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05/10/2012
The 'PERKS' of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom I was in a rut. I was depressed and angry and distrustful of my husband. We decided to give me one month to relax from my mommy duties. The plan backfired big-time. More >>

Tags: AttitudeBehaviorGratitudeMarriageNew attitudeParentingRead On-AirRelationshipSAHM stay-at-home momValues
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05/09/2012
Driving To and From Work with Your Husband My husband of 16 years and I work together. I have to admit we have not always been each other's "girlfriend and boyfriend". More >>

Tags: MarriageParentingRead On-AirRegarding Dr. LauraRelationshipRelationships
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05/08/2012
Being Chivalrous Your letters about men opening doors for their wives reminded me of my arrangement with my wife. I started opening the doors for her about 10 years ago after listening to your show. Over the years, I have decided I do it for myself as much as I do it for her. More >>

Tags: MarriageRead On-AirRelationshipRelationships
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04/16/2012
Seven Secrets to Make True Romance Last The so-called experts say romantic passion cannot last - that it's just based on hormones in the brain which deplete as the "honeymoon" period, the excitement of a new love, fades away....We disagree. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingMarriageMorals, Ethics, ValuesrelationshipSelfishromance.comValues
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04/03/2012
5 Marriage Myths With the divorce rate around 50% it's no surprise many couples want to do everything they can to strengthen their marriage. The problem is many couples believe certain myths about their marriage and spend time trying to correct those very myths. More >>

Tags: DivorcerelationshipRelationshipsStrengthening marriage
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02/14/2012
What Does Character Have to Do with Romance? Cynthia was immediately attracted to Harry's good looks, easy smile and charm. She thought, "This is the guy for me." A few dates, and she was smitten. A few more dates and everything fell apart. Harry lied to her, had an affair with her best friend, and borrowed money from her, which he did not pay back. What went wrong? More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, ConscienceCharacter-Courage-ConscienceDatingMorals, Ethics, ValuesrelationshipSelfishromance.comValues
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01/30/2012
A Better Way To Date Most of my clients are single and want to get married. For years I've listened as men and women have expressed their frustrations with not being able to find "The One." When I ask them what they believe is the cause of their problem, most give the standard answer, "I guess I'm just too picky." More >>

Tags: AttitudeDatingHealthrelationshipRelationshipsUnhappiness
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12/05/2011
Take the Loneliness Out of the Holidays Everyone feels lonely at times, but this can worsen on special holidays such as Christmas when people enjoy celebrating with others. More >>

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08/22/2011
IconWhen you first fall in love, the whole world seems to fade into the background. Your lover is center stage. When you're apart, you intensely long for this person. You imagine being in one another's arms. You plan wonderful events to surprise or please your partner. You feel complete. More >>

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08/14/2010
IconIf Robert Frost is right and good fences make good neighbors, are they good for families as well? The boundaries in the mother/daughter relationship are complicated because our daughters expect to be taken care of and also need to individuate. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentAttitudeFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentFamily/Relationships - ChildrenFamily/Relationships - FamilyFamily/Relationships - TeensfeelingsMotherhoodMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingrelationshipRelationshipsRelativesTeens
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