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07/18/2017
Blended Families I married him with no kids of my own. He has children from a previous marriage. The kids are well-behaved, respectful and he has a cordial working relationship with his ex-wife. All those things should be enough but they are not... More >>

Tags: Divorce, Marriage, Stress, Tips
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07/18/2017
5 Tips to Deal with Your Need to Be Perfect Many people think that perfectionism is a wonderful thing. It isn't. Perfectionism has nothing to do with being committed, working hard, or trying your best. It's about insecurity and fear of disapproval, and has no end except to justify itself. Here are 5 tips to deal with your need to be perfect... More >>

Tags: Abuse, Attitude, Mental Health, Stress, Tips
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07/17/2017
It All Makes Sense Now When I first heard you 20 years ago, I thought you were rude and harsh to your callers. I totally disagreed with your advice and did not listen again until you came to SiriusXM... More >>

Tags: Addiction, Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Regarding Dr. Laura, Values
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07/17/2017
Childhood Obesity My nephew who is 12 years old has been heavy most of his life. He loves the computer and all those hand-held games and surprisingly enough is a couch potato. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Eat Less-Move More, Exercise, Health, Response to a Comment, self-esteem
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07/17/2017
Adjusting to Motherhood! After hearing your comments regarding the adjustment time it takes to motherhood, I have to say thank you! More >>

Tags: Behavior, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Patience, Response to a Call
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07/17/2017
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: Abuse, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dating, Mental Health, Relationships, Ten Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their Lives, Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives, Tips
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07/13/2017
5 Surprising Ways Caregiving Can Make You Healthier ...Researchers have identified something they call the caregiver's gain - the very real health benefits that come from caring for someone else... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Health, Personal Responsibility, Stress, Tips, Values
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07/13/2017
Unrealistic Expectations - The Downfall of Any Relationship ...We expect our mate to be faithful to us. We expect our spouse to love us. We expect our friends to back us up. We expect things from the government, from our boss, from our coworkers, and from life itself. We are full of expectations... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Marriage, Relationships, Stress
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07/13/2017
The Importance Of Being Responsible For My Family ...One night, I was listening to our local talk station and I was astounded to hear a woman's voice calling a young lady an 'unpaid whore' and a bad mother for living with a man she wasn't married to and having his babies... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dating, Marriage, Men's Point of View, Regarding Dr. Laura, Shacking Up, Values
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07/13/2017
Through The Years ...Many friends have commented that they wish they had a marriage like ours. Long ago, many didn't think our marriage would make it... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Regarding Dr. Laura, Relationships, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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