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12/14/2017
Benefits of Marriage I am 27 and live in Los Angeles. Many of the people who I encounter that are my age say they don't believe in marriage, or they are indifferent about marriage. More >>

Tags: DatingMarriageRaising Boys to MenReal manRelationshipsShacking UpShacking-UpValues
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12/06/2017
How to Tactfully Break Up with Someone Breaking up with someone is usually an ugly mess and something you shouldn't do unless you're absolutely certain. Playing games with someone's heart and soul isn't only mean - it's damaging. However, if you're sure, here's how to do it right... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceDatingPersonal ResponsibilityRelationshipsTipsValues
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11/27/2017
Why Guys Don't Call Your commentary today hit a nerve. I am a 54 year old divorced man who waited until my kids were grown before dating again. I've been that guy who doesn't call back a few times now for a lot of the reasons you touched on. More >>

Tags: DatingMorals, Ethics, ValuesRelationshipsResponse to a Comment
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11/22/2017
Timing IS Everything! First off let me say I have always seemed to listen to you at the wrong times in my life. I listened 20 years ago and then for some reason I stopped. If I had been listening 17 years ago I would possibly not have married the woman I married, I chose wrong. More >>

Tags: DatingDivorceFatherhoodMarriageMotherhood-FatherhoodProtecting children
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11/09/2017
4 Ways You Don't Realize Your Parents' Divorce Is Impacting You Even though it may be a decade or more in the past, many people don't realize how their lives are still being negatively impacted by their parents' divorce. But by becoming aware of what's standing in your way, you can begin to move forward and start enjoying a good life. Here are 4 ways your parents' divorce is still affecting you.. More >>

Tags: Bad Childhood-Good LifeDatingRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsTips
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11/08/2017
Sticking To Your Values I just finished your book '10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives' and I think I've done all of them! But, I am reclaiming my life... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceDatingRegarding Dr. LauraShacking UpStressTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesValues
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11/07/2017
What Chivalry Looks Like Chivalry is an important quality of a man's behavior because it lets you know about his character patience, caring, and point of view. Here's what true chivalry looks like... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-ConscienceChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsTen Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their LivesTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesTips
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11/06/2017
Highlighting Throughout My boyfriend recently gave me your book "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" and I was pissed. I immediately flipped through it and ripped it apart, stating it didn't apply to me or us. More >>

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11/06/2017
Should You Give Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend a Second Chance? When you break up with someone, it's normal to second-guess. Did you make a huge mistake, or are you simply scared to give up the good stuff, be on your own, and start over with someone new? More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their RelationshipsTen Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their LivesTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesTips
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11/04/2017
5 Behaviors You Should Never Tolerate in a Relationship Many people stay in relationships that they know are bad for them because they are desperate, lonely, or scared. However, red flags only get worse, not better, over time. Here are 5 behaviors that you should never tolerate in a relationship... More >>

Tags: AbuseChoose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMental HealthRelationshipsTen Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their LivesTen Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their LivesTips
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