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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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SubjectDate AskedExpert

I don't know what to do with my relationship11/17/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am in a situation that I don't know what to do, my 9 months boyfriend always gave me mixed ...
  A: People are very different from each other, according to their personality traits. It could be that ...
My ex and what he wants?11/16/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I'm not sure whether you will remember me or not. I sent you a fair few emails/questions July time ...
  A: Alice, It seems apparent to me that he still cares for you, but care for you or not, if he's in a ...
Can time apart work?11/15/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: My girlfriend recently told me that she is feeling very confused and that we should take a break. ...
  A: Women and men have different needs. I would read Women are from Venus and Men are from Mars to help ...
keeping it together11/15/2008Olga Sheean
  Q: My girlfriend tells me that I always defend myself in a disagreement. She tells me that I should ...
  A: The issue here is acceptance. When we fail to receive the acceptance (i.e. love) that we need as ...
will it ever be the same again?11/14/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I met my current bf online, a little more than 7 years ago. He lives in the USA, I'm in Canada. We ...
  A: Diana, Great, thank you for the information. I think it just confirms what I said initially. I ...
marriage11/14/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: I have been married for 25 years, 4 children... My husband and I have been separated for 2 years. I ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand the time frame, here. Did you tell him about the affair years ago or just ...
will it ever be the same again?11/13/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I met my current bf online, a little more than 7 years ago. He lives in the USA, I'm in Canada. We ...
  A: I won't necessarily tell you to let him go. But, I would like to know a few things. Have either of ...
I really need help! I get a mad at my girlfriend for things I don't think I should.11/12/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: first of all I would just like to say thank you for reading this. My girlfriend and I have been ...
  A: A couple of things. I do not think it wise to date someone so exclusively until you are ready to be ...
how to be happy & love the man that is breaking my heart?11/11/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have been in a six year relationship with my boyfriend, & we have a 4 yr old son. This past spring ...
  A: First of all, I do not know why you feel guilty about hitting and yelling at him. I think he is ...
Keeping my relationship from failing11/11/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am madly in love with my partner. He is great but he says he needs his own space his own time... ...
  A: What you have is what you get. I get a lot of letters where one person is very committed and the ...
she seems to be getting more and more distant11/11/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: ok well me and my girlfriend have benn going out for 6 months and were doing really good but lately ...
  A: I will do my best. Be creative with your dates. Be sure and call her ahead of time and do things ...
Hello11/10/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: well in answer to your question. I went out with him just two weeks ago....I was thinking of ...
  A: Joann, Just goes right along with what I've been telling you. His interest level doesn't match ...
Hello11/10/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: well in answer to your question. I went out with him just two weeks ago....I was thinking of ...
  A: Joann, The reason I think you need to wait, is because you have this fixation with a man, who ...
reuniting11/10/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I wonder whether you can give me some insight here. The mother of my 6yo child and I have been ...
  A: This question is very important because a little boy is at stake here, as well as two other lives. ...
Marital Concerns11/9/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: We have been married for the past 17 years and have two children, aged 13 and 7. I am 47 years old ...
  A: I recommend you read Dr. Laura's book, Bad childhood good life. This will help you to forget the ...
Relationship spark11/8/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: I am so lost right now that I do not know where to start. I have been with my girlfriend for the ...
  A: I don't usually divulge my personal information, but I know exactly what you are talking about. If ...
How can I improve my relationship?11/7/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I'm 24. Me and my boyfriend have been together for a year and a half. He was a friend of my family ...
  A: Theresa, You made a huge mistake to have sex with someone without being sure he would make a good ...
dont know what to do?iv found out im pregnant.11/6/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: im 30,i have a 10 year old daughter,from previous relationship.i have a new partner of two years,iv ...
  A: Perhaps this is your partner's opportunity to make a decision he doesn't have to feel guilty about. ...
dating11/6/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: In response to your last answer, i don't know if that was part of why, the touching but, he still ...
  A: Joann, If you feel comfortable texting, then try it down the road. If not, give him a call. But, ...
dating11/6/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: In response to your last answer, i don't know if that was part of why, the touching but, he still ...
  A: I never asked, but how old are you? I don't know if you told me how old he was. I know he's "older". ...
trust and hurt11/6/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: my names eric and the love of my life is megan i need some help me and her are perfect together but ...
  A: Trust is a crazy thing. It can take a second to lose, but so much time to get back. You've lost her ...
no trust and hurt11/6/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: ok so my name is eric the girl i love is megan so it stated by one night i drink a little to much ...
  A: Drinking one drink is still drinking so she has a right to not trust what you say. It is important ...
how to let it go?11/4/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have been dating a man for about 3 months now. In the beginning things were great. We both are ...
  A: All our experiences are for us to learn things. I think it is important for you to speak to him ...
how to let it go11/4/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have been dating a man for about 3 months now. In the beginning things were great. We both are ...
  A: You shouldn't feel guilty about ending this relationship. These three months you've shared were ...
how to let it go11/4/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: I have been dating a man for about 3 months now. In the beginning things were great. We both are ...
  A: I think the term dating has been changed since I was dating. Keeping in touch by phone really isn't ...
Getting that 'spark' back11/4/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: and thank you in advance for your advice. My wife and I have been together for over three years now ...
  A: It sounds like you two should definitely look into couple's counseling. This doesn't sound like ...
Phone Sex Becoming Too Frequent?11/4/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I'm currently in a long distance relationship and we've been very close over the last year and ...
  A: Phone sex, like any other kind of sex, can become routine and tiresome. And, just like physical ...
Can I be a stepmom to this child?11/3/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: I am 25 years old and have never been married or have children. I am engaged to a wonderful 37 year ...
  A: I can't answer this question for you or make your decision, but I can share a few thoughts that may ...
dating11/3/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have a male companion who I've seen gone out to movies, he didn't call me after the date and I ...
  A: Joann, I wouldn't even push it. He knows you are interested. If he is interested, too, he will call ...
Lack of confidence11/3/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: Crandall, Hi there! I REALLY hope you can help me…. I am a 29 year old female that has a serious ...
  A: First of all, read Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura. Even if your childhood was ok this book ...
Support my boyfriend, or take care of myself?11/3/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I met my boyfriend about two years ago. I thought he was funny, smart. He is known for his loyalty ...
  A: Boy, have you taken on all the emotional responsibility in this relationship! You have felt his ...
dating11/3/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have a male companion who I've seen gone out to movies, he didn't call me after the date and I ...
  A: Joann, So, it sounds like his response is telling you that he really is unsure of what he wants ...
day-to-day communication11/2/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 17 and a junior in high school. My boyfriend and I have been dating for approximately 20 ...
  A: Without actually talking to you both I can only use what info I have, of course. My assessment is ...
Reply to your previous questions11/2/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: You asked how the issue of him not wanting to have sex with me came up- We hadn't had sex in a while ...
  A: So, if it's just a low libido, you may want to add some spice to your intimacy. A great book is ...
dating11/2/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have a male companion who I've seen gone out to movies, he didn't call me after the date and I ...
  A: I think we've discussed this before just a week or two ago. Yes, there is a chance that he will call ...
day-to-day communication11/2/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 17 and a junior in high school. My boyfriend and I have been dating for approximately 20 ...
  A: The purpose of dating is to see if you are compatible, not to establish a permanent lifetime ...
does she still love me11/1/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: My girlfriend and I were introduced through a friend of mine. She was living with my friend and ...
  A: I don't have a good feeling about this. I don't know anything about this woman except what you have ...
my ungrateful boyfriend11/1/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: oh my god...i have never felt for a guy so quickly . we started out as being each other comforter ...
  A: I'm not sure this is the answer that you want, but I'm sure it's the right answer. I'll give you ...
am i parranoid11/1/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: i get really nervouse when any lass talks to my lad and i get angry when i see messages on his phone ...
  A: Let me ask you some questions first. Has he ever cheated on you or a former girlfriend (that you ...
Trust Issues10/31/2008Todd
  Q: My boyfriend is, in my mind, sexy as a man can be, great in bed, and I do not have any desire to ...
  A: It tells me that you want to work past this... It's been my experience that you need to be really ...

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