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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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Inattentiveness/ADD -- processing problems?10/10/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: Our 9yr son (4th gr) struggles with what appears to be inattentive ADD. Following is a quick ...
  A: The problem with the professionals is that they promote the false idea that all children should be ...
Giving an ex a second chance after a really bad mistake10/8/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 29 I was in a relationship with this amazing girl (27) for 2 and half years, we have been ...
  A: The problem with this girl is she doesn't know her own mind and is too swayed by others opinions. ...
Confussed10/8/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have been dating my bf for ten months now and things seem to be slipping a bit. I understand that ...
  A: Your boyfriend might be worried about "losing it" with your children and if he can really handle ...
dating10/8/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: it's me again, I have another question about the same subject. I haven't spoke to my friend since ...
  A: Joann, I wouldn't suggest calling him and asking him why he didn't call back. The reason: you don't ...
dating10/7/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: If a man only sees you once in a while is there any way to change that??? but doesn't talk that ...
  A: Joann, So, it sounds to me that the two of you may be looking at this relationship differently. ...
dating10/7/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: If a man only sees you once in a while is there any way to change that??? but doesn't talk that ...
  A: It sounds to me that this is not an exclusive relationship yet. You hadn't dated in four months. ...
dealing with the past in a complicated relationship10/7/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I was with the father of my children for 7 years. Our relationship fell apart when I got a new job ...
  A: Take him by the hand and tell him how much you love him and that you are sorry that there were so ...
Still together after breaking up10/7/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I'm 27, my bf is 28, we've been seriously together for 4 years. In my view, we fit perfectly ...
  A: When you beg, whine, pin them down, talk, talk, talk, you have already lost your power. You put ...
dating10/7/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: If a man only sees you once in a while is there any way to change that??? but doesn't talk that ...
  A: Talk to him. Ask him what gives? Are you two just dating? Are you exclusive? What happens when you ...
Distrust10/6/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 21, he is 22, we've been together 3 and half years, and living together for a year and a half. ...
  A: Your guy has a severe sexual and mental problem and I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I ...
distrust10/6/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I am 21, he is 22, we've been together 3 and half years, and living together for a year and a half. ...
  A: The simple answer is to get away from him. That's it. You two need time apart. You've been together ...
Not Happy with my relationship anymore10/6/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have been with this great guy for 2 in a half years and we both say we love each other and i know ...
  A: You ask how you can make him see that this relationship is really important to you and believe me, ...
BREAK10/6/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Me and my girlfriend have been together for about a year and a half. Until about four months ago ...
  A: It's incredibly common for couples to find themselves in a relationship rut between 6 and 18 months ...
HELP !!10/5/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: ok my question is quite interesting. I am a girl and I have a girlfriend. Ive been with her for ...
  A: Alessandra, Does she appear to be sexually aroused when she is pleasing you? Did she enjoy sexual ...
reply to "staying together email"10/5/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I just had a quick question in regards to your reply to my relationship concerns. I would really ...
  A: What I was trying to say is that it is important to have clear understandings of what you want in a ...
my brother10/5/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: My problem is my brother and his wife.They have been married for 6 years now and they have a 5 year ...
  A: The best thing for him to do is stay focused and strong for his daughter. He needs to keep his eye ...
Boyfriend's job loss10/3/2008Kindred Beisinger
  Q: We have been dating for a year. We live 100 miles away and he has a 14 year old son from a previous ...
  A: Deborah, I can only tell you what I would do. I would not pay his bills. PERIOD. You're getting ...
HELP !!10/2/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: ok my question is quite interesting. I am a girl and I have a girlfriend. Ive been with her for ...
  A: Alessandra, Have you spoken about this yet? Does she give you any reason for why she feels this ...
Money and responsibility/finance9/30/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: My partner has recently decided not to drink alcohol for a year as he was drinking very heavily, ...
  A: I would write to him and say something like: "When I tell you how scared I am about our future and ...
rethinking our relationship9/30/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Leon! My name is Elizabeth and I have a very loving boyfriend named Chris. We have been dating for a ...
  A: It sounds like you are dating a great guy, but, at least right now, he doesn't sound like he may be ...
Distance9/29/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 23 years old, and my boyfriend is 22. We have been dating for almost 3 years now, and living ...
  A: This happens a lot with couples that move in before marriage. There is no real commitment, even ...
Money and responsibility/finance9/28/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: My partner has recently decided not to drink alcohol for a year as he was drinking very heavily, ...
  A: You called him partner in one sentence and husband in another so If you are not married don't marry ...
I don't know how to act in this relationship anymore9/28/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am in a relationship with a guy now for nearly 3 years now. He is my first major boyfriend. I ...
  A: CJ, This relationship is not right and you are trying to force it to be ok. That is not possible. ...
She wants a break9/28/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: Im 22 years old, and my girlfriend is 21 My girlfriend and i have been together for almost 7 months ...
  A: Your girlfriend is obviously pulling away from you but for what reason, neither of us do not know ...
2 Years.9/27/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: my girlfriend (Diana) and I will have been dating for 2 years on Oct. 2nd. I am 22, she is 20. We ...
  A: What you two are going through is so common, yet not so commonly spoken of. Of all the questions I ...
Being the 3rd party9/26/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have to start by providing you with a background on my relationship with my boyfriend. I met him 5 ...
  A: Oh my gosh, you are not serious about wanting him. He is a liar and a cheat. Lose him? You never ...
need some serious help9/25/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: ok here is my question .. i am a girl and i have a girlfriend. i was best friends with my girlfriend ...
  A: Alexandra, How did you find out? Did she explain why this happened? Did it happen more than once? ...
unresolved issue9/25/2008Olga Sheean
  Q: I am 49 and have been dating a 53 year old man about 8 months. We get along great, enjoy alot of ...
  A: I understand your frustration and the challenges you’re facing but my approach to resolving this ...
my gf isnt talking to me bout much9/24/2008Olga Sheean
  Q: i have a girlfriend and she and i are only 15years of age, we are so connected, but i feel she ...
  A: Just be there for her, with no demands. Let her come to you if she wants to talk about something. ...
Letting my boyfriend help with kids and around the house9/23/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I've been dating my boyfriend for 7 months, I have 3 children (20, 17, & 7) he has 2 (12 & 10). We ...
  A: For heavens sakes, let him help you. Most women complain their man won't lift a finger to help. ...
my relationship9/23/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I have had a rocky past and have know my girlfriend my whole life well just recently i got into a ...
  A: Without much details I can only give you some general advice. You may need to show her that you mean ...
husband issue9/23/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I have some points to tell as well. See according to me , there can be no smoke without fire. What I ...
  A: If you are stuck in the marriage and can't do anything about it then I am not sure what you can do, ...
my gf isnt talking to me bout much9/23/2008Olga Sheean
  Q: i have a girlfriend and she and i are only 15years of age, we are so connected, but i feel she ...
  A: Talking about your feelings can be difficult for some people, especially if they haven’t been ...
husband issue9/22/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: I am 26 yr old gal married since past 9 months. Ours is an arranged marriage (as we being Indian). ...
  A: Do every thing you can do to develop more self-confidence. Can you take classes so that you can ...
myboyfriend in irag gets mad at me easily9/22/2008Sharon Crandall
  Q: am 19 and my army boyfriend is 24 av been going out with him for 3 months and he was so ...
  A: Three months is not long enough to know someone or to be in love. As to wanting toothpaste, etc. I ...
Long distance love9/21/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Leon I am planning on visiting my girlfriend in Ukraine next month. She is having a minor back ...
  A: Long-distance relationships are tough. There's no two ways about it. So, if you can manage and ...
What Should i do?9/20/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: I even asked her why our relationship feels so much different. She said she thinks that we lost our ...
  A: Well, what you are experiencing is very common. Most young people (and many who are older) are ...
need some serious help9/19/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: ok here is my question .. i am a girl and i have a girlfriend. i was best friends with my girlfriend ...
  A: If I'm reading this right, this is not so much about her promiscuity early on or that she gets hit ...
does my bf still has feelings for his ex9/16/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: we are together for past 5 months now. initially he used to talk to his ex which he stopped after i ...
  A: It's obvious to me that he's still not quite over her. that doesn't necessarily mean that he wants ...
does she want me9/16/2008Leon Scott Baxter
  Q: Me and my girl have been together for a while I know is perfect for me. its been great but lately ...
  A: CC, I'm glad to hear things sound like they are starting to work out better. Be patient and the ...

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