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About Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
how to help relationship. How to address issues within relationship......I am pretty open here

Experience
20th year in the field. Managed and directed clinical programs. Now, I work out of my own office as well as supervise counselors

Organizations
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists

Publications
The California Therapist

Education/Credentials
B.A. Psychology M.S. Counseling Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Awards and Honors
Hero of the Heart - Covina Valley USD

Past/Present Clients
I work with individuals, couples, families and children

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Stuart A. Kaplowitz, MFT 
In Category  How to Strengthen Your Relationship

SubjectDate Asked

My boyfriend and father of my child says he is not the marrying type.11/14/2009
  Q: I got pregnant shortly after I met my boyfriend. He said that he did not want to get married right ...
  A: Nichole, this sounds disheartening. It sounds like you have been holding out hope that he would ...
Help!11/13/2009
  Q: Let me start off by saying that my boyfriend and I love each other very much and we have been ...
  A: I like hearing your commitment and interest in making things better. I would ask him how he feels ...
My boyfriend wants his alone time11/9/2009
  Q: My boyfriend wants his alone time and i dont know what to do we have only been dating for 2 weeks ...
  A: Ok Erica. I will say that his believing that things are moving too fast is certainly a concern but ...
help.11/6/2009
  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 ...
Is he that wrong for me?11/5/2009
  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 engaged11/4/2009
  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 ...
Confusion and heartbroken/rejected11/2/2009
  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 ...
Dating a friend10/30/2009
  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 ...
moving past a bad 7 years10/29/2009
  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 ...
No Feelings10/8/2009
  Q: Kaplowitz, I am a 23 year old girl and have been in a relationship for almost 6 years with a guy of ...
  A: let's put your best friend aside for a moment. From what you are sharing, you have been a ...
overwhelmed?10/7/2009
  Q: Here is a short explanation of my situation and I need your help fast please! My boyfriend and I ...
  A: Dean, I can only imagine how confusing this must be as well as how a number of other feelings might ...
Ex-boyfriend10/6/2009
  Q: I just met the most wonderful women a little over a month ago. I was actually on a blind date when I ...
  A: Todd, this is certainly a tough one. Like your gut, I fear the same. It had only been "days ...
relationship problems10/4/2009
  Q: I am having trouble with my relationship. I cureently don't feel happy but i do not want to end the ...
  A: I am so sorry for your struggles here. It does sound most confusing, like he is pushing you away. ...
regain that spark with my girlfriend9/28/2009
  Q: my girlfriend and i have been dating for over a year and a half. i sometimes feel like our "spark" ...
  A: Ricky, I am glad you are reaching out. I love your attitude and wanting to enhance the passion. My ...
reconnecting with ex9/27/2009
  Q: Kaplowitz, In November, I reconnected with my ex on facebook. Both he and I have been married 16-18 ...
  A: My gosh! There is so much that you are going through. I can only imagine the feelings that you are ...
Is it Normal to Expect an Apology9/26/2009
  Q: As I stated in my earlier correspondence my spouse will not discuss the problem she has created in ...
  A: Wow Kiley! There seems to be so much going on here. I can certainly appreciate your fears and ...
Is she scared?9/25/2009
  Q: I am currently involved in a long distance relationship that has gone fairly smooth. We have been ...
  A: You are welcome Mike. Honestly though, in your shoes, I would indeed be concerned with the son and ...
Is it Normal to expect an Apology9/24/2009
  Q: Following a Normal disagreement in which there was absolutely NO yelling, NO shouting, NO threats & ...
  A: Wow Kiley! I am certainly confused and can imagine how you might be as well. That said, I don't ...
Is she scared?9/23/2009
  Q: I am currently involved in a long distance relationship that has gone fairly smooth. We have been ...
  A: Whether we are talking about cold-feet or her guard being up, I can imagine some things coming up. I ...
Getting back together with an ex9/21/2009
  Q: I have sent you a question before and found your response helpful, so I am sending you another ...
  A: Wait Aurelia. You are a bright and insightful person; you know what you want and it seems most ...
how to make him care9/20/2009
  Q: how to make him care more for me and to be more passionate.like for example i call him when am out ...
  A: That is a good question Reeree. We cannot make him care though. Perhaps we might want to take the ...
Anger and competivness9/17/2009
  Q: She's the one, carries with all the traits I have ever wanted However, we've been struggling , ...
  A: I need to understand this better and have a few questions here. Can you give me examples of how ...
Is This Normal?9/14/2009
  Q: Ok, so I got my first boyfriend 3 weeks ago. Since he's my first I really didn't know how to act. ...
  A: good for you in reaching out. I can imagine how it might be bittersweet to hear a friend's ...
What should I do? :(9/12/2009
  Q: Okay, im pretty young. Im 15 years old, my boyfriend is 16. He lives 5 hours away. So we're in a ...
  A: That has to be hard Mya. I can imagine being so far away and not having as many ways to see each ...
spending time with ex's9/5/2009
  Q: I was not really sure if addressing this problem here would be the right idea but it seems that my ...
  A: Jamie, I can truly appreciate what you are sharing. I also thank you for your candor and will ...
Missing butterflies9/3/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been going out for just over a year. Her longest relationship prior to ...
  A: I am curious what would happen if you shared with her what I explained in my very last paragraph ...
Missing butterflies9/2/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been going out for just over a year. Her longest relationship prior to ...
  A: Mark, I am glad you are reaching out. I think you are insightful and wonder how much of her ...
Boyfriend losing interest in me8/26/2009
  Q: my boyfriend is 7 years older than me we have one child together she is 6 months. We stay with my ...
  A: Brittany, there is so much going on here. The fact that knives are being pulled is a major concern ...
Crazy ex-boyfrend; should we discuss end of relationship?8/24/2009
  Q: I care very much for someone who is deeply depressed. He is an ex-boyfriend of mine, and although ...
  A: You are clearly most sophisticated in attempting to deal with his depression. Unfortunately, he ...
Crazy ex-boyfrend; should we discuss end of relationship?8/23/2009
  Q: I care very much for someone who is deeply depressed. He is an ex-boyfriend of mine, and although ...
  A: Wow! I am concerned here. It sounds like you really care about this guy and that he cares for you ...
Mending our Marriage8/21/2009
  Q: I need to know how to win my wife back. I have totally destroyed our marriage. We have been married ...
  A: Carlos, there are a number of issues here. First, I am concerned about her safety. When you say ...
I need help!!!!8/15/2009
  Q: My girlfriend and I have been together a little over 2 years. She is 27 and I 29. I love her so ...
  A: Joe, this might be a wonderful opportunity for growth and I am glad you are open to look at yourself ...
Relationship break8/10/2009
  Q: I have been with my boyfriend for awhile. He has had a history of depression and anxiety and is on ...
  A: Mary, I am glad you are reaching out. I am wondering about the depth of his depression. The ...
Should I take a hint?8/9/2009
  Q: My boyfriend and I have had a bit of a rocky 4 year relationship, we have broke up a couple times ...
  A: It is indeed hard to believe that children's names would be a make or break situation for him. That ...
Starting a relationship Over8/8/2009
  Q: I met my boyfriend in March online. I drove from OH to PA to meet him. Things went really well we ...
  A: Tiffany, I am glad you are reaching out. I feel your struggle. Your words cry out angst and worry, ...
Am i Going to Be Hurt?8/5/2009
  Q: this is my first time asking anyone for help in the department.. and i don't know i can get help.. ...
  A: Amber, I can certainly appreciate your concern. The fact that your ex cheated does not help your ...
something is missing in my relationship7/29/2009
  Q: I've been in this relationship for almost 6yrs and we have a 2yr old child together.My partner has ...
  A: What is really neat here is how you recognize him being a "wonderful person, a great father".... and ...
Am I losing him?7/27/2009
  Q: I have been stupid and jealous towards a girl who is in love with my boyfriend. I know he wouldn’t ...
  A: Wow Jess! I appreciate your honesty and that must be difficult. In your shoes, I too would have ...
back on track7/24/2009
  Q: I've been in a relationship for two and a half years. It's been kindof rocky. We have quite a few ...
  A: I am glad you are reaching out Laurie. I would first want to learn more about that "not looking B4 ...
a friend with a crush7/22/2009
  Q: This isn't a question about a dating relationship. I was wondering if you could help me understand ...
  A: I appreciate your concern with your friend. It sounds like this has been a meaningful friendship ...
Don't know what to do anymore7/19/2009
  Q: I started dating this guy about over a year ago. I have never had a serious relationship, I am now ...
  A: So Becky, what you are saying is that you know he makes time for others and could make more for you. ...
Lust is gone7/18/2009
  Q: I have been with my partner for 4 years. We aren't engaged, and I am starting to despise him for it. ...
  A: I'm sorry Hayley. That cannot be a positive feeling. Again, maybe it is how he is hearing it. He ...
possessive behaviour7/17/2009
  Q: Well i'm 19 and i've been with my girlfriend for nearly 10 months. Things are going well but i feel ...
  A: Well, first let me say how positive it is that you are recognizing your behavior as a concern. Have ...
Inconsistencies7/15/2009
  Q: For the last few years one particular guy and I have been orbiting in and out of each other's lives. ...
  A: Aurelia, Clearly you are pretty insightful here. Long-distance relationships have additional ...
Don't know what to do anymore7/14/2009
  Q: I started dating this guy about over a year ago. I have never had a serious relationship, I am now ...
  A: Becky, it is clear to me that you care about him and are invested. We need to find a way to connect ...
Don't know what to do anymore7/11/2009
  Q: I started dating this guy about over a year ago. I have never had a serious relationship, I am now ...
  A: I am sorry Becky. I hear your pain and investment. The fact that this appears to be that first ...
confused?7/10/2009
  Q: I have been with my guy for 4 years and we have 2 kids together. He has been really mean to me ...
  A: I am glad you are reaching out. He may need to as well. His behavior may be a way of attempting to ...
Inconsistencies7/9/2009
  Q: For the last few years one particular guy and I have been orbiting in and out of each other's lives. ...
  A: Yes. This does sound confusing. I also share your concern that you had the feeling / need to check ...

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