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How to Work Out Arguments With a Loved One/Questions Answered by Expert Kay Lewis
| Subject | Date Asked |
| boyfriend struggles with maturity issues | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: To give some background info, my boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over 8 months. This ... A: There is nothing you can do to change another person's behavior. They have to change on their own. ... | |
| Advice | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: So here's my situation: I am 22 years old, and I just graduated college. I've been dating this ... A: 1. My first idea is that most people would not bother to think this treatment is tolerable. I ... | |
| What should I do about my boyfriend's behavior? | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I previously moved in with my boyfriend after living four hours apart. We decided it would be best ... A: I've recieved several question about this issue and the answer remains the same. There seems to be ... | |
| bf troubles | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: well basically like everyone else..im having boyfriend issues!we have been dating each other since ... A: Sorry, you can't make someone change. He will have to change himself, IF and when he wants to do ... | |
| does this count as abuse? | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: Me and my husband had an argument this morning and he got really abusive and started calling me ... A: Often abusers do show shame for their abuse when it first starts. Then as they get comfortable with ... | |
| Correction for "is it over?" | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend has been dating for about 6 months now, 2 years all together considering that we ... A: Well, I'm not sure that ending it will make you feel sad instead of making you feel relief. If you ... | |
| what happened? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm a doctor and I recently met a man online who was a lawyer. He was very handsome and smart and ... A: I would think that is the same thing. You won't give him a one night stand, so he would go to the ... | |
| what happened? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm a doctor and I recently met a man online who was a lawyer. He was very handsome and smart and ... A: My instinct is that there must be some information about him that makes for dirty stories and he ... | |
| Boyfriend lying | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: My b/f and I have been together for 14 months, living together for about a year. We are both 30, ... A: Many people have communications problems that put them in negative situations. It says a lot ... | |
| Constant Arguing | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together almost 2 years. And up until the end of last summer we got ... A: You have thought out the issues and defined the problem very well. Admitting your part in the ... | |
| relationship break down | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I have had an on and off relationship with my ex girlfriend since we were 15yr/old, we are both now ... A: You are correct that this is something that takes time and has do be handled with care. "The proof ... | |
| Breaking down emotional wall | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend started holding in his emotions in 9th grade when he was transferred to a new school. ... A: I've heard a well experience counselor say something about this topic. She was said this to a woman ... | |
| My boyfriend keeps breaking his promises | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I figure first I will give some background so I can receive a better answer. So I have been with my ... A: Here's an opportunity for you to learn some things. The knowledge you gain from this experience may ... | |
| always argumentaing about the same thing | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: Hello, I am engaged to a man who is genuinely a very gentleman: responsible and kind. He is a dream ... A: Don't marry him. This man is abusive. I've put part of an article below. It explains different ... | |
| unsupportive husband? | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem at work. I am demoralized with what is happening at work and my husband knows about ... A: It seems he has a dream of living a certain lifestyle and it's difficult for him to let go of the ... | |
| Mother/Son-in-law conflict | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Ongoing issues with son-in-law has arrived with his banning me from going to their home. He ... A: What would be the goal of having your husband talk to him? Unfortunately, your daughter is the only ... | |
| Convincing parents to let me skip a grade. | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: My parents held me back in 6th grade for age reasons... To tell you the truth, I'm miserable... I ... A: Well, apparently there is more to the reason why they held you back. It's not just age. I know you ... | |
| Convincing parents to let me skip a grade. | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: My parents held me back in 6th grade for age reasons... To tell you the truth, I'm miserable... I ... A: So they waited all the way until 6th grade to hold you back for age reasons. My best guess is there ... | |
| Pre-argument advise | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Kay, I suppose I'm looking for ways to confront someone in a healthy way. I suspect my husband of ... A: That's interesting. A condom wrapper in the ashtray where everyone, including his children, can ... | |
| how to make my boyfriends accept what i mean | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a boyfriend whom I really love and I think he feels the same things toward me. But one thing ... A: 1. You said you don't know if your boyfriend really loves you. He has not made it clear to you ... | |
| accusations and misconstruals | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have lived together in an apartment for over a year now. We are in the process of ... A: Relocating is stressful. Each of you is going through your own stress. This is the most likely ... | |
| Daughter engaged after one week | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: My step daughter just turned 21 in January. To give you a bit of background her mom left when she ... A: I suggest trying to help her. Don't hide the fact that you are against the marriage and that you ... | |
| Daughter engaged after one week | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My step daughter just turned 21 in January. To give you a bit of background her mom left when she ... A: My question is what do we do? I think something else is going on. Your daughter may have decided ... | |
| dating dilemma | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: So, I been dating this guy for over 8 months. We see each other about once a week. We live about an ... A: I say he never was your boyfriend. Did he agree to be exclusive or just say he wanted to be with ... | |
| confused | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: i have been going out with my boyfriend for a year and 6 months. a while back we had broken up ... A: If you believe in him, then help him develop his interests. From there he can create his goals. ... | |
| Should I stay with or trust my boyfriend? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend has been through a lot together and I love him more than anything in the world. ... A: Unless he can decide for sure how to conduct himself, the situation is dangerous for all involved. ... | |
| Argument with Husband | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband sent me a text message that my phone would not download completely, so when he got home I ... A: 1. He didn't know the ex-girlfriend's intentions. She may have wanted to be with him and been ... | |
| anger over love | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 years old, and also my girlfriend. we been together for a year and nine months.and the ... A: I get the feeling she's not mad with you nearly as much as you think. Maybe you need to settle with ... | |
| jealousy is driving me mad. | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently got back together with an ex boyfriend, I used to be with for two years. We took a ... A: Your personal issues and his come together to create an unhealthy situation. You may not have low ... | |
| Can a man love another woman as if she is his sister?!? | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My spouse is living in another country and I'm going to be with him soon. It's about 2 yrs that our ... A: Well, tell her that men know what other men go through and you can see what's in his eyes. Because ... | |
| bickering...? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: So me and my bf have been together for 6 months now, things are going good, however lately we have ... A: Prevention is the best medicine. Communicate openly and often about various topics BEFORE they ... | |
| Don't know what to do | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 36 yrs of age, and I have been in a serious relation ship for 3 months now with a 30 yr old ... A: I'm sure she was hurt by you giving her an excuse and not talking to her. She may be so hurt that ... | |
| we cant seem to get along anymore. | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Me and my fiance have been together for afew years and it seems that all we do is fight over ... A: Something must be aggravating him. It's probably no the little things you described in your letter ... | |
| lies, how to forgive | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: my b/f of 10 yrs (we had planned to marry wedding was put off due to parents being ill) lied about ... A: "based on the person he is" ....He lied and only apologized because he was sorry that he got caught. ... | |
| long distance relationship in trouble | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now. We are both 19 but I'm a older. He lives ... A: Are you sure he is not working? How does he pay his expenses, party and spend time with friends and ... | |
| long distance relationship in trouble | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now. We are both 19 but I'm a older. He lives ... A: Maybe the two of you can make some rules for this discussion. For instance, a rule could be that ... | |
| long distance relationship in trouble | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now. We are both 19 but I'm a older. He lives ... A: It seems he knows what is going wrong in the relationship. That makes me wonder why you don't know ... | |
| Trust | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My fiance finds it suspicious when Other guys are around me. My brother's best friend comes and ... A: Trust is something earned over time. If you have been trustworthy all along, then there is nothing ... | |
| i am confused | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend we are together from past one and half years and we are friends from like 4 ... A: The basic argument here is that you are requesting that he fill your need for attention from him and ... | |
| work out arguments | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: My story is very long and complicated so please plase bear with me. I have been looking for a ... A: That was a long time ago. It's probably not such a big deal to her. Focus on starting a new ... | |
| family issues | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Kay so I'm 15 and me and my dad had to move in with my grandparents for safety, financial and ... A: There may be nothing you can do to change anyone's mind about her. They've known her longer than ... | |
| Break Up | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 years of age, and was with my fiance for 6 months. she proposed to me after we had been ... A: She should be able to spend time with friends. Your cousin and her friends only helped your ... | |
| Constant fighting with my husband.. | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: me and my husband have been to gather for 3 years and we got married May 9th 2009. In other words we ... A: This question was sent to the question pool weeks ago but has not been answered yet. A possible ... | |
| boyfriend fighting with dad | 6/28/2009 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend are in this arguement with my father.my dad went threw my draw and found used ... A: This argument is only between you and your dad. Anything your boyfriend has to say will not end the ... | |
| Trust | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend went through my phone and found a text between me and a guy friend that I have been ... A: There is nothing you can do to make him trust you. He has to let your actions over a period of time ... | |
| Parent vs. Kids Fights KIND OF URGENT | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I had a very hard time today-- after I fought with my mom and she still isn't forgiving me. Here is ... A: This seems to be a case of confusion. You treated your mom as you would treat a friend and that is ... | |
| 3 years and an X prob? | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend (33) and I (26) have been together for about 3 years. He is a very faithful guy never ... A: You already know he has innocent contact with his ex's and that he prefers not to be good friends ... | |
| I keep screwing up a great relationship | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for 8 years and have had more good times than bad. 3 days ago ... A: There are many steps that need to be taken in this situation. 1. You MUST trust HER ability to ... | |
| I keep screwing up a great relationship | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for 8 years and have had more good times than bad. 3 days ago ... A: To resolve the arguement, you will have to ask your girlfriend what will make things better. The ... | |
| my boyfriend feels tied down.. | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: how do i make my boyfriend not feel smothered and tied down? we have a long past of about two years. ... A: Spending time together is important for bonding and developing trust. Also, not wanting to spend ... | |
| Should we end it? | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: My question is should my boyfriend and I end our relationship. We've been dating for 6 months and we ... A: Before you conclude that your boyfriend wants to end the relationship, find out what actually is on ... | |
| dunno if i cant trust my boyfriend and friend? | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Ok so I've been dating my bf for about 9months now. I've been friends with my "friend" for a few ... A: Are they really grinding on each other? If they are then, you are not overthinking. If this friend ... | |
| toning-down arguments | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I think writing this might be good for me, maybe I will answer my own question. I am 30 years old, ... A: The best thing to do is stop using those negative tactics. For every sarcastic, offensive or ... | |
| Who should be named beneficiary | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with my partner for almost 2 years. He was one of my best friends ... A: You should consult an attorney. If you are not legally married to him, his relatives can contest ... | |
| Question | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Ok so I have been in a marriage like relationship for a couple years. We live together and will ... A: I have to wonder if it is a lot of stupid things you fight about or one big issue that is being ... | |
| Apologize | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I was with my friends and my girlfriend and I was drinking. I just couldn't stop and as a ... A: You must put actions behind your words. Show her proof of what you say. Don't simply apologize and ... | |
| Questionable Relationship | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Someone at a local church told me about a guy who has a social group, so I participated in some of ... A: Your lack of response would signify one of three things. Either you are 1. very busy, 2. completely ... | |
| rape and my boyfriend | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I was recently raped...it sucked...but my boyfriend has been acting very strange, how does he feel? ... A: For sure he wishes he was there to protect you. And he knows he can't burden you with many of the ... | |
| relationship | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I've dating this guy for almost two months. When we first met we would talk for hours, and when we ... A: Wow, an 18 year old with his own acreage. THAT'S INCREDIBLE. You definitely can't force someone to ... | |
| trust problems from past relationships are affecting my current relationship | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: im 18 years old now, i was with a guy for two years we never did anything but kiss till we was ... A: You can get rid of some fears by facing them. You don't have to go through the situation in real ... | |
| Different email address! | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Kay! Sorry to inconvenience you, I gave you an email I have lost the password to! Please kindly ... A: My dear, I think he wants to talk but is afraid that way too much emotion will come out. It's not ... | |
| Communication and Self Esteem | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee of two years had a hard upbringing, and suffers much mental anguish over it. He is ... A: My dear, I think he wants to talk but is afraid that way too much emotion will come out. It's not ... | |
| motorcycle | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: i just want to know how to get a motorcycle and for her not to blow up about it A: I am sorry that the information in the past three emails did not help. As I said, since I don't ... | |
| motorcycle | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: so along with this, my relationship with my girlfriend has been rocky from the start. We fight a ... A: I am sorry that she will blame you for the instability. Surely, you both have contributed to it. ... | |
| motorcycle | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: so along with this, my relationship with my girlfriend has been rocky from the start. We fight a ... A: The only way I could answer these questions effectively is if I knew your girlfriend very well. ... | |
| staying together with my love | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together for a while and are in love completely but were often ... A: Are you two really together or do you just WANT PEOPLE TO THINK YOU ARE? One thing is for sure, if ... | |
| It's complicated, but I want him back...but should I | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I've started dating this guy that I've known for about 10 years. We've only been dating for 3 ... A: It's better to wait until he has recovered from the shock of recent occurrences. Only after he's ... | |
| relationship with my girl claims she happy but we argue everyday should i break up with her | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: my name is Daniel first of i start off saying i'm with a girl and me and her been in a relationship ... A: I think she does not feel your past is a hindrance to your future. I'm sure if you have gently ... | |
| obsessive of the past | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Let me give a bit of background to start. My boyfriend and I dated in high school (nothing serious ... A: This is not an competitiveness or an obsession with the past. Each of you has and individual issue ... | |
| arguements | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: "okay well me and my girlfriend have been together for a year now and lately for some odd reason we ... A: It does not always have to happen. You two have to learn to communicate better as a couple. From ... | |
| How to get rid of tension? | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Me and my babys daddy have been together for over 2 years. He's cheated on me in the past and i ... A: Below are articles that can help both of you get rid of the tension. There are many self help books ... | |
| trust issues with boyfriend | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 and a half years. We have had rocky moments, but lately ... A: 1. You are not his mother. Your job is not to reprimand him for doing every little thing you ... | |
| My girlfriend and I had an argument | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Okay, I'm a senoir in high school and am really involved in athletics. I'm on the wrestling team, ... A: I am not sure there is anything you can do. She has to learn to move the relationship forward after ... | |
| need help | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been dating my girlfriend for a year and 2 months now... she cheated on me before with ... A: Most likely the problem is both of you. Yes, she cheated and now you distrust her. But there was ... | |
| Relationship: Making it work | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Im currently in a relationship now, for almost 2 years however, my boyfriend and I seem to always be ... A: There is a fundamental problem with your fighting style. As a couple you ignore problems that need ... | |
| help me understand | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I along with my son live with my parents for financial reasons.We also have a cat ... A: Well, I can't really judge whether his cat was in danger. He may not have liked the way your ... | |
| Me | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: That last respons was written by a 14 year old. My Birthday is September 20th, I am going to be 15. ... A: I am so sorry. This is a FAMILY COUNSELING ISSUE. You get help at school from the counselor. Your ... | |
| Life! | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: OKay. So I am 14. I am falling apart. my relationship with my parents is bad. I am adopted. ... A: First off, this report does not sound like it has been written by a 14 year old. But if you are ... | |
| clingyness | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I was obviously too clingy with my boyfriend and it resulted in him telling me that he needed space. ... A: No amount of trickery or perfume is going to fix this situation. I help people resolve arguments ... | |
| Break up | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I dated my boyfriend for 2 and a half years. We lived together for about a year and a half of it. We ... A: Does he feel that talking daily is included in the smothering? Hopefully he's not just talking to ... | |
| help!! | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: if on your girl friend birthday you avoid talking to her, and you were the last one to tell her ... A: Wow. That's not really a reason to stop talking to her. I think you should tell her your action ... | |
| Space needed | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: "My boyfriend told me he needed space. I respect his wishes and im going to try really hard to just ... A: Being apart is no solution to his problem. So to answer your original question, breaking up will ... | |
| Space needed | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: "My boyfriend told me he needed space. I respect his wishes and im going to try really hard to just ... A: No. In fact, it is in times of difficulty that sticking with the relationship and spending time ... | |
| RELATIONSHIP. | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: IM 36 AND DEVORCED TWICE.IM IN A NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH A DEVORCED MOTHER OF 4. WE BEEN DATING FOR ... A: I hope you don't lay that guilt trip on her...."SHOULD I MOVE ON AND JUST EXCEPT THAT IM NOT ... | |
| What can i do when girl is angry at me ? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I was working today at M&S and when i was on fitting room duty, this girl and i were talking about ... A: You will have to show respect for her heritage and her love for her heritage. I bet your joke was ... | |
| Boyfriend issues. | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I fight a lot while we're away at school. When we're home we are fine, because he ... A: This category is about HOW TO WORK OUT ARGUMENTS. The way to work out an argument is by talking ... | |
| In love with an unhappily married woman, and she with me | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm from West USA, 26years old man, shes 38 and from MidSouth. We have been dating over the ... A: I've seen it in the past few years. It is possible to pursue a divorce while your spouse is ... | |
| mum and dad | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: i get confused easily when my parents tell me to do alot of things at once.ive told them but they ... A: It sounds like you may not be doing things at the time they need to be done. Instead, you wait ... | |
| w | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I am 25 and I have been with my boyfriend (living together) for the past 2 years, he is 33. We dont ... A: If he wants to go, let him go. It's better for the both of you. Sometimes you have to let people go ... | |
| Relationship drama | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: :) I know this is long but this issue is complex and it wouldn’t be realistic if I removed essential ... A: I would receive feedback from him and wish him well in his life WITHOUT ME. I'm saying that if you ... | |
| Relationship drama | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: :) I know this is long but this issue is complex and it wouldn’t be realistic if I removed essential ... A: A 6 month break during which he has been avoiding you IS a break up. You two have been broken up ... | |
| Relationship drama | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: :) I know this is long but this issue is complex and it wouldn’t be realistic if I removed essential ... A: It sounds like you wasted three years. I wouldn't meet him because he's gonna give B.S. answers. ... | |
| stress | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a question about how to handle a situation. My girlfriend and i are in our early 30's and ... A: The best thing to do is sit down with your girlfriend and develop a plan to handle the situation. ... | |
| Will he divorce me now? | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: NOTE:If you have answered this before then don't answer this one.No rude comments.Please read it ... A: Corrina, this category is about resolving arguments with a loved one. You have not presented an ... | |
| Husband Judgmental and Over Controlling | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a Christian and so is my husband. Overall, he's a great, supportive husband in the four years ... A: Definitely, each of you contributes to the problem. Arguing is a natural part of a relationship. ... | |
| Trying to work out what I do next? | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: Back history: I had a very loving relationship with my ex boyfriend, it ended over a year ago. We ... A: If I could make him begin a renewed friendship with you, I would. It seems he decided to be serious ... | |
| trust issues | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: About six weeks ago. My girlfriend and I took a break from our two year plus relationship. While ... A: She will have to go through her emotions about the situation. You can not and should not rush that. ... | |
| boyfriend troubles | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: ive bin with my boyfriend on and off for 2 and a half year now. hes 19 and im 18.we are totally ... A: You know that you can not control another person's behavior. You have been restricting him and he ... | |
| My boyfriends sister interfers in our relationship | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend’s sister has made me so angry I feel my head will blow up soon and I have this burning ... A: I couldn't tell you how to separate a man from his family. And he is the only person who can change ... | |
| Arguments with boyfriend | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Were good friends for about a year and a half before we got into a relationship. Both of us are in ... A: I suspect he was using your home as a vacation spot more than time to visit you. People who love ... | |
| No response from beloved | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am in love with a person born on the same day as me. He was my boss but gradually we got close. He ... A: It's odd that he never tried to contact you by telephone or have a date in person. I wonder if he ... | |
| Fighting | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I need your help on a couple of things. My girlfiend and I have been together for 2 years. We have ... A: In the respect your relationship is not different from a brother and sister relationship or ... | |
| Please Help!! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I last saw my boyfriend on thursday. On friday i tried to phone him but his phone just continued to ... A: I'm looking at the changes he's making in the relationship. 1. Respecting your and his need for ... | |
| Please Help!! | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I last saw my boyfriend on thursday. On friday i tried to phone him but his phone just continued to ... A: It's good you sent him that information in an email. Now he can take time to consider what you said ... | |
| Please Help!! | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I last saw my boyfriend on thursday. On friday i tried to phone him but his phone just continued to ... A: You are in a difficult situation. The key to a great relationship is communication. If he is not ... | |
| dissagreements and comunication | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Ok me and my girl are both 18 born on the same day we are seniors in high school and live an hour ... A: As you have stated, communication is very important. Writing is a form of communication. Without ... | |
| Is he selfish or am I wrong? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I will try to cut the story short. I have been with my guy for over half a year now.At the beginning ... A: Your one statement gave him a lot of information. 1. There is something fundamentally wrong with ... | |
| I was too controlling, we argued, and its over. | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Now be honest, the truth hurts, but I know what I want to hear, so why ask for it again. Me any my ... A: You will have to explain to her that you are working on doing better and show her your progress. ... | |
| I was too controlling, we argued, and its over. | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Now be honest, the truth hurts, but I know what I want to hear, so why ask for it again. Me any my ... A: It seems the problem here is not this specific situation but that you don't understand that, ... | |
| Am I too Jealous.. or has he made me this way? | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: THIS IS REALLY LONG! I need to tell the whole story to get a clear answer!! I have been seeing ... A: I always tell people to do the best they can with what they have. This may very well be what your ... | |
| Am I too Jealous.. or has he made me this way? | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: THIS IS REALLY LONG! I need to tell the whole story to get a clear answer!! I have been seeing ... A: It sounds like the relationship has gone too fast. You JUST started dating a little while ago. Did ... | |
| how to keep relation with boyfriend interesting | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: i have being going around with my boyfriend for around 3 months now.we both have great ... A: Practice talking more with people you know and people you see in public whose opinion you don't care ... | |
| Distrust | 10/6/2008 |
| 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: I think he simply does not have the heart to end the relationship. This does not mean that he wants ... | |
| he wants me to leave | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: i have been with my guy for 4 years this pass august. we have been common law for about 3 and a half ... A: Leaving a longterm relationship is difficult to do. He is having difficulty breaking off the ... | |
| i dnt kno wha to do | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: ...\aszxdfcvghbjnkbgvfc zsxdcfvgh xcvbhnsdfg sdfgdfg A: Now this is a question I have not received in the eleven years I have been doing volunteering. I ... | |
| What happened? | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: This is going to be long, but your the expert so please help me. I want to express to him how i have ... A: It is highly likely that he knows and understands how you feel. I think he has not decided what he ... | |
| Controlling mother | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I met this seemingly nice girl last week and found out she likes me alot(I am interested but before ... A: Actually, until you get to know this girl better and come to understand her personality and her ... | |
| im an idiot | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: So about three weeks ago I was bored on AIM (aol instant messanger) and decided to joke around with ... A: He thought you had forethought and self control but talking about hooking up with someone you don't ... | |
| Frustrated | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am dating a man that is very strong willed and sometimes thinks he does nothing wrong. He has a ... A: You can't. Why do you think you can control his behavior? Face the fact that he has not intention ... | |
| love verus sex | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: I am I'm successful Hispanic and I have been in a relationship with a Asian female 24 who still ... A: There is only one option in this situation and that is to do what is in the best interest of the ... | |
| q | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I came to the United States when I was 17 years old with my family from overseas. Now I am 31. ... A: I do understand that rules are very strict in your homeland. They are not so strict in America. ... | |
| husband help | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My husband and me have been married for a year and a half. We have through alot together and he has ... A: Have some other fathers talk to him about his concerns. It seems he is not focused. This is ... | |
| Non-existent sex life | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 42-yr-old single mom with a great boyfriend. He buys me dinner, brings me flowers, respects my ... A: You should seriously consider anything you may be overlooking. Does he REALLY like you ... | |
| Girlfriend and her family culture | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I am 32m successful Hispanic and I have been in a relationship with a Asian female 24 who still ... A: The decision is made. If she thinks your kids won't add value to her life, you must move on. She ... | |
| My boyfriend won't ever argue | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: How can I deal with my boyfriend (10 years together) who bails out of every argument by saying "I ... A: Find out what he thinks of arguing and more specifically what he thinks of you two arguing. He may ... | |
| very wierd best friend relationship | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I asked my best friend to date me 8 months ago, she said no. Oddly, we have now become closer than ... A: I have seen this situation before. You will have to treat her like anyone else you like that did ... | |
| marriage disagreements | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I am 30 and wife is 32 and been married almost 4 years with 1 11 year old step daughter. To make ... A: You two need to discuss how you will handle arguments. There needs to be an agreement on what ... | |
| help me asap | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Ok so over the past two months me and this boy became very close i feel like we had something I ... A: Your story sounds sweet on the surface. But when I look below the surface I see a guy who wants a ... | |
| I hurt my girlfriend very badly | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and so is my girlfriend. She and I have been together for a good long time. For a ... A: Get together with her and work on the issues that you brought up to her. Figure up possible ... | |
| at a dead end | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm 20 and my girlfriend is 19. We've had a few arguments but this is probably the worst so far. We ... A: You two miss each other greatly when you are apart. The arguments are symptomatic of that. Find ... | |
| Please help! | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I am in quite the predicament here and I hope you can offer me some advice. I am a proud and strong ... A: One thing is for sure, it's very easy to be religious in jail. It will be more difficult for him ... | |
| Fiance Friend & I are not getting along | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are getting married next May. Were very happy however he wants his friend whos a ... A: Her jealousy is expected. All his friends may have feelings about how his life will change. She ... | |
| Pregnant girlfriend | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Well, three years I met this girl who became my best friend, and then about six months later we ... A: You have no legal right here. And a child should be with their parent. I think it is best that you ... | |
| making things right with my ex | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend and i have been together for 19 months now. days ago she broke up with me. At the ... A: I believe all you can do is wait and hope she forgives you. Meanwhile you could improve your ... | |
| Should I stay or go | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been with what i thought was my soul mate for 3 years now and it has had its ups and downs ... A: Ask him what he wants from you. If he needs a couple days to think about it or to get the nerve to ... | |
| Should I stay or go | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been with what i thought was my soul mate for 3 years now and it has had its ups and downs ... A: It sounds like he is not happy, yet he isn't discussing it with you. Since you have no clue what is ... | |
| How to break-up and not feel guilty? | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I started dating an older guy about 3months ago.I am 24 he is 32. He told me that he was an ... A: Let your anger about being lied to be your guide. You have a right to your feelings and a right to ... | |
| i dont no what to do anymore? | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: ok so i have been dating my boyfriend for about 4 years now. He has a very bad anger problem and i ... A: Check to see if there are any colleges that offer counseling to the general public. Many colleges ... | |
| lying | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: First off, thank you so much for taking the time to answer this. I really need advice and answers. ... A: You brought home strangers from the beach. The group of strangers included guys. You did not ... | |
| I don't know what to do | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for almost 4 months (not that long I know) I'm 19 and he's ... A: You are not confused. You don't want to be in pain. Who can blame you? Unfortunately, you won't ... | |
| fed up | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I am in my early 40s and my boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. We currently live in my ... A: Addiction is not my expertise. Please go to the Alcoholics Anonymous page and find a support group ... | |
| my parnter always starts arguments when we go out/see friends | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have been with my parnter for almost 2 years. my parnter does not work and i cannot at the moment ... A: If you can't go on like this, don't. You already made your decision. The more difficult part is ... | |
| Hmm. | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: Well to make a long story short, I'm 20 he's 21, we've been together for three years. The first two ... A: If you could control him, there would be something you could do. In this kind of situation, he has ... | |
| cheating | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend and i have been together for a little over 1 1/2. we already have a 10 month old son ... A: There are three things to do in order to move on. 1. Each of you needs to stop bringing up past ... | |
| Boyfriend is very secretive with this phone | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend is sneaky with his phone, Im not allowed to see it because he needs to keep his ... A: He's hiding for a reason. What part of his manhood would be in jeopardy if you saw his telephone ... | |
| Kay Please Help! THANK U!!!! | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: First of all thank you so much for taking in my question. I am under a lot of duress, and issues. My ... A: I think the question is what is your deal. He and his friend were having a private conversation. ... | |
| I need help | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I really need your help. i'm 24 and i live alone in Sarajevo, 50km away from my parents, friends and ... A: I know that you loved the person he used to be. The truth is that you don't love the person he is ... | |
| I have a question | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem, my girlfriend of ten years and I decided yesterday to take a break. She has ... A: It sounds like this relationship has not been healthy or happy in about four years. There was ... | |
| Boyfriend seems slow to accept responsibility | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been living together for a few years now. In the beginning of our ... A: He is not one of your special children to help via therapy. He is your boyfriend. That means he ... | |
| family issues | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i dated for almost 6 months. were both 24. she was looking to get married. ... A: I think that family visits are very important to her. They indicate preparation for marriage in her ... | |
| MAD ALL THE TIME FOR NO REASON | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: My husband is always mad at me and when I ask him why he just wont talk to me then when a couple ... A: You may want to offer him alternative ways to explain his anger. For example he could write it ... | |
| Arguements over nothing | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: Can you please help me. I have been in a relationship for the past 7 months. Right now we trying to ... A: You probably feel a little empty cause you keep denying what you think and feel as you are trying to ... | |
| What should i do? | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I and my bf have been dating almost 1 year and we got along pretty well until his mum made up some ... A: He's not making his own decision or taking a stand. When he's with you, he agrees with you. When ... | |
| I was young then, an idiot now | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I am sorry for wasting your valuable time since I'm just a messed up person trying to get advice ... A: The real question here is why have you not done anything to improve your situation. You say you ... | |
| Lusting husband | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who has a husband that looks intently at other women in her prescense. She is tired ... A: You just said it. She can not change him and he will not stop. If he is unwilling to admit there ... | |
| ex | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend broke up with me 2 months ago. i keep trying to get a reason from her, but she ... A: I don't know her. Since she did not give you the answer to these questions you will never know the ... | |
| A Break Up | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: my name is Michael and about 6 months ago I was on the Sunshine Coast and I was looking for a ... A: I really couldn't tell you how to get her back. But if you even want to be friends with her, you ... | |
| 2 issues | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: you answered my last question with: "I just took her at her word about you not coming into her job. ... A: Yep. Dude, now that you mention all these details, I can say she simply never did have romantic ... | |
| mom and daughter - grown people | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: BACKGROUND: Most of the time Stacy (54 years old) goes ALONE to the 99 cent store to buy the ... A: Surely this does not sound like a situation between two older adults. I do think that Stacey's mom ... | |
| 2 issues | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: you answered my last question with: "I just took her at her word about you not coming into her job. ... A: Now, we are in business. It seems she has difficulty expressing her needs. It could be her own ... | |
| relationship | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I've been dating this guy for 9 months now. He hasn't asked me to be his girlfriend yet cause he ... A: You two have differing definitions of how a relationship should go. On the other hand, he has ... | |
| Wow... | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: I am in the bad situation: My boyfriend now views family, marriage, sex, and relationships as bad. ... A: I think he is on a journey you can not comprehend. He has emotional problems that made him do all ... | |
| How to work through finding out my 15 yr old just lost her Virginity | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: 40 yr old mom of 5 in desperate need of input and guidence & support. I was having a sit down talk ... A: The best way to work through this situation is to arm her with information. Your child needs to ... | |
| Maybe we are not right for each other!?! | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been with my boyfriend for 4 years now. I moved from the midwest to live on the west coast in ... A: He's got problems that he needs to resolve on his own. It is not that you two aren't meant for each ... | |
| me and my mother | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a question. Me and my mother got into an argument about 2 weeks ago and we're still not ... A: Find her and apologize. Also, try to understand her view and your nephews father's view of how you ... | |
| 2 issues | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i dated for 6 months. were both 25. i never thought i did anything wrong, and she ... A: I just took her at her word about you not coming into her job. It would have revealed that she is ... | |
| 2 issues | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i dated for 6 months. were both 25. i never thought i did anything wrong, and she ... A: First we have to consider the fact that I don't have all the details of the relationship and we ... | |
| Relationship Question | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: ..I have a relationship question and I hope you can help me. I met an amazing guy online line 2 ... A: I agree with him that once you saw the relationshp becoming deeper, you should have told the truth. ... | |
| Comunication Skills | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I need an advice. I've been in a relationship for 6 years with a great guy, he’s respectful, ... A: Many mama's boys are willing to discuss problems or even argue about problems. You fiance' simply ... | |
| me and my boyfriend | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend hasnt talked to for 9 days because we got into a fight ithrew eggnogg in his face and ... A: Don't participate in manipulation. Practice restraint and leave him alone so you can devise a ... | |
| me and my boyfriend | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: my boyfriend hasnt talked to for 9 days because we got into a fight ithrew eggnogg in his face and ... A: Give him at least another week. Then offer him several suggestions on alternative ways to express ... | |
| no life of his own | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been with this guy for 2 yrs 7 months (our anniversary is today actually). I love him so ... A: He's not ready to be on his own. Many people are very family oriented. They prefer to stick close ... | |
| spouse's lack of information | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I think it's good manners but the hubbs disagrees. When the phone rings, and we are both home, and ... A: The problem is not so simple. You two have a general communication problem. I bet there is other ... | |
| Getting married | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am currently engaged to be married. When I first got engaged last year my family was excited about ... A: I am sure you know plenty of ways to express yourself nicely. Just choose one. The key here is to ... | |
| Getting married | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am currently engaged to be married. When I first got engaged last year my family was excited about ... A: Once you get married, there will be many decisions you make that your family will disagree with. ... | |
| my boo | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: i am being a jerk and i don't know what to do cuz i love her so much and i need her more then ... A: I can feel your pain. I will need more information in order to help you. But in general I would ... | |
| Boyfriend Troubles | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been going out with this person and i thought things would be great because he is older than ... A: It all depends on the topic of the argument related to your health. Is he giving you good advice ... | |
| jealous girlfriend | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: First of all thank you for your time in helping me with this. I am a 60 year old grandmother and ... A: I understand. Basically, when you are able to communicate with him, you will only be sending a ... | |
| jealous girlfriend | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: First of all thank you for your time in helping me with this. I am a 60 year old grandmother and ... A: You never know if a relationship like this is just a phase or mistake that could last 15 years. In ... | |
| Help | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: well... For the past 3 years there has been this girl in my school who i have like alot and was ... A: I am sorry, Daniel, but I think it's best to leave this dating situation alone until she gets ... | |
| Help | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: well... For the past 3 years there has been this girl in my school who i have like alot and was ... A: Nobody should jump from liking someone to being in a commited relationship. It takes time to find ... | |
| Emails and lying.. | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Ok, first I want to thank you for your time. I met a girl at a sports league who instantly stole my ... A: Once at a point that you can't handle another big break up, it's time to take care of yourself. You ... | |
| Chronic Fighting with Boyfriend | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for over 7 years. We are currently living together and have been ... A: You are correct about focusing on many other relationships. Become active with several other ... | |
| Chronic Fighting with Boyfriend | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for over 7 years. We are currently living together and have been ... A: I know what you mean. Don't sit around feeling unloved. Get engaged in new activities with old and ... | |
| brother and mother conflict | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: My younger brother is in a relationship in which he has taken on the role of "father" to a two year ... A: It is completely possible for you to support your brother and continue a relationship with him while ... | |
| He constantly frustrates me!! | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I (I'm 20, he's 22) have been together for a year, and been living together for a ... A: These are all symptoms not the basic problem. I can't tell what the problem is from this writing. ... | |
| Relationship | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm doing just fine.I'm going through a great challenge.I have been dating a separated man for the ... A: Your suspicion is enough to make a person break up a relationship. Drop that. Your relationship ... | |
| ex girlfriend | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: i dated my girlfriend for 5 months. everything seemed fine, and then all of a sudden she said she ... A: Every woman is different. But yes, if problems never occurred in a long term relationshp, you ... | |
| ex girlfriend | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: i dated my girlfriend for 5 months. everything seemed fine, and then all of a sudden she said she ... A: She probably had needs that were not being met. That happens when thoughts, needs and problems are ... | |
| brother and mother conflict | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My younger brother is in a relationship in which he has taken on the role of "father" to a two year ... A: I am afraid he may be in over his head. His girlfriend might have some issues that are difficult ... | |
| brother and mother conflict | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: My younger brother is in a relationship in which he has taken on the role of "father" to a two year ... A: Your family may be treating the child differently because they don't know her well. Unfortunately ... | |
| Me and my girlfriend arnt connecting | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to sum it up for you. Me and my girlfriend have been together for 3years now. When we ... A: If she is able to do so, the two of you should sit for a long talk. During the talk you should ... | |
| Should this be Goodbye? | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband David and I have been married now for about 3 months. When I first started dating him I ... A: It definity takes more than six weeks to get to know a person. And knowing them well plays a huge ... | |
| First few months of marriage | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I just got married in October this year and it seems that we've been fighting ... A: All couples fight a lot in the first couple years of marriage. It's an adjustment period. Each of ... | |
| arguing ALL the time | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend have been together for about 6 months and i feel about him more than i have ... A: There may be something big bothering him that he has not told you. Holding in feelings will make ... | |
| Gf being unreasonable/ Confusing me with her ex? | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help on this one here goes! I'm 23, male. About 2 months back I met a girl in a ... A: I don't see a clear reason for her behavior in what you have typed. She could be going through any ... | |
| losing my friend..... | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I’m 18 years old, in college, and I have been having a great time so far. This is my first year in ... A: Maybe Lamonts behavior has more to do with him than you. He is confused about his love life. Don't ... | |
| Compromise | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: My question is do you think it is fair for a man to ask a woman to marry him, with the expectation ... A: Why would you think it does? Your beliefs are not his beliefs and you can't force them on him. ... | |
| marriage questions | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: ok we moved from nd to ga -- he is unemployeed right now poss has a pt job coming now -- before we ... A: Here is a resource for people addicted to pornography and sex. ... | |
| marriage questions | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: ok we moved from nd to ga -- he is unemployeed right now poss has a pt job coming now -- before we ... A: There is no way in the world that you can control his behavior. Taking his web cam and anything ... | |
| Being Good Enough | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jessica. My (boy) friends name is Jonathan... I'm seventeen and he is eighteen... I'm ... A: The way you live your life is proof of whether you are living for youself. Even if you tried to ... | |
| Being Good Enough | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My name is Jessica. My (boy) friends name is Jonathan... I'm seventeen and he is eighteen... I'm ... A: You need to become better able to handle stress. You need to create good coping habits and make ... | |
| Follow up | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Your answer: You need to actually change so you can stop messing up in the first place. It is not ... A: It seems like you have found a starting point. Define what actually went wrong in the relationship. ... | |
| Follow up question... | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Your answer: "You need to actually change so you can stop messing up in the first place. It is not ... A: You are exactly right. Yes, people in relationships do forgive and accept each other as they are. ... | |
| Boyfriend questions. | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me out a little. My boyfriend and I have been dating about 1.5 years and we ... A: Most likely the arguing comes from frustration. Each of you may be frustrated by the seperation, ... | |
| Arguments among friends | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure if you are the right person to ask but hopefully you can give me some insight. My ... A: I'm thinking that each of you was going through stressful times when the arguing started. Now that ... | |
| conflicting interests? | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and have been in a wonderful relationship with the love of my life for the past 6 ... A: As you said this is all part of the adjustment phase. The arguing is normal. As you create a new ... | |
| boyfriend | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: i have no idea what to do in my situation...my boyfriend is upset that i went out with a black guy ... A: I hate to tell you this, but you can't solve his problems. He either leaves the issue alone and ... | |
| How to move forward | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I seem to be stuck in a difficult place because I believe that he still blames me for ... A: He just wishes everyone would get along. His family has a culture very different from yours. This ... | |
| the boyfriend | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I would just like an outside perspective on the situation with my boyfriend. For the last 9 ... A: It sounds like you have more on your schedule than he does. So he has time to spend with friends ... | |
| Between a rock and a hard place | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I have been with my girlfriend for almost 2 years now. I feel she might be the one which I will ... A: Physical attraction has a real impact on relationships. It's undeniable. I think the reason you ... | |
| I let too much out the bag how do I fix this situation? | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have been dating a little over a year, I'm 24 and he's 26. What happens is that ... A: It seems your difficulty is that you have a lack of people to hang out with. Of course you miss ... | |
| Boyfirend trouble | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I am 22 and my partner is 39. We have a 18month daughter and trying for another. He asked my if we ... A: Your answer did not include him at all. It was all about you having another child. The answer you ... | |
| Can these differences be surpassed? | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: a little history: I'm in a relationship that just passed it's one year mark. After two months of ... A: No fatal flaws or gender diferences here. You just have differing likes and dislikes. No couple ... | |
| How much to care? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I've been married for almost a year now, and I'm running into a problem with my wife: Any time we ... A: Don't women usually love to talk about the problems? what does this say about me? No. second, ... | |
| Why does he always have to be right? | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: Ok, stupid as it may sound, any time I say anything that is not "great" about him, he gets defensive ... A: I am soooo sorry. The behavior must have put me on the wrong track. Here are some thoughts. 1. Is ... | |
| Why does he always have to be right? | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: Ok, stupid as it may sound, any time I say anything that is not "great" about him, he gets defensive ... A: In similar situations, it turns out the child actually wants to improve relations with the parent. ... | |
| DRAMA | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a boyfriend that i have been with for about a year and a half now. About 3 months after i met ... A: He is scared by your depression. If you are still attending counseling, take him with you. Discuss ... | |
| im confuzed bout my gf | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: me and my gf ( both 15 )hv had an argument about 2 weeks ago so we went to seein eachother once a ... A: I think she may want some space. The loving text is a good sign. You could ask her directly if ... | |
| Problems With Sick Mother | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I am hoping for some advice with an ongoing conflict between my Mum, my husband and I. My husband ... A: If there is no way they can get along, then the solution may be to move out until you deliver the ... | |
| pet issues | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: I am an engaged 25 year old 4th year medical student. I live with my fiance and we have dated for 2 ... A: Most people I know somehow put their dog on a long chain in their back yard. That way the dog can ... | |
| 20 year old needs help | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My son who just turned 20 has had a long term relationship with a girl 5 years to be exact. In ... A: I do understand your concern. The true issue at hand is not these relationships or his education. ... | |
| 20 year old needs help | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: My son who just turned 20 has had a long term relationship with a girl 5 years to be exact. In ... A: He seems depressed about the breakup and depressed about the prospect of a successful relationship ... | |
| My Girlfriend | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a couple of issues with my girlfriend. First of all she seems to get a kick out of ... A: She seems emotionally immature. Only experience and education will mature her. You would have to ... | |
| husband throwing fits | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: been married for 43 yrs.,Had my two grandsons spend two weeks visiting and at the last four days my ... A: It sounds like he needs some type of counseling or medical help. Some physical illnesses make ... | |
| Fiance hates me looking good | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: My fiance seems to totally against anything I have done or plan to do in the future to remain ... A: I did not mean to be insulting. I was attempting to point out the differences and why they could ... | |
| Fiance hates me looking good | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: My fiance seems to totally against anything I have done or plan to do in the future to remain ... A: He wants to grow older gracfuly and enjoy the natural way that God made things. He wants to get his ... | |
| Wife insecured | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been married seven months and going through some jealousy issue. For the past months my wife ... A: That is another issue you should discuss with her. The chemical changes in a woman's body can cause ... | |
| right or wrong | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: my girlfriend of 3 years Divorced) continues to wear her engagement ring ,although on her right ... A: If she's single, she can wear the engagement ring whenever and however she wants. The ring has no ... | |
| Wife insecured | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been married seven months and going through some jealousy issue. For the past months my wife ... A: The issue here is not that you seem to be looking at other women. The issue is that you two don't ... | |
| winning back my ex | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: my fiancee of 5 years left me 3 weeks ago. She is 20 and im 24 and in September last year we bought ... A: You resorted to trying to overdose. That is a sign of a HUGE problem for which you need to get ... | |
| Realationship Problem | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I am Craig I'm 17, well I have a problem in my realationship. My girlfriend says she loves me ... A: It seems like you might be getting on her nerves. You should ask her if you are coming on ... | |
| Traditional Husband In Denial | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Help!! My husband and I lived together four years before marrying eleven years ago. At that ... A: That means he changed the entire plan without consulting you. I think the bottom line here is that ... | |
| Traditional Husband In Denial | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Help!! My husband and I lived together four years before marrying eleven years ago. At that ... A: You said that before you two married he made it clear that he wanted you to stay home with the kids. ... | |
| My wife and I | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: Jennifer Where do I start? My wife and I started to date early in our lives she was 16 and I was ... A: You two are definitely different people than when you met. Plus much has happened that needs to be ... | |
| I feel horrible | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: It was the fourth of July and I had invited my mother, father, and sisters to my house for a ... A: I can understand your parents being caught off gaurd by your statement if they truly did not intend ... | |
| help | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: i am 16 and my boyfriend is 17 and we have been going out for almost 7 months. And the past month we ... A: It's up to you to decide what you think it means. Is it that he is having difficulty dealing with ... | |
| Missing my sister. | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I am 39 yrs old and my sister is 36. We are 2 of 5 kids that were raised in a very close knit ... A: You've done everything you can do. She has to want to get out of the relationship of change it ... | |
| Ugh | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm 19 and my boyfriend is 20. We've been together over two years. Lately, he's not been saying "I ... A: He doesn't want to hear mess from his family. They react to any informatin they hear about you. He ... | |
| Boyfriend & Porn | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years. I love him so much, and i know that he loves ... A: I really don't know why men and women look at porn when they have access to sex, but they do. It's ... | |
| Equal relationships between men and women | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old intelligent, well-educated woman, who holds some strong feminist views. I believe ... A: The Feminist Movement is not based on emotions. Don't let your views of what you want and don't ... | |
| I want my girlfriend back. | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: well basically to cut a long story short, i'm a guy of 22 and recently started dating my girlfriend ... A: You two were in a phase of getting to know each other. During that phase, she may have seen some ... | |
| arguements | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have 3 children..the youngest 4 months. We have not been getting along and are ... A: The things you described are not the problem. They are expressions of the unhappiness. He does not ... | |
| Recent Argument | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: Earlier today I had a talk with my girlfriend about some things that have been troubling me for a ... A: You are correct in thinking that her problem is an individual problem. She has to work on being ... | |
| arguing with boyfriend | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I recently broke up with my boyfriend of over a year. The arguments were getting pretty bad. So bad ... A: Try these web sites about anger management. http://drphil.com/articles/article/221/ ... | |
| Fights with boyfriend | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been with my boyfriend for almost two years, and most things are great. We love each other, ... A: In the situation about being driven to the airport, you could have let him call his parents. They ... | |
| Communications W/ Love One | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I have an issue that I have been working on for the past years, but it doesn't seem to work. My ... A: The truth is that your husband lived his life long before you came along. He must have accomplished ... | |
| Leave Family Friends For Her Career | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm engaged to a young lady who is in the reserves and was active duty for 2 years away from ... A: The bigger issue here is that you two have a fundamental difference in your family values. You are ... | |
| My boyfriend and i always fight. | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost 9 months now. DUring the first 2 months i fell compleatly ... A: He can't be your boyfriend, hanging buddy, hobby buddy, entertainment, counselor, advisor and every ... | |
| Rough Spell | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year now, and here recently we have been ... A: Each of you needs to get down to the real reason that you argue. Individually, you need to think ... | |
| Mexican-American Relationships | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm an American woman in a relationship with a Mexican man. Since the second month of our five ... A: I agree with your viewpoint. But what you don't seem to understand is that his behavior can be part ... | |
| anger problems | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a problem with anger. My girlfriend and I separated because I got so angry and it scared her ... A: It would take weeks of work for you to develop new habits. I suggest seeking counseling, getting a ... | |
| serious relationship problems | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I am in a very troubling situation. I have been with my boyfriend Robert for almost two years. ... A: I am truly sorry to say this. I don't see a relationship here. Romance, friendship, love, trust, ... | |
| friendship and dating | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: Please help!!!!!!!! I like this guy. I have had feelings for him for over 6 months. I stayed away ... A: It looks like everything you said is correct. She should have been able to handle the news from ... | |
| BOYFRIEND | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to save and repair my relationship or if I should just walk away. We have ... A: Use material from a counseling office or a doctor's office to educate him about the diagnosis, ... | |
| Love | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: What should I do to get back the girl that I love? Let me give a brief history, to make things ... A: I think all you can do is try to be friends with her. That way the two of you can start fresh. ... | |
| How can I make my girlfriend trust me again? | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I met my girlfriend online and we've been together for about 3 months. When we first started going ... A: Her behavior probably means she is mad at you. There is a chance she will get over it. Especially ... | |
| relationships | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: I am at a bit of a loose end, I hope you can help. Iv been going out with my boyfriend for nearly 2 ... A: You probably are angry that you had to give up your education. He is aware that you feel that way ... | |
| My Mother | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure if you are able to help me since this is more or less about my mother but if you ... A: It seems like she has been the way all of your life. In that case there may not be much she is ... | |
| dating a single father | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I've been dating a wonderful and affectionate divorced man, for over 8 months. My problem is his ... A: That is nothing to base a conviction on. Many people rub their child's back and hair for a couple ... | |
| forgiveness | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I will try and make this brief but so much has occured. Ive been in a relationship for 7yrs.I ... A: Unfortunately, if he does not face the issue and try to resolve it, then the situation could be ... | |
| breakup | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I go to school together. His grades have not been good this semester. Recently said ... A: He probably is very distracted by things outside of studying. I had an ex break up with me for the ... | |
| Fight w. my boyfriend | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: my boyfriend and I have been together for about 4 months. He has a very close female friend who in ... A: It seems he has control over himself. You, on the other hand need to get a grip. Stop looking ... | |
| serious trust and control issues | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: This is a long question, a two year question.If you don't know anything about Zodiac and horoscopes, ... A: Get counseling. You don't simply have a problem of arguing too much. Each of you has issues of ... | |
| boyfriend issues | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend of two years has recently chosen a religion that has convined him that sex is nothing ... A: There is no middle ground. He can't have sex because it is against his religion. Drinking is the ... | |
| an on going argument | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: my boyfriend has to be to work at 6:30am. it is a 20 minutes drive to work. he sets his clock 15 ... A: Why are you asking me? You only have three choices. 1. Go to bed and wake up on his schedule. ... | |
| communication | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I may not have been clear- this argument wasn't even about "us". I'm the most even-keeled guy in the ... A: I know what you are saying. But you have to understand what she is saying. You are talking about ... | |
| communication | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: "Can you please help mediate a very serious disagreement? My girlfriend and I were having a ... A: Judgine from your words, I can tell you like to debate. Don't turn every argument into a win or ... | |
| Concerned about a 14 yr old | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: yet rather some advice on a problem that my friend Ana is having with her daughter; below I am ... A: They need FAMILY counseling. Cutters are usually expressing emotions by hurting themselves. They ... | |
| a fight | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: My partner and I are in the middle of a HUGE quarrel and we need an outside opinion. Your profile ... A: Okay, you're splitting hairs when you start seperating the sexualities. IN A ROMANTIC,COMMITTED ... | |
| communication | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: I'm having a problem with the person I've been dating for the past three months. He's a sports guy ... A: Your just dating. YOu are not going steady or engaged. Datling is a process of getting to know ... | |
| Different priorities | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I am 21 and my boyfriend is 23. We've been together for almost 4 years and have lived together for ... A: The problem is not money, work, school or a messy house. The problem is that niether of you is ... | |
| Finding a counselor/ How do we find middle ground? | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I are having problems related to where we live. We have a 8 mo girl who is amazing to ... A: I think you two should find a counselor. There are several things to check on. 1. Does your wife ... | |
| Issue with 16 year old son | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to get an expert’s take on a situation. Here is what happened. A couple of years ago, ... A: Let him suffer the natural consequences of his actions. If he could buy and XBOX he can pay his ... | |
| Ex-Girlfriend and apologies. | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I tried to apologize to my ex-girlfriend about all the mistakes I made during our relationship, many ... A: You need to actually change so you can stop messing up in the first place. It is not wrong to ... | |
| Fiance talking to ex's. | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: First of all, let me give you a bit of history on my fiance and I. We've only been together for 5 ... A: You are trying to develop rules to make someone be faithful to you. The bottom line is that she ... | |
| lieing and arguments | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: My best friend at the time didnt like my bf but despite what she thought I remained with him... her ... A: YOu two have to agree that it is safe to discuss what is happening with friends and ex's. Once you ... | |
| Ex | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I’m 15 years old. My ex is 17 I have a big problem me and my ex separated after 2 months, since then ... A: I went through this exact situation in college. What he is doing, is based on how he is dealing ... | |
| confused | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have been dating my bf for 3 years. we have lived togther for two. I have had issues with him ... A: I understand your concern. At the same time, this is an issue of his that he needs to resolve. ... | |
| hey | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I are thinking about getting back together.... I want to keep the spark alive if ... A: That feeling may just be you fearing losing the relationship before you get to fully enjoy it. The ... | |
| Ugh | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year and a half, I'm 18 soon to be 19, and he's 20. ... A: You were correct to invite him to counseling. At this point neither of you is mature enough to ... | |
| Communication | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: She believes, in her opinion, I was bothered by changing stations for her and that's what made her ... A: I can see that. I can see everything you said being true. It's just one of those situations in ... | |
| married and lost love | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: We stopped talking about 1.5 years or so - we stopped little things one at a time - like the I love ... A: Here is an old book that gets good results. I hope you can find it or something like it. "Divorce ... | |
| Should I be concerned? | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: On several occassions, I have found evidence of my boyfriend looking at porn on the computer. ... A: Looking at porn is common. You have a right to feel it is a betrayal. And he should consider your ... | |
| dependance? | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm having problems with my relationship. My girlfreind is 16 and I guess you could say she doesn't ... A: The one thing that is for sure is that you started something that you can not finish. Don't ever ... | |
| my mom is driving me crazy | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: It's hard to explain, but my Mom seems to have this kind of ability to just drain me and make me ... A: It sounds like your mother is concerned about you and a bit stressed out. You are correct that you ... | |
| arguments with my boyfriend | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for a year now. But sometimes he makes me mad and says ... A: The problem here is that he is not trying to fix problems. So your relationship is at a stand-still ... | |
| relationship | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Can i ask somthing about what relationship really means? I have an gf and our relationship last ... A: 1. Whether there is a chance or you two can still be together depends on what happened between you ... | |
| Spouse and Parents | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: I would like to seek your help in the following: I am 26yrs female, married and mother of two ... A: First of all stop seeing the other guy. YOu are using him as an excuse to quit your marriage. You ... | |
| Possessiveness | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: It's been 11 months since I started seeing this guy. In the meantime, we've had a couple short ... A: It sounds like you are getting yourself into a dangerous situation just because you want to be with ... | |
| Lying | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for a year and 4 months now and we have never really had a problem. ... A: Be honest with youself and him about why you lied. He will appreciate that you gave him this ... | |
| argeuments and break up | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: "i met this woman a month ago and then became friends and before you know it i became her very ... A: The truth is that she needed someone who could handle the fact that she was new to having a ... | |
| How to resolve problems sucessfully.. | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Do you have a list of steps you would suggest to couples who want to resolve problems sucessfully ... A: Try a book entitled Divorce Busting by Michele Weiner-Davis. It's chapters outline the steps of ... | |
| losing the passion but we r getting married | 9/22/2006 |
| Q: .i'll be getting married in another 3 months. When i started going out with my bf we were very happy ... A: The issue about the best friend is unresolved. When people get married, things have to change. ... | |
| Argument | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: But how do I talk to him about it...he told me that somedays I worry him and he won't tell me why ... A: Unfortunately, he MUST accept the fact that you have a life and you enjoy it with and without him. ... | |
| Argument | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Last night my boyfriend (who is 21, 4 years older than I) and I got in an argument over IM (which ... A: He had his heart set on trying to get to see you. Then he was let down when he learned you might ... | |
| How to get my bf back!!!!!!!! | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: me nd this kid hav benn going out 4 a year but then as we eneterd a new school i dumped him for a ... A: This question is not about an argument between people in a relationship. There seems to be no ... | |
| amor | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: Followup To Question - an expert in dating wrote this to a gay whu think he did not behave ... A: I am completely unfamiliar with this that you are sending me. I had no part in it. As you can see ... | |
| help sos | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: my 4 year marriage is scarry. he insisted i sign a prenup, where i basically signed off on all my ... A: Well one issue is that such a marriage has been his only example. He may have never learned to ... | |
| My girlfriend wants to leave | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: I have been in a relationship with this girl for about 4 yrs. We moved in together last year and ... A: If your jealousy is the only problem then your changes are on the right track. It's just that right ... | |
| Wedding | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: but one question is remaining. After all the name calling and insults to the grooms family, should ... A: I think the inlaws should attend the wedding. The bride was stressed, out of control and unaware of ... | |
| Wedding | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: but one question is remaining. After all the name calling and insults to the grooms family, should ... A: I think they should overlook the insults. She was stressed, out of control and unaware of the ... | |
| Anger management/conflict resolution | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: It's not that we argue too much...it's the intensity when it happens. For example...this last ... A: In situations like that, you should watch what you say. That statement said when you said it, IS an ... | |
| she doesnt care !! | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: Iam 21 years old Iam ingaged one year ago. we love each other a lot. but what makes me crazy is her ... A: Of course you know that the two of you need to come to a compromise about the cost of the wedding. ... | |
| Anger management/conflict resolution | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: Please give me some pointers on how to deal with my husband, who I love dearly, and his inability to ... A: I would need more details about the arguments, your response and his response in order to give a ... | |
| confused | 8/21/2006 |
| Q: well my question is or more likely a consern. i have recently moved in with my boyfreind who ive ... A: The first thing you need to do is consider whether you are not seeing things accurately. You two ... | |
| Weight Issues | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend is 20 years old and has just finished college and has a full time job. He's an ... A: When you think of talking to him about weight gain, take all the words that indicate a negative ... | |
| Past relationship | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a great girlfriend now. But i also had a great girlfriend before. We lived together for 12 ... A: Personally, I would only make such changes for a wife and a new life with her. I think you two ... | |
| boyfriend cheating | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: boyfriend has cheated in past, says he's changed? I'm not 100% sure, and he says I don't love him ... A: It's difficult to get over something like this. But it is something the two of you have to work on ... | |
| Dog causes marital rift | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I went to the shelter to get a nice dog. We did not find anything we both agreed on ... A: I am sorry that you have such an aggressive and playful dog. I feel sorry for the dog. I suggest ... | |
| Relationship - Love, Romance, Cheating | 7/29/2006 |
| Q: 1. What is cheating? My girlfriend slept in the same bed with my friend while knowing i would be ... A: 1. It's not cheating. I could not know why she would do that. 2. You have to get to know people ... | |
| Relationship question | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 23 year old female with a 6 year old daughter and a 4 year old son. I have been with my ... A: A general fear of commitment is not normal. Feeling that a person is not the one you want to commit ... | |
| About a Boy...Please help | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: So heres the deal. I met my cousin’s best friend’s brother, ‘Jason’, over AIM. We swapped myspaces ... A: In my experience, the ones who truly love you come back. They either ask to be friends or they ask ... | |
| My Lady will not talk to me. | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I don't understand how I can improve my behavior when I do not instigate issues. I am fairly easy ... A: Apparently she wants things to change in the relationship. I have given you what professionals ... | |
| My Lady will not talk to me. | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I think she belongs to a womans support group. I would be more than happy to do some counseling. I ... A: Okay so you don't know that she belongs to any group. Don't blame your issues on people outside the ... | |
| communication | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: i was wonderin if you have any sugestions on how i can help my boyfriend open up to me, and talk to ... A: Mikayla X, There is a saying that if what you are doing is not working, try something different. ... | |
| My Lady will not talk to me. | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: My Lady and her kids went on vacation to Florida, for the most part we had a good. The kids were a ... A: Well, long trips are hard on anyone. She may just need time to calm down from the trip. If she ... | |
| Computer Addiction | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: It has been going on our entire relationshipMy Husband is addicted to computer games. This a huge ... A: Maybe you can ask someone who knew him before you got married if he has always played video games ... | |
| Can u help plz | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: . Cam and I have been together for a year and 4 months and he says that its pretty good bet we will ... A: At least he realizes his issues. It seems like he is working them out in his own time. It is ... | |
| relationship trouble | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I was dating a guy for about seven months before we broke up. For the past five months, we've been ... A: I read your entire letter. From what you described, he was never as into you as you were into him. ... | |
| letting of the past | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: My old (& first serious)boyfriend of 3years &I were together for a year before he went away to ... A: Well there is no question here. I understand that you are hurting but I still must be honest. You ... | |
| bf trouble | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: okay, so i have been dating my boyfriend for a year and almost nine months now. things have been ... A: Your complication goes even further. If Jacob is a decent guy then he won't date you until you have ... | |
| boyfriend issues | 7/4/2006 |
| Q: Hey. I've been with my boyfriend for about 4 months now and before we were going out, we used to be ... A: A relationship is based on trust, friendship and good treatment. You make it sound like he gives ... | |
| girlfriend not keeping word; lying to prevent upsetting me | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: Six months ago I started a relationship with the girl with whom I believe I will spend the rest of ... A: Two people can never agree on everything. Apparently she is trying to protect you. YOu have only ... | |
| constructive arguing | 6/16/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been living together for almost 3 years. We each have 1 son and we recently ... A: Feelings of disrespect and disregaurd lead to couples avoiding one another and not wanting sex from ... | |
| relationship | 6/14/2006 |
| Q: i'm a 30 year old male, my soon to be wife is 9 months pregnant and full of doughts of me and wether ... A: I suggest that if there is anything you have difficulty saying in person, write it in a letter to ... | |
| Relationships and Moving on | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: The relationship was great totally up until I felt the need to follow up with issues, that I didnt ... A: Obviously there is nothing you can do inside her household. She has to deal with her affairs the ... | |
| Relationships and Moving on | 6/12/2006 |
| Q: Where to start, my now ex girlfriend has 3 children 11, 15, and 17. There have been incidents in ... A: Actually, I don't understand much of what you wrote. Also, your question is not clear. Are you ... | |
| PLEASE HELP!I'M CONFUSED! | 6/6/2006 |
| Q: This guy is making me feel like I'm losing my sanity. Been together,off and on 3 years, he's cheated ... A: Any chance you give him should be given from a distance for about a year or more. You and the ... | |
| Lack of trust | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: I am 17 and my boyfriend is 20. We have known each other since I was 14, it has been quite a ... A: Yes vaginas feel different as a girl your age matures, gains weight, hormones change and such. Once ... | |
| I dont know what to do nest | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: Last yr a mate of ours came 4a visit&she annoyed me 4some of her actions&her ways and way of ... A: Krista, Maybe he simply feels like this is a difficult situation so he did not know how to respond ... | |
| Moving out. | 5/10/2006 |
| Q: So, Before I got your response (thank you for the quick response btw) I wrote my girlfriend a ... A: I expect she did not see your response coming. I think she needs some time to think about what it ... | |
| realation ship troubles | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend keep having a lot of little fight and arguee about these stupid thing, and i ... A: I think you are correct. Those little fights can become something big. On the other hand, they ... | |
| Ultimatums and Counseling | 5/9/2006 |
| Q: I am a 31yr old lesbian and I have been out for about 8years. I have had at least 3 significant ... A: I believe this can be handled one issue at a time. The matter of the two of you coming to common ... | |
| Moving out. | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend is 23 and I am 24. We have been together for almost two years. We got together while ... A: It sounds like she has made it clear that she no longer wants the relationship the way that it was. ... | |
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