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10/18/2012
Wedding Day Cold Feet? Dr. Laura received many responses to her question: Do you think getting cold feet before your wedding is just a natural part of the process, or is it a bad omen for the marriage? Here are just a few... More >>

Tags: AttitudeDatingDivorceHappinessHealthRelationshipsSpouseWedding
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10/17/2012
'Que Sera Sera' is Worth Repeating I called about my fears and you told me to sing 'Que Sera Sera,' so I wanted to email once more about what my husband said. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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10/15/2012
Grandpas Make an Imprint Grandpa only gets 30 minutes for lunch, so after my grandson has lunch with Mommy (my daughter), he and I take a ride to where Grandpa works and he shares a little of Grandpa's lunch. More >>

Tags: GrandchildrenGrandparentsRead On-AirRelationshipsRelativesSpouse
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10/12/2012
Que Sera Sera! ...I've finally acknowledged that when I was growing up, my family's dialogue was about fears, and I learned to think 1) if I was perfect, my parents would be happy and 2) I couldn't be happy unless I was perfect. More >>

Tags: AnxietyFearsFollow up to CallHealthMental HealthParentingPerfectionismRead On-AirResponse to a CallSpouseStress
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10/12/2012
7 Ways to Make a Marriage Work 1. Like and get along with your in-laws. After all they raised your spouse... More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesIn-LawsInlawsSexSpouse
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10/11/2012
My Husband Told Me the Facts Last winter, I weighed A LOT! My husband suggested I joined a weight loss program. I did, but boy was I angry he thought I was FAT. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseFitnessHealthHusbandOverweightRead On-AirResponse to a CommentSpouse
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10/04/2012
Keeping Secrets from Your Spouse Just because something is true doesn't mean it needs to be said. Everything that crosses your mind shouldn't necessarily come out of your mouth. Honesty is sometimes a cross between stupidity and cruelty, and when it comes to keeping secrets from your spouse, honesty is not always the best policy. More >>

Tags: AdulteryAffairsDatingEating disordersFinancesHonestyIntimacyMarriageMental HealthPre-marital counselingSexSpouse
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09/27/2012
Word Gets Around Have you ever wondered what your loved one says about you when you're not around? I had. Recently, I've had two experiences which not only answered that question, but left me with a resounding and overwhelming feeling of... More >>

Tags: BehaviorRespectSpouseThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValues
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09/20/2012
It's Okay to Not Always Like Your Spouse My parents have been married for 43 years. Before my husband and I got married, my dad explained there are days when you will not be happy with your spouse. More >>

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09/19/2012
Nude Photos of Spouse The other day you had a caller who was disturbed her husband had nude photos of her.... After you verified there was no risk the husband was sharing images with others, which would be horrifying, you went deeper. More >>

Tags: BehaviorComplimentMan's point of viewMen's Point of ViewSpouseValues
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