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11/26/2012
My Real Man I have been married to my husband for 22 years. This morning, we went to walk our dog which we do most days...When we arrived to where we walk (so my dog can run off-leash with nobody or no other dogs around), my husband got a shovel out of the truck and started walking. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Raising Boys to Men, Real men, Respect, Swim through shark infested waters, Values
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11/26/2012
A Calming Effect ...When I was around 20, I used to work on a large hog farm operation in DeMotte, Indiana. It was a 2,000 sow farm and every week we were farrowing. My job was to unload a room of 36-48 sows, clean the room and pressure wash it to a spotless condition. More >>

Tags: Humor, Regarding Dr. Laura
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11/20/2012
Adult Child Living at Home The worst part about having an adult child living at home is that he brings his childhood patterns with him or instantly falls back into them. You are never just a gracious couple sharing your home while he gets financially solvent... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Budget, Economy, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Finances, Personal Responsibility
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11/20/2012
They Get Stronger Living on Their Own The worst thing in my case was loss of time and privacy, which I'd willingly given up throughout their childhood. I desperately want my husband and me to be able to live just as a couple again! More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Budget, Economy, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Finances, Personal Responsibility
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11/19/2012
Staying Joyful Dr. Laura asked, "What's your secret for remaining joyful even in the midst of tough times?" Here are a few of your responses... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Budget, Economy, Finances, Health, Joy, New Attitude
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11/19/2012
Birthday Flowers to Mother-in-Law I thought I'd share something with you that you could suggest to listeners to help them strengthen their relationships with their mother-in-laws. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, In-Laws, Mother-in-law, Relationships, Relatives
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11/16/2012
How to Feel Joy When... Lately I have felt like a lump of coal pushed in from all sides, so much so, I've said, "I'm 'pooping' diamonds." More >>

Tags: Attitude, Budget, Christmas, Economy, Finances, Holidays, Joy, New Attitude
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11/16/2012
'Ma'am, This is About You' I called you last Friday to talk about my mother who is mistreating me. My mother has had two falls; one resulted in needing surgery for a leg/hip. Both times she hit her head badly... More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Follow up to Call, Life lessons, Read On-Air, Relationships, Response to a Call
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11/15/2012
Lagging Libido I am fortunate to be a stay at home wife and mom. Because I stay home, I am more lovable and more able to receive love. More >>

Tags: Marriage, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Sex, Stay-at-Home Mom, Women's Point of View
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11/15/2012
How I Get My Spouse in the Mood I like to make my wife a cup of hot herbal tea, give her a neck and foot rub, then we talk about the day...or whatever is bothering her. More >>

Tags: Marriage, Men's Point of View, Sex
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