Dr. Laura,
I've been listening to you for several years, and here are some things I've learned from you in that time.
- When I was 19 (I'm 54 now), I married my first husband. He ran off with another woman and we divorced.
Lesson learned from you: don't marry so young, because you really don't have a clue!
- I remarried on the rebound and thought I could change a drug abuser and rehabilitate him. One year later, we divorced.
Lesson learned from you: You can't change anyone.
- I remarried again, and failed to talk with him about his views on children. He wanted them and I wasn't so sure. I let him out of the marriage so he could find someone who would want to have a family with him.
Lesson learned from you: Do pre-marital counseling to talk about expectations!
I married again ten years ago, and since listening to you, I've made SURE to follow your rules. We have a wonderful life because I chose wisely this time and I definitely treat kindly. I used to roll my eyes at what you said on the air, but after putting your suggestions into action and finding out THEY REALLY DID WORK, I'm amazed. I wish I would have found you earlier - I might have saved myself a lot of mistakes.
The next 30 years or so are going to be wonderful, and I finally got it right with your help.
Thank you!
Diane
