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06/27/2012
Choosing the Right Man... Last week, a young woman called in saying she chose a man who lived with his mommy. Then after she moved in with him, she realized she had made a terrible mistake. More >>

Tags: Dating, Marriage, Morals, Ethics, Values, Read On-Air, Response to a Call
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06/27/2012
No Good Works for Predators I just saw your Daily Dose newsletter for the topic, "Lessons Parents Should Learn from the Sandusky Trial" with an emphasis on protecting children. BRAVO!!! More >>

Tags: Abuse, Child Abuse, Morals, Ethics, Values, Protecting children, Social Issues, Values
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06/27/2012
No Nonsense Approach Hooked Me I am a 29 year old mother and wife. I discovered your show on SiriusXM radio last fall as I was driving from Alaska, through Canada, into the lower 48. For last minute reasons out of my control I had to make this trip alone with my 2 year old son and my black lab. More >>

Tags: Morals, Ethics, Values, Regarding Dr. Laura, Social Issues, Values
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06/27/2012
Comparing Yourself to Others A talk show host I know used to respond to callers who asked him how he was doing by saying, "Better than some, not as good as others." I thought that was wonderful. That's the truth around the world: we assess where we're at by comparing ourselves to others... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Envy, Health, Personal Responsibility, Unhappiness, Values
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06/26/2012
Take Time to Smell The... I realized at about the age of 40 that time seemed to be slipping away, and my memory of my years with my sweet family seemed fuzzy, like I wasn't really there! More >>

Tags: Children, Husband, Marriage, Memories, Parenting, Read On-Air
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06/26/2012
The Smell of People Many memories are built around favorite smells. Some people recall smells in nature, smells of food, or even the smell of ditto-paper ink (remember that?). But many people's favorite smells are about other people... More >>

Tags: Husbands, Marriage, Memories, Relationships
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06/26/2012
Shacking-up With Boyfriends My marriage of 11 years ended violently in November 2011. He left me with a traumatic brain injury and strangle marks on my neck. I'm now a single mom of 3 sons. I had always been a housewife/full time mom, so I was stressed about getting a job. More >>

Tags: Abuse, Bad relationships, Dating, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Mothering, Parenting, Relationships, Response to a Call, Shacking Up, Shacking-Up, Values
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06/25/2012
Thank You, Dear Sweet Husband... Yesterday, I went to my husband's company picnic. I want to mention it was at least 95 degrees and I'm twenty weeks' pregnant. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Gratitude, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Pregnant, Read On-Air, Respect, Values
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06/25/2012
How I Got the SENSE to Leave! ...I was extremely naïve, having come from a home where Dad was the protector, defender and made numerous sacrifices for his family. I ASSUMED all men were that way. STUPID. More >>

Tags: Abuse, Adultery, Affairs, Bad relationships, Dating, Marriage
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06/25/2012
Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now He was my big love, the man I thought I wanted to marry, until I caught him in bed with another woman and uncovered years of lies... More >>

Tags: Adultery, Affairs, Bad relationships, Dating, Marriage
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