I am a 48 year old mother of two wonderful teenagers, 17 and 19. I work full time now after 18 years of being a stay-at-home mom. If I could do anything for just one day, I would go back in time to a summer day... More >>

Andy Griffith, whose passing this week reminds us of what he meant to so many of us, was the symbol of a level-headed, respectable dad. Leading male characters today, especially dads, are more often than not cast as buffoons. Where have the respectable males on TV gone, and what message does this send to our boys? More >>

...There was nothing really homey about our house (including the constant tension created by my parents' fighting and yelling) and consequently, we didn't want to be there. Our house was never really a great place to hang out with friends, either. More >>

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 >>

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 >>

Have you ever been dumped? Was it done cruelly? Crazily? Compassionately?

Being dumped is one of the more devastating things to happen in life. Although there is no way to totally alleviate the pain, if you are going to end a relationship with someone you have to remember you once cared about him or her. More >>

If you asked 100 men what they look for in a woman, you may get 100 different answers. Yet if you ask a man who's currently in a relationship what is important in a mate, an important trend emerges... More >>

I am a 44-year-old divorced mom with a lovely 11-year-old daughter. I have been listening to you for about a year. After hearing you talk about single parents dating, and how that is not good for the children, I have decided not to date until my daughter is 18. More >>

My best friend of 25 years -- since college -- is a guy. He probably remembers the names of more skeletons in my closet than I do. More >>

Carrie and Carl thought their sex life would improve once they married and were more relaxed with one another. But three months after the wedding vows, both felt disappointed... More >>