ... | ||
| Over thinking things/Paranoia/Anxiety | 2/2/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: So I've been with my boyfriend for a little over two months now (I know its not long) However, I ... A: The battle for truth and happiness starts in the mind. You need to talk to yourself differently. It ... | ||
| should i get fucked in the ass by my husband? | 1/31/2012 | clement sadjere |
| Q: hey, i'm 21 and my husband wants to fuck me in the ass. first of all, me and my husband are ... A: 1.When it comes to the issue of sex, the individuals creativity comes first. If it suits you both, ... | ||
| should i get fucked in the ass by my husband? | 1/31/2012 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: hey, i'm 21 and my husband wants to fuck me in the ass. first of all, me and my husband are ... A: For couples who haven't had anal sex yet, it might be best to progress slowly, because if you share ... | ||
| relationship with husband | 1/31/2012 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I have a complicated situation. This has been ongoing for over 3 yrs. When I met my husband, he was ... A: You need to go ahead and see the counselor without him. That in itself will make a statement and ... | ||
| Could you please help me in my confusing relationship :( | 1/30/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I'm 17 and in a long distance relationship with a wonderful girl for a year and a half. She's going ... A: Sometimes it is really hard for me to be truthful to people who write to me. It would be much easier ... | ||
| Can affection be the problem? | 1/30/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have a bit of an issue in my brand new relationship. I have been dating him for a few months now, ... A: It takes awhile for the real personality to come out and now his is coming out. you came from a very ... | ||
| I've tried my best, but nothing seems to work | 1/25/2012 | clement sadjere |
| Q: I finally fell in love after a lot of relationships that made me think it does not exist. I'm pretty ... A: Alexandra, its so sad seeing the pains and heartache you presently going through. Its obvious you ... | ||
| Sex & Marriage | 1/19/2012 | clement sadjere |
| Q: I've been married less than a year. After about 3 months my husband stopped having sex with me. ... A: I was really touched when i went through your story, because i could visualize the pains you were ... | ||
| Jealous Over Video Games | 1/13/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I am in an amazing relationship with a guy I adore. Unfortunately, we don’t share a lot of hobbies. ... A: At first I thought you were going to tell me that your boyfriend plays for hours every day and that ... | ||
| Jealous Over Video Games | 1/13/2012 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I am in an amazing relationship with a guy I adore. Unfortunately, we don’t share a lot of hobbies. ... A: An hour an evening isn't really all that long. I'm not sure what to suggest that you haven't ... | ||
| Jealous Over Video Games | 1/13/2012 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I am in an amazing relationship with a guy I adore. Unfortunately, we don’t share a lot of hobbies. ... A: My biggest concern is the line where you say, "I can only entertain myself for so long." It makes it ... | ||
| my ex fiancee | 1/9/2012 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: my partner and myself had been dating for 2 years and were engaged to be married. At the beginning ... A: I think you should give more consideration to the text she claims her sister sent. I realize you ... | ||
| So, what now? | 1/9/2012 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I think this is the end of what I started...but, after the text and no response from Christmas and ... A: Jamie, I know we spoke before, but could you give me a quick recap? I don't recall all of the ... | ||
| On a relationship break | 1/7/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend were together for 10 months. We were very close friends for all 4 years of high ... A: Unfortunately, this happens often because people grow apart during these years when there is so much ... | ||
| My relationship is failing. | 1/6/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I'm barely 17, but I have been in a serious relationship with my boyfriend for a little over a year. ... A: Happiness is a choice. The more you are mentally and emotionally healthy the more you attract the ... | ||
| what is happening | 1/3/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have been together with my boyfriend for almost 6years. The first two years were great, since we ... A: I don't know if this relationship is worth saving or not. It really depends on you. Your boyfriend ... | ||
| HELP!!!! | 1/2/2012 | Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT |
| Q: I am having SEVERE problems in my relationship. Me and my boyfriend have been together for 2 years ... A: Alright Breauna, Good for you. I think the perfect place to start is to say, "you know what ... | ||
| On relationship break - should i stay or leave? | 1/2/2012 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have been going out with my boyfriend for 3 years now. After our 1st year of dating, i had ... A: This is what I think. I think you handle his contact with you quite well. I always think it best not ... | ||
| Beginning and Ending....Middle. | 12/30/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I'm not sure if you remember my story as it looks like you assist a lot of people (I'm the surgery, ... A: Jamie, Yes, I do think it's a bit odd that he hasn't responded back with a holiday wish for you. ... | ||
| Break | 12/29/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I am in my mid thirties, have a great full time job, and seeking advice on my current relationship ... A: Petrina, So, you are staying with him because you are afraid you can't get anything better because ... | ||
| On relationship break - should i stay or leave? | 12/24/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I have been going out with my boyfriend for 3 years now. After our 1st year of dating, i had ... A: You probably did nothing wrong but your bf new that it was getting time to either move forward ... | ||
| why did he fall out of love with me? | 12/19/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I went out with a guy for two months, we were really serious pretty early on, everything just seemed ... A: Almost all relationships that starts out "perfect" is usually unrealistic. It all seems so perfect ... | ||
| Guy is confused so we finally took a break, now what? | 12/19/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I met my "boyfriend" 3 years ago. we were both involved with someone at the time and was friends at ... A: Almost always, taking a break means the person either wants to break up, or, the relationship is ... | ||
| I cannot tell where we are going! | 12/18/2011 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I am a 36yr old woman who met my 26 yr old boyfriend (I'll just call him "M") after I ended an ... A: I cannot tell you where you are going, but I can give you a perspective that may help you determine ... | ||
| How to get him to be intersted in me once more. | 12/18/2011 | Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT |
| Q: Okay I really don't know we're to start.. Um me an my partner have been together fr four years at ... A: I am a bit confused here and perhaps am missing some information. First though, if he is being ... | ||
| Break | 12/18/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I am in my mid thirties, have a great full time job, and seeking advice on my current relationship ... A: Are you trying to get him back? I know you love him and have invested time and energy into this ... | ||
| establishing a family from @ people with each side having 3 kids | 12/16/2011 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: My fiance and I each have 3 kids from a previous relationship. His ex has abandonded the kids on him ... A: I'm all about praying for miracles, but I believe G-d does miracles when the power to change things ... | ||
| What should I do when my girlfriend wants a break? | 12/16/2011 | Sharon Crandall |
| Q: I am 28 years old, I have been together with my girlfriend for 3 years now. In the first year, we ... A: Unfortunately, your girlfriend is just not ready to settle down and didn't have the courage to tell ... | ||
| keeping a relationship from being boring.. | 12/16/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: To whom this may concern My boyfriend and i have been together for 8 months and well i seemed to ... A: It's common for relationships to lose some excitement and passion somewhere between 6 and 18 months. ... | ||
| I Want My Husband To Piss On Me | 12/15/2011 | Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT |
| Q: Me and my husband have been married for quite a while now and we have a very healthy sex life. ... A: Sure. Let me share some thoughts which should not be construed as counseling (as I don't have you ... | ||
| I Want My Husband To Piss On Me | 12/15/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: Me and my husband have been married for quite a while now and we have a very healthy sex life. ... A: Be careful what you wish for. You might be opening Pandora's Box. You've got a relatively submissive ... | ||
| I Want My Husband To Piss On Me | 12/15/2011 | clement sadjere |
| Q: Me and my husband have been married for quite a while now and we have a very healthy sex life. ... A: Its completely normal for you to feel the way you are feeling right now. What makes any relationship ... | ||
| I am totally lost and do not know what to do to make my relationship with my boyfriend become better due to many serious problems that we have and which torment both of us (though we truly love each other). | 12/14/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are together since two years now and we are in a long distance relationship! We ... A: First off, long-distance relationships are tough for EVERYONE. I'd like to you to read more about ... | ||
| Is this a normal relationship? | 12/14/2011 | Leon Scott Baxter: "America's Romance Guru" |
| Q: I met my bf at a club through a mutual friends birthday. Ever since that night he spent 4 years ... A: He chased you for four years, and because it was a chase, he was interested. Men thrive on ... | ||
How to Strengthen Your Relationship
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Sharon Crandall
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Hundreds of people from all walks of life.
Experience: 25 years in the field of Personistics (innate personality characteristics)that includes: private personality profiling, Life Guidance Coaching, Business consulting, teaching numerous classes & seminars, lectures, and participating in radio talk shows.
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